# PicPu vs Puzzle Patchwork

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicPu | Puzzle Patchwork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picpu-cat-picture-puzzle/id1153953317/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-patchwork/id6458877509/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 11 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 129 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065) | [Floyd Thatcher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606810236) |

## What reviewers say

### PicPu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picpu-cat-picture-puzzle/id1153953317)

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.

**Highlights:** Cat picture puzzles, Block assembly gameplay, Increasing difficulty, Time-killing game, Casual play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Puzzle Patchwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-patchwork/id6458877509)

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.

**Highlights:** Custom photo puzzles, Dynamic difficulty levels, Endless replayability, Interactive tutorial, Visually appealing interface, Accessibility features, Gallery integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicPu free?

PicPu costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Puzzle Patchwork free?

Puzzle Patchwork is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PicPu or Puzzle Patchwork?

PicPu and Puzzle Patchwork are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do PicPu or Puzzle Patchwork have ads?

PicPu shows ads; Puzzle Patchwork does not.

### Which is updated more often, PicPu or Puzzle Patchwork?

PicPu ships an update every 14 months, and Puzzle Patchwork every 11 months. Most recently, PicPu was updated on October 24, 2026 and Puzzle Patchwork on October 7, 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.*