PicPu vs Puzzle Patchwork
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PicPu
Assemble blocks into the correct position to complete charming cat-themed picture puzzles. This game offers a progressively challenging experience, perfect for casual play and passing the time.
- Cat picture puzzles
- Block assembly gameplay
- Increasing difficulty
- Time-killing game
- Casual play
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PicPu is a very attractive photo puzzle. Just like Jigsaw puzzle, it is the best kill time game. PicPu is a block puzzle, you need assemble the block to correct position. This game will step by step to increase difficulty. It is a challenge! We are planning to release different series of PicPu. This game is Cat series. And we hope you can enjoy it.
Puzzle Patchwork
Transform your personal photos into engaging jigsaw puzzles. Offers customizable difficulty levels and a visually appealing interface for a relaxing and fun experience. Rediscover your favorite memories one tile at a time.
- Custom photo puzzles
- Dynamic difficulty levels
- Endless replayability
- Interactive tutorial
- Visually appealing interface
- Accessibility features
- Gallery integration
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Puzzle Patchwork turns your favorite memories into delightful challenges. Whether you're a seasoned puzzler or just looking for a fun, relaxing pastime, this app offers hours of personalized entertainment with a sleek, engaging experience. Features: Custom Puzzles – Instantly transform personal photos into playable puzzles, sliced into vibrant tiles for you to reassemble. Dynamic Difficulty – Choose your level: from easy 4-piece layouts to intricate 120+ tile challenges. Endless Replayability – Tap Scramble to reshuffle tiles and tackle puzzles anew. Interactive Tutorial – New to puzzles? Learn the ropes with a helpful step-by-step guide. Visuals – Bold fonts, colorful themes, and a clean interface make puzzling a joy. Accessibility-First – Designed with hints, color contrast, and support for all users. Celebratory Alerts – Enjoy cheerful popups when you complete a level—because every win deserves recognition. Gallery Integration – Import your own images to create one-of-a-kind puzzles. Zoom & Scale – Zoom and explore every detail of your puzzle canvas. Intuitive Design – Navigate easily between puzzles and features with a smooth, user-friendly layout. Puzzle Patchwork blends creativity, relaxation, and challenge in one beautifully crafted experience. Turn your photo library into a playful gallery of puzzles and rediscover your favorite moments—one tile at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Puzzle Patchwork at Free against PicPu's $2.99. Puzzle Patchwork also leads on ads (none vs shown). PicPu's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Puzzle Patchwork is free to download; PicPu costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PicPu against 5.0 for Puzzle Patchwork. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
PicPu ships an update every 14 months, Puzzle Patchwork every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PicPu | Puzzle Patchwork |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 11 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oscar Tsang | Floyd Thatcher |
Customer experience
PicPu
Puzzle Patchwork
In-app purchases
PicPu
No in-app purchases
Puzzle Patchwork
No in-app purchases
