Tarn Studios — Pattern Pop

Quiet games for focused minds.

Pattern Pop is a minimalist tile-matching puzzle game for iPhone. Tap groups of matching tiles to clear the board — no timers, no ads, no pressure. Just you and the puzzle.

Built by a solo developer. Every level hand-crafted. Every pixel intentional.

Our principles

01

No ads. Ever.

Games should be an escape, not a billboard.

02

Minimal by design.

Every element earns its place. Nothing distracting.

03

Privacy first.

We collect nothing. Your game stays on your device.

04

Built to last.

Small games, made with care. Supported long-term.

Need Help?

Pattern Pop is built and maintained by a single indie developer. If you're running into a bug, have a suggestion, or just want to say hi — I'd love to hear from you.

I read every message and typically respond within 48 hours.

Reach out anytime

support@tarnstudios.com

Helpful Info to Include

If you're reporting a bug, it helps to share:

Your device model (e.g. iPhone 15 Pro)
Your iOS version (Settings → General → About)
A brief description of what happened
Screenshots or a screen recording if you have one

Purchase Issues

Billing issues and refund requests are handled by Apple. Visit reportaproblem.apple.com or contact Apple Support directly.

Leave a Review

Pattern Pop is a one-person project. If you're enjoying the game, a review on the App Store makes a huge difference — it helps other puzzle fans find it and keeps development going. Thank you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I play?

Tap groups of 3 or more tiles with the same pattern to clear them. The bigger the group, the more points you earn. Reach the target score before you run out of moves to complete the level.

Are there ads in Pattern Pop?

No. Pattern Pop is completely ad-free and always will be. No ads, no tracking, no data collection. You deserve an uninterrupted experience.

Does it work offline?

Yes — Pattern Pop is fully playable offline. No internet connection required. Play anywhere, anytime.

How many levels are there?

Pattern Pop launches with 100+ levels of increasing difficulty. More levels will be added in future updates at no extra cost.

What is the Tip Jar?

The Tip Jar is a completely optional way to support ongoing development. It unlocks nothing — it's simply a way to say thanks if you're enjoying the game. Every tip is deeply appreciated.

Will my progress transfer to a new iPhone?

If you restore your new iPhone from an iCloud or iTunes backup that includes Pattern Pop, your progress should carry over. Setting up as a new device won't transfer progress — something we're working to improve.

I'm stuck on a level. Any tips?

Look for large groups rather than small ones — a group of 5 scores much more than two groups of 3. Try clearing tiles from the bottom first to create chain reactions as new tiles fall in.

I found a bug. How do I report it?

Please email support@tarnstudios.com with a description of what happened, your device model, and iOS version. Screenshots or screen recordings are incredibly helpful.

Privacy Policy

Effective: January 1, 2025 · Last updated: January 1, 2025

The short version: Pattern Pop collects no personal data. None. Your game progress stays on your device and is never transmitted anywhere.

Data Collection

Pattern Pop does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information, usage analytics, crash reports, device identifiers, or location data. The game uses no third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking SDKs.

Your game progress (levels completed, scores, star ratings) is stored locally on your device only and is never transmitted anywhere.

In-App Purchases

Optional Tip Jar purchases are processed entirely by Apple through the App Store. Payment information is handled by Apple and is never accessible to us. We do not receive or store any financial data.

Third-Party Services

Pattern Pop does not integrate any third-party services, SDKs, or APIs. We use no advertising networks, analytics platforms, or social SDKs of any kind.

Children's Privacy

Pattern Pop does not collect information from anyone, including children under 13. Since no data is collected at all, the app is safe for users of all ages.

Your Rights

Since we collect no personal data, there is nothing to access, correct, or delete. Questions? Contact us at privacy@tarnstudios.com.

Changes to This Policy

If this policy ever changes, updates will be posted here with a revised date. Given that the app collects no data, significant changes are unlikely.

Contact

Questions about privacy? Email privacy@tarnstudios.com

Terms of Use

Effective: January 1, 2025 · Last updated: January 1, 2025

Plain English version: Use Pattern Pop for personal enjoyment. Don't reverse engineer it, resell it, or do anything harmful with it. That's pretty much it.

Agreement

By downloading or using any Tarn Studios app, or by visiting tarnstudios.com, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you don't agree, please don't use our apps.

License

Tarn Studios grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use our apps for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

Copy, modify, or distribute our apps or their content
Reverse engineer or decompile any part of our apps
Use our apps for any commercial purpose without written permission
Remove or alter any proprietary notices
Use our apps in violation of applicable laws

In-App Purchases

All purchases are processed by Apple and subject to Apple's Terms of Sale. Tip jar purchases are voluntary and non-refundable except as required by law or Apple's refund policy. Refund requests must be submitted to Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com.

Intellectual Property

All content in our apps — design, graphics, code, sound — is the property of Tarn Studios, protected by applicable copyright law. The Tarn Studios name and logo are trademarks of Tarn Studios.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our apps are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that our apps will be uninterrupted or error-free.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tarn Studios shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our apps. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the prior twelve months.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Vermont, United States. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Vermont.

Changes

We may update these terms periodically. Continued use of our apps after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email legal@tarnstudios.com