# Ultimate Puzzle Games vs Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer

The clearest difference is rating: Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer at 4.7 against Ultimate Puzzle Games's 1.0. Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (54K vs 1). Ultimate Puzzle Games's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Puzzle Games sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer has 54K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ultimate Puzzle Games ships an update fortnightly, Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Puzzle Games | Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-puzzle-games/id1121931459/reviews) | **[4.7 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzles-explorer/id6445890717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **54K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 65 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quantis,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373039420) | [Doodle Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139648773) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate Puzzle Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-puzzle-games/id1121931459)

Engage with a vast collection of high-definition jigsaw puzzles featuring stunning global photography. Customize your challenge by adjusting the number of pieces and enabling rotation. You can even create custom puzzles using your own images.

**Highlights:** HD quality beautiful images, Customizable difficulty (piece count, rotation), Create puzzles from your own photos, Support for iPhone and iPad, Simultaneously solve multiple puzzles, Save and continue progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animal Baby Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cafe Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brazil Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scuba Diving Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Play with my photos | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packages | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |


### Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzles-explorer/id6445890717)

Embark on a relaxing puzzle adventure with a vast collection of over 10,000 HD images across diverse categories. Enjoy daily new puzzles and challenges with adjustable difficulty levels, suitable for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Over 10,000 HD photos, Daily new puzzle packs and quests, 6 difficulty settings (up to 400 pieces), Optional piece rotation, Saves progress on multiple puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful and vibrant puzzle images
- 🧠 Challenging but fun puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app instability
- 💰 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing small puzzle pieces

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles freezing or not loading
- Losing progress and coins after crashes
- Incompatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save completed puzzles
- Option to view full puzzle at once
- Improved zoom functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Puzzle Games free?

Ultimate Puzzle Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer free?

Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Puzzle Games or Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer?

Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer is rated higher. Ultimate Puzzle Games averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer averages 4.7 from 54K ratings.

### Do Ultimate Puzzle Games or Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer have ads?

Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer shows ads; Ultimate Puzzle Games does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate Puzzle Games or Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer?

Ultimate Puzzle Games ships an update fortnightly, and Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ultimate Puzzle Games was updated on October 7, 2026 and Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*