# Tessera - Piece by Piece — Puzzles that come alive > Calm puzzle game where completing images triggers animations and unlocks collections. (iPhone/iPad app by VIRGOS VENTURES LTD.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tessera-piece-by-piece/id6743349059 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [VIRGOS VENTURES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/662045520) - Category: Games, Board, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15 · 257 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-03-24 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tessera-piece-by-piece/id6743349059/reviews.md ## What is Tessera? Tessera is a calm, beautiful puzzle game built around one quiet thrill: the moment an image comes alive. Solve a puzzle. Watch it move. Every image in Tessera is a puzzle waiting to be completed. Place the pieces, finish the image, and the reveal happens - the Mona Lisa laughs, the fairy tale begins, the engine starts. A small, satisfying piece of magic, every time. Every puzzle plays differently. No two puzzles feel the same. Some guide you with a faint ghost of the finished image. Some hide it entirely. Some feed you pieces one at a time. Some make you start from nothing. Fourteen distinct play styles keep the rhythm fresh - the action is always the same simple drag-and-place, but the challenge underneath shifts with every puzzle. Collections to discover. Famous paintings. Classic cars. Fairy tales. Desserts. Sports moments. Cute animals. Twenty-seven collections of curated imagery, each with its own arc and its own reveals to unlock. Finish a collection and the next one opens. Calm by design. No timers. No move limits. No streaks to break. No notifications begging you back. Tessera is built for the moments when you want to slow down and think - on the couch, in a queue, before bed, between things. Play one puzzle and stop. Or solve five in a row. Whatever fits your day. Zen - pure focus, forever. Upgrade to Zen once and unlock the game permanently. No ads, no limits, every collection. Choose from seven gallery wall colour themes including the Zen-exclusive Charcoal. A clean, one-time purchase - no subscriptions, no trials. Tessera is for you if you like: - Jigsaw puzzles, but quieter and more curated - Beautiful images and famous artwork - Games you can play in two minutes or twenty - A challenge that doesn't shout at you Piece by piece. Image by image. Welcome to Tessera. ## Key features - Animated image reveals - 14 distinct play styles - 27 curated image collections - No timers or move limits - Calm, zen-like design - One-time purchase for full unlock ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Zen Eternal | $2.99 | one-time | | Points Topup | $0.99 | one-time | | Try Zen | $0.99 | one-time | | Deep Zen | $4.99 | one-time | | Classic Zen | $2.99 | one-time | | Hints (L) | $2.99 | one-time | | Hints (M) | $1.99 | one-time | | Hints (S) | $0.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about Tessera ### What is Tessera? Tessera is a calm and beautiful puzzle game where you solve puzzles to reveal animated images. It offers a relaxing experience with various gameplay styles and curated collections. ### How does Tessera work? You place puzzle pieces to complete an image. Once finished, the image comes alive with a small animation, offering a satisfying reveal. The game features 14 distinct play styles that change the challenge. ### What kind of images can I find in Tessera? Tessera features 27 collections of curated imagery, including famous paintings, classic cars, fairy tales, desserts, sports moments, and cute animals. Completing one collection unlocks the next. ### Is Tessera suitable for quick play sessions? Yes, Tessera is designed for moments when you want to slow down. You can play one puzzle and stop, or solve several in a row, fitting into sessions of two minutes or twenty. ### Does Tessera have ads? Yes, Tessera contains advertisements. However, you can permanently unlock the game without ads by upgrading to Zen, which is a one-time purchase. ### What is the Zen upgrade in Tessera? The Zen upgrade is a one-time purchase that permanently unlocks the game, removing all ads and limits. It also grants access to all collections and seven gallery wall color themes, including a Zen-exclusive Charcoal. ### What devices does Tessera support? Tessera is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### How often is Tessera updated? The latest version of Tessera is 2.11.0604, and it was last updated on June 4, 2026. Updates typically bring new content and improvements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.12.0613 — 2026-06-13 Minor updates and fixes ### 2.11.0604 — 2026-06-04 Minor updates and fixes ### 2.11.0601 — 2026-06-01 Minor updates and fixes ### 2.11.0529 — 2026-05-30 Minor updates and fixes ### 2.10.0523 — 2026-05-26 Minor updates and fixes ## Apps similar to Tessera | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Diamond Paint : Gem Box Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-paint-gem-box-puzzle/id6745083559) | — | Free | Games | | [Time Puzzle: Jigsolitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-puzzle-jigsolitaire/id6762344071) | — | Free | Games | | [Jigsaw Puzzle: Hidden Animals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzle-hidden-animals/id6762441486) | 5.0 (14) | Free | Games | | [Componi – Puzzles with a Story](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/componi-puzzles-with-a-story/id6761691747) | 4.9 (20) | Free | Games | | [Block Mania 3D!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-mania-3d/id6744091377) | — | Free | Games | | [Sudopuzzle 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudopuzzle-3d/id6743841721) | — | Free | Games | ## More apps by VIRGOS VENTURES LTD - [One Left](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-left/id1516586850) - [Ellipsis Earth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellipsis-earth/id1546251479) - [Brainlympics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainlympics/id6627344967) All apps by VIRGOS VENTURES LTD: https://appshunter.io/developer/662045520 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*