# Puzzle ∙ vs Jigsaw Puzzles Now

The clearest difference is monetization model: Jigsaw Puzzles Now at free with in-app purchases against Puzzle ∙'s subscription. Jigsaw Puzzles Now also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 824). Puzzle ∙'s advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 47%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzle ∙ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Jigsaw Puzzles Now sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Puzzle ∙ against 4.6 for Jigsaw Puzzles Now. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 824 and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Puzzle ∙'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Jigsaw Puzzles Now's.

Puzzle ∙ ships an update monthly, Jigsaw Puzzles Now every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzle ∙ | Jigsaw Puzzles Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (824 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle/id1190624509/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzles-now/id1235644749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 824 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 46.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 84 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solitaire Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391057535) | [Tripledot Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191319103) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzle ∙

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle/id1190624509)

Engage your mind with a vast collection of over 1,000 high-definition jigsaw puzzles suitable for all ages. Create your own custom puzzles from personal photos for a unique challenge. Enjoy multiple difficulty levels and track your progress across various games.

**Highlights:** Over 1,000 HD puzzles, Create custom puzzles, 8 difficulty levels, Rotation mode, Play multiple puzzles, Puzzle of the day

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Colors collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flowers collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2,000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Birds collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dogs collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Horses collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Life underwater collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puppies collection | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful images
- 🕰 Relaxing and entertaining
- 🎮 Fun and challenging
- 🔓 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free content, must pay for more puzzles
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 💾 Progress not saved when exiting app
- 🔍 Lack of variety in initial puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle pieces not aligning properly
- App crashing or not opening after updates
- Coins/progress disappearing after reinstalls

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress on puzzles
- More free puzzles and content
- Improved customer support and communication


### Jigsaw Puzzles Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzles-now/id1235644749)

Engage in a captivating brain-training experience with a vast collection of digital jigsaw puzzles. Enjoy daily new puzzles, customizable difficulty, and unique piece shapes for hours of entertainment on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Daily free jigsaw puzzles, Tons of high-quality puzzle images, Dozens of unique categories, Adjustable difficulty (20-400 pieces), Multiple puzzle shapes, Rotation mode, Save and resume puzzles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jigsaw Puzzle | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Jigsaw Puzzle | $5.99 | per month |
| Jigsaw Puzzle | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Jigsaw Puzzle | $14.99 | per month |
| Jigsaw Puzzle | $29.99 | per year |
| Jigsaw Puzzle | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌞 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Variety of puzzles
- 🖼️ Beautiful puzzle images
- 🎨 Enjoyable puzzle experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Difficulty moving/placing puzzle pieces
- 🔒 Inability to change background color
- 📵 Screen rotation not working
- 💾 Lack of progress saving

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes/freezes during gameplay
- Puzzle progress lost after restarting app
- Puzzle pieces not connecting properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to select/focus on puzzle corners
- Option to adjust puzzle piece size
- Improved touch sensitivity
- Reliable progress saving


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzle ∙ free?

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

### Is Jigsaw Puzzles Now free?

Jigsaw Puzzles Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Puzzle ∙ or Jigsaw Puzzles Now?

Puzzle ∙ is rated higher. Puzzle ∙ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 824 ratings, while Jigsaw Puzzles Now averages 4.6 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Puzzle ∙ or Jigsaw Puzzles Now have ads?

Jigsaw Puzzles Now shows ads; Puzzle ∙ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzle ∙ or Jigsaw Puzzles Now?

Puzzle ∙ ships an update monthly, and Jigsaw Puzzles Now every 6 weeks. Most recently, Puzzle ∙ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Jigsaw Puzzles Now on October 29, 2026.

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