Patterns & Shapes vs Alfie Puzzles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Patterns & Shapes
This preschool matching game helps children learn pattern sequences and problem-solving skills. With colorful characters guiding them, kids can progress at their own pace or race against the clock to earn rewards.
- Learn pattern sequences
- Develop problem-solving skills
- Progress at own pace
- Optional timer for challenges
- Collect rewards
- Multiple choice answers
- 7 difficulty levels
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Winner of the People's Choice Award for Best Application at the Creativepool Awards 2016. Patterns with Ibbleobble is an exciting preschool shape matching game that helps children learn pattern sequences. This app will help them to decipher sequence problem-solving, understand repetition and familiarity, allowing them to recognise order and make predictions. By joining their new friends in Ibbleobble, each child can choose a cute character companion who will guide them along their journey of learning. Each character represents a different level of difficulty: Mr. Mousey shows beginners the way, whilst Florence the Fox is there to guide more advanced learners. At Ibbleobble, we understand that everyone’s different, so our app allows young learners to progress at their own pace, or take a challenge against the clock! The friendly, easy-to-use interface presents a range of simplistic sequence of images on-screen, allowing children to choose answers from a multiple-choice list. To recognise their hard work and achievement, children will collect their character’s favourite objects as a reward. Whether it’s cheese for Mr. Mousey, or chocolate coins for Lola the Chicken, the more they achieve, the happier their companion will be! • Match the Patterns • Simple gameplay • Multiple choice • Repetition to aid learning • 7 levels • Optional timer • Fantastic sounds and voice-over • Colourful characters • Vibrant graphics • No in-app purchases • No third-party advertising • 100% ALWAYS ad-free • Includes Kelly animated iMessage stickers • Universal purchase (Available for iPhone, iPad, iPod and Apple TV) We also offer some great low cost app bundles too, so be sure to check out Ibbleobble Clever clogs, Brainbox, Brainiac & Wiz Kids to cherry pick the right educational bundle for your child. www.ibbleobble.com www.facebook.com/iblobl www.instagram.com/iblobl www.twitter.com/_iblobl Are you enjoying Patterns with Ibbleobble? Help us make more fun games like this by rating and reviewing it! If you experience any problems with the application or would just like to get in touch we'd like to hear from you. Please email us with full details at: apps@kidd.co Remember to search Ibbleobble in the AppStore for more fun and games!
Alfie Puzzles
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Alfie Puzzles - a calm, illustrated jigsaw app for curious children aged 4 to 10. 150+ original puzzles. No ads. No tracking. No fuss. Tap a puzzle, drag the pieces, watch them snap into place. The piece edges fit together with a satisfying click, the soft music gently encourages, and Alfie the Owl is there to celebrate every finish with a shower of confetti. THREE PACKS THAT GROW WITH YOUR CHILD • Simple (peach) - 4 to 9 large pieces. Big bold artwork. For ages 4 to 6. • Exploring (mint) - 9 to 16 pieces. Friendly little scenes. For ages 6 to 8. • Adventures (lavender) - 16 to 36 pieces. Rich layered worlds. For ages 8 to 10. 150+ puzzles in total, organised across 12 themes - animals, vehicles, professions, fairy tales, pirates, space, dinosaurs, food, seasons, towns, sports and around the world. New puzzles are added regularly. Three puzzles in every pack are free forever; the rest unlock with the optional Premium subscription. MADE BY PARENTS, FOR PARENTS • No advertising - ever • No data collection - your child is not the product • No third-party trackers or SDKs • No chat, no sharing, no friends list • Fully offline - no Wi-Fi needed once installed • External links sit behind a parental gate BUILT FOR LITTLE FINGERS • Generous touch targets - drag from anywhere on the piece • Forgiving snap-to-place - pieces snap home from a comfortable distance • Soft sound effects with a gentle confetti reward at the finish • A faded picture under the board to help younger children - toggle off for a challenge • Adjustable piece count per pack - from 4 pieces for the very youngest to 36 for proud puzzlers PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION * Monthly subscription with 3-day free trial for new subscribers * Annual subscription with 7-day free trial for new subscribers (best value) Cancel any time in iPhone Settings → your name → Subscriptions. The subscription unlocks every puzzle in the library and any we add over time. You can play nine puzzles for free without subscribing - three in each pack - to make sure Alfie's a good fit for your family before deciding. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS The subscription renews automatically each month unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Manage or cancel any time in iPhone Settings → your name → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://alfietheowl.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://alfietheowl.com/terms Support: https://alfietheowl.com/puzzles-support Contact: support@sentium.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Alfie Puzzles at Free against Patterns & Shapes's $1.99. Alfie Puzzles also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Patterns & Shapes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (5 vs 2). On ads and iOS requirement 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
Alfie Puzzles is free to download; Patterns & Shapes costs $1.99 up front. Alfie Puzzles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Patterns & Shapes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Patterns & Shapes ships an update every 3 months, Alfie Puzzles every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Patterns & Shapes | Alfie Puzzles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KidDotCo | Sentium Ltd |
In-app purchases
Patterns & Shapes
No in-app purchases
Alfie Puzzles
- Alfie Puzzles Premium3 Days trial$5.491 Month
- Alfie Puzzles Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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