# Pixaw Puzzle vs Pixel Blocks

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Blocks at 5.0 against Pixaw Puzzle's 4.4. Pixel Blocks also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Pixaw Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (229 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixaw Puzzle sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Pixel Blocks sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Blocks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixaw Puzzle has 229 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Pixaw Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Blocks's.

Pixaw Puzzle ships an update every 2 weeks, Pixel Blocks every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixaw Puzzle | Pixel Blocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixaw-puzzle/id1448670786/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-blocks-reverse-puzzle/id1551692049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **229** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BIGJAM](https://appshunter.io/developer/423643021) | [Matija Ozebek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227404038) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixaw Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixaw-puzzle/id1448670786)

Complete pixel art pictures by placing colored blocks. This game offers a relaxing and stimulating experience, perfect for short breaks or commutes. Enjoy the satisfaction of completing each pixelated image.

**Highlights:** Complete pixel art with blocks, Place colored pieces, Pixel art meets jigsaw, Simple block placement, Various pixel styles, Brain stimulation

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Art Pass (1 Week) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Art Pass (1 Month) | $19.99 | per month |
| VIP Art Pass (12 Months) | $99.99 | per year |
| Remove Ad | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Diamonds + No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Diamonds + No Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😌 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🧩 Engaging puzzle mechanics
- 😄 Addictive and fun experience
- 🎵 Pleasant background music
- 🆓 Free content available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive VIP subscription model
- 📉 Limited free content after completion
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 👁️ Poor text visibility and contrast
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes every 10 seconds on some devices
- Game freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Progress/completed levels reset unexpectedly
- Vibration cannot be disabled
- Letters too light to read clearly

**Requested features**

- More puzzle levels and regular updates
- Ability to toggle vibrations on/off
- Ability to toggle music on/off
- Restore difficulty selection (easy/medium/hard)
- Return to previous visual design with symbols


### Pixel Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-blocks-reverse-puzzle/id1551692049)

This logic puzzle game challenges you to solve pixel art pictures by removing blocks in the correct order. It offers a unique reverse jigsaw experience with colorful levels and brain-training gameplay for all ages. Hints and a tutorial are available to assist players.

**Highlights:** Reverse jigsaw logic puzzles, Pixel art levels, 90 colorful levels, Tutorial and hints, Share progress, Daily gifts

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 3000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 15000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixaw Puzzle free?

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

### Is Pixel Blocks free?

Pixel Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixaw Puzzle or Pixel Blocks?

Pixel Blocks is rated higher. Pixaw Puzzle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while Pixel Blocks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pixaw Puzzle or Pixel Blocks have ads?

Both Pixaw Puzzle and Pixel Blocks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixaw Puzzle or Pixel Blocks?

Pixaw Puzzle ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pixel Blocks every 13 months. Most recently, Pixaw Puzzle was updated on September 21, 2026 and Pixel Blocks on August 15, 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.*