# Pipe It Puzzle Challenge vs Dropdom™ Jigsaw Puzzle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dropdom™ Jigsaw Puzzle at none against Pipe It Puzzle Challenge's 1. Dropdom™ Jigsaw Puzzle also leads on ratings volume (8.6K vs 224) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Pipe It Puzzle Challenge's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 33%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pipe It Puzzle Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dropdom™ Jigsaw Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pipe It Puzzle Challenge against 4.6 for Dropdom™ Jigsaw Puzzle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropdom™ Jigsaw Puzzle has 8.6K ratings behind it against 224, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Pipe It Puzzle Challenge's written reviews are positive against 33% of Dropdom™ Jigsaw Puzzle's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pipe It Puzzle Challenge | Dropdom™ Jigsaw Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-it-puzzle-challenge/id1198940085/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropdom-jigsaw-puzzle/id1450580739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 224 | **8.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 64 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ANDREY NOVIKOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/418898717) | [宇亮 闫](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081057631) |

## What reviewers say

### Pipe It Puzzle Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-it-puzzle-challenge/id1198940085)

Connect pipes of the same color to build branches on the playing field. This modern puzzle game features two distinct modes and hundreds of unique challenges with growing difficulty. Enjoy stylish visuals and helpful hints as you solve intricate pipe-connecting puzzles.

**Highlights:** Two game modes: PIPE IT and SPIN IT, 1800+ puzzles across multiple packs, Daily new puzzle challenges, Hint system for assistance, Varied puzzle board sizes and shapes, Multiple pipe colors and composite pieces

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Block | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great brain game
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
- 👍 Fascinating puzzle mechanics
- 👍 Satisfying visual feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Ridiculous amount of ads
-  anúncios Ads interrupt gameplay
-  anúncios Unskippable ads
-  anúncios Ads after every level
-  anúncios Paid for no ads, still getting them

**Reported bugs**

- Paid for no ads, still getting them
- App doesn't show in cellular data settings
- Game state not saved
- Hints not replenishing
- Cannot access certain game packs without watching ads

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for no ads that works
- Ability to skip ads sooner
- Control over app's internet access
- Option to jump to harder levels
- Fix for game state not saving


### Dropdom™ Jigsaw Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropdom-jigsaw-puzzle/id1450580739)

Slide falling jewels horizontally to fill entire lines and rows. Eliminate completed lines to score points and achieve a high score. The game ends if the jewels reach the top of the screen.

**Highlights:** Slide jewels horizontally, Fill lines and rows, Eliminate for score, Continuous elimination bonus, No in-app purchases

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and challenging
- 💡 Jigsaw puzzle feature is a nice addition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scoring system is inconsistent or glitched
- 🔍 Difficulty increases too rapidly, making it impossible to progress
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔒 No option to remove ads through payment

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes frequently
- Blocks become unresponsive or impossible to move
- Scoring system randomly changes, making high scores unattainable

**Requested features**

- Adjustable game speed or difficulty levels
- More diverse puzzle designs
- Ability to save progress and high scores
- Option to pay to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pipe It Puzzle Challenge free?

Pipe It Puzzle Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dropdom™ Jigsaw Puzzle free?

Dropdom™ Jigsaw Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pipe It Puzzle Challenge or Dropdom™ Jigsaw Puzzle?

Pipe It Puzzle Challenge is rated higher. Pipe It Puzzle Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 224 ratings, while Dropdom™ Jigsaw Puzzle averages 4.6 from 8.6K ratings.

### Do Pipe It Puzzle Challenge or Dropdom™ Jigsaw Puzzle have ads?

Both Pipe It Puzzle Challenge and Dropdom™ Jigsaw Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pipe It Puzzle Challenge or Dropdom™ Jigsaw Puzzle?

Pipe It Puzzle Challenge ships an update every 2 months, and Dropdom™ Jigsaw Puzzle every 2 months. Most recently, Pipe It Puzzle Challenge was updated on November 2, 2026 and Dropdom™ Jigsaw Puzzle on November 11, 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.*