Plus vs PatternLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plus
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In the game, children learn the first simple addition problems. The objective is to find matching cards, and the game is easy to understand and play for everyone. For example, the card with “2+1” needs to be matched with the card showing “3.” When a card is flipped, the equation or result is read aloud. Memory games are an excellent learning tool because they combine play and learning in an engaging way. The game strengthens children’s concentration and memory while also training their ability to recognize patterns and make connections. This happens in a fun and natural way, where repetition doesn’t feel boring. The interactive approach makes it easier to maintain children’s attention and helps make learning a positive and motivating experience. The game is part of a series of educational games for children aged 3–10. These games make learning the alphabet, numbers, words, and much more fun.
PatternLab
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Discover the beauty of patterns. PatternLab is a creative sandbox for exploring cellular automata — simple rules that give rise to endless complexity. Inspired by Conway’s Game of Life, PatternLab lets you draw, experiment, and watch living patterns unfold in real time. Whether you’re curious about math, love puzzles, or just want to relax and watch mesmerizing shapes evolve, PatternLab makes science playful and accessible. Features: • Multiple rule sets: Conway, Seeds, Maze, Day & Night • Pre-built patterns: Glider, Blinker, Pulsar, and more • Custom drawing tools to create your own designs • Adjustable grid size and simulation speed • Color themes including high contrast & accessibility modes • Undo/redo support for fast experimentation Why you’ll love it: • Relax and watch infinite patterns evolve • Spark creativity with mathematical art • Learn about complex systems in a hands-on way PatternLab is perfect for students, creators, and anyone who enjoys interactive experiments. Dive in, play with rules, and see how small changes create surprising results.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Plus at 15.6 against PatternLab's 18.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Plus | PatternLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anders Peter Amsnaes | CARLOS ANTONIO MURRIETA STEINMAN |
In-app purchases
Plus
No in-app purchases
PatternLab
No in-app purchases









