Comparison

Elmer’s Photo Patchwork vs InsectSpider Quest 360x

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Elmer’s Photo Patchwork

Decorate elephants for a parade by taking photos of the world around you. Use your camera to capture colors, shapes, and textures to create unique patchwork patterns for each of the ten elephants. This app encourages creativity and helps children develop an eye for composition and design.

Highlights
  • Decorate elephants with custom photo patterns
  • Use camera to capture real-world textures and colors
  • Create unique designs for ten different elephants
  • Develop an eye for composition, color, and pattern
  • Save and share creations
  • Ideal for children aged 3-8
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It’s nearly time for Elmer’s Parade, and his elephant friends need your help to get ready. Get creative, take inspiration from the world around you and use your camera to decorate the elephants with your own bright, beautiful patchwork pattern. Have fun making each of Elmer’s friends unique and ready to take part in the parade. “This is a brilliant app for getting your children out and about in the real world...Ideal for exploration to find interesting colours and shapes in the outside world.” – The Guardian “Elmer deserves a place in everyone’s childhood.” – Angels & Urchins “A deserved favourite.” – Sunday Times FILL PATCHES WITH YOUR CAMERA Use your camera to take photos of interesting shapes, colors and textures and add them to your elephant’s patchwork pattern. Make every one of Elmer’s friends colorful and unique. Each of the ten elephants has four patchwork patterns to choose from – combined with the photos you take, your parade will be truly one-of-a-kind! TELL A STORY WITH PATCHWORK The only limit to each photo-patchwork is your imagination. Try telling the story of your day in a series of photos. Capture your trip to the park or your visit to the museum in an unforgettable way. This way, like Elmer, each one of your elephants will be different and special. CREATE YOUR OWN PARADE Once you’ve decorated Elmer’s friend, save your creation to your camera roll. Then you can share them with your friends and family, or print and keep your patchwork creation with you. You could even fill your room with parading elephants! PARENTS AND EDUCATORS This app is ideal for children aged 3–8. While your child is having fun with this app, they will naturally be developing a photographer’s eye for composition, color, pattern and texture. We made this app so that children could fall in love with patchwork and photography as we have, and see the world as a work of art and an endless source of inspiration.

About

InsectSpider Quest 360x

Explore a vibrant world of insects and spiders with interactive features. Discover over 100 species through stunning photos, detailed zoom, and engaging quizzes. Enjoy immersive virtual tours and learn fascinating facts about their role in nature.

Highlights
  • Over 100 species of insects and spiders
  • High-definition photos and sounds
  • Ultra-detailed zoom
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Engaging jigsaw puzzles
  • 360-degree virtual tours
  • Educational facts
Features
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InsectSpider Quest 360x: The ultimate insect experience for your children! Welcome to InsectSpider Quest 360x, the perfect app for young insect and spider enthusiasts. Explore a fascinating world with interactive features that combine fun and education. Discover Over 100 Amazing Species: Including the honeybee, orchid mantis, Morpho butterfly, and many more fascinating insects and spiders to explore. Enjoy high-definition images of rare and unique insects and spiders, including the Morpho Butterfly, Goliath Scorpion, Orchid Mantis, and many more. Features: • Stunning Photos and Sounds: Browse a captivating gallery with beautiful images and listen to the sounds of various insects and spiders. • Ultra-Detailed Zoom: Get up close and explore every tiny detail. • Interactive Quizzes: Test your knowledge with fun and educational trivia. • Engaging Puzzles: Solve insect and spider-themed jigsaw puzzles with different difficulty levels. • 360-Degree Virtual Tours: Explore natural habitats and themed parks with immersive experiences. • Educational Content: Learn interesting facts about different species, their behaviors, and their role in nature. Expand Your Adventure Unlock exclusive species and remove ads with in-app purchases for an even better experience. Download InsectSpider Quest 360x now and start your journey into the amazing world of insects and spiders.

Screenshots

Elmer’s Photo Patchwork4 screens
InsectSpider Quest 360x4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: InsectSpider Quest 360x at 5.0 against Elmer’s Photo Patchwork's 3.5. InsectSpider Quest 360x also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months). Elmer’s Photo Patchwork's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Elmer’s Photo Patchwork costs $1.99 and InsectSpider Quest 360x $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

InsectSpider Quest 360x holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elmer’s Photo Patchwork ships an update every 19 months, InsectSpider Quest 360x every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Elmer’s Photo Patchwork versus InsectSpider Quest 360x: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElmer’s Photo PatchworkInsectSpider Quest 360x
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNatureGuides Ltd.3B Soft srls

Customer experience

Elmer’s Photo Patchwork

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral28.6%
Negative57.1%

InsectSpider Quest 360x

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Elmer’s Photo Patchwork

No in-app purchases

None

InsectSpider Quest 360x

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elmer’s Photo Patchwork free?
Elmer’s Photo Patchwork costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is InsectSpider Quest 360x free?
InsectSpider Quest 360x costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Elmer’s Photo Patchwork or InsectSpider Quest 360x?
InsectSpider Quest 360x is rated higher. Elmer’s Photo Patchwork averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while InsectSpider Quest 360x averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Elmer’s Photo Patchwork or InsectSpider Quest 360x have ads?
Neither Elmer’s Photo Patchwork nor InsectSpider Quest 360x shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elmer’s Photo Patchwork or InsectSpider Quest 360x?
Elmer’s Photo Patchwork ships an update every 19 months, and InsectSpider Quest 360x every 2 months. Most recently, Elmer’s Photo Patchwork was updated on November 1, 2026 and InsectSpider Quest 360x on November 3, 2026.

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