# PuzzlAR vs Window Puzzles

The clearest difference is price: Window Puzzles at Free against PuzzlAR's $0.99. Window Puzzles also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 60%). PuzzlAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Window Puzzles is free to download; PuzzlAR costs $0.99 up front. Window Puzzles sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. PuzzlAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Window Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 100 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of PuzzlAR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Window Puzzles's.

PuzzlAR ships an update every 3 weeks, Window Puzzles monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PuzzlAR | Window Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlar-world-tour/id1252735237/reviews) | **[4.9 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/window-puzzles/id1447183265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **100** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 195 MB | 613 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atop Studios, LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500612052) | [CleverInfo](https://appshunter.io/developer/476838618) |

## What reviewers say

### PuzzlAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlar-world-tour/id1252735237)

Build famous global landmarks using augmented reality. Explore 4 iconic monuments across multiple challenging levels and game modes. Enjoy beautiful art and music while competing with players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality landmark building, 4 monuments with 3 levels each, 3 different game modes, Multiple goals to complete, Global player competition, Beautiful art and music

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Window Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/window-puzzles/id1447183265)

Rebuild intricate stained glass windows by placing glass shards in their correct positions. Offers a peaceful, educational, and family-friendly puzzle experience with adjustable difficulty and helpful tools.

**Highlights:** 126 unique stained glass window puzzles, Drag and drop interface, Adjustable difficulty levels, Automatic saving of progress, Optional guides (outlines, ghost image), Auto-Zoom for small pieces, Game Center achievements

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzle Pack 1 : 14 x Mixed | Free | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 2 : 14 x Church | Free | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 3 : 14 Non-Relig. | Free | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 4 : 14xTiffany | Free | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 5 : 14 Tall Window | Free | one-time |
| Unlock all Window Puzzles | Free | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 6 : 14 x USA | Free | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 7 : 14 x Colourful | Free | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 8 : 14 Interesting | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PuzzlAR free?

PuzzlAR costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Window Puzzles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PuzzlAR or Window Puzzles?

Window Puzzles is rated higher. PuzzlAR averages 4.1 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Window Puzzles averages 4.9 from 100 ratings.

### Do PuzzlAR or Window Puzzles have ads?

Neither PuzzlAR nor Window Puzzles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PuzzlAR or Window Puzzles?

PuzzlAR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Window Puzzles monthly. Most recently, PuzzlAR was updated on September 17, 2026 and Window Puzzles on September 8, 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.*