# Map Puzzles vs Shanghai Ultra

The clearest difference is price: Map Puzzles at Free against Shanghai Ultra's $1.99. Map Puzzles also leads on ratings volume (135 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Shanghai Ultra's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Map Puzzles is free to download; Shanghai Ultra costs $1.99 up front. Map Puzzles sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Shanghai Ultra asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shanghai Ultra holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Puzzles has 135 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Map Puzzles's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shanghai Ultra's.

Map Puzzles ships an update every 5 weeks, Shanghai Ultra every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Puzzles | Shanghai Ultra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-puzzles/id1448969488/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shanghai-ultra/id6763665679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **135** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#183** |
| Size | 651 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CleverInfo](https://appshunter.io/developer/476838618) | [Jonathan Clarke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891606137) |

## What reviewers say

### Map Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-puzzles/id1448969488)

Reconstruct historical and contemporary maps by placing jigsaw-like pieces. Offers a peaceful, educational, and family-friendly experience with adjustable difficulty and helpful tools. Save progress and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Map jigsaw puzzles, Drag and drop interface, Adjustable difficulty guides, Auto-save progress, Educational map content, Cross-device syncing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzle Pack 1 : 14 x Mixed | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 2 : 14 x Mixed | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 3 : 14 x Mixed | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 4 : 14 x Artistic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 5 : 14 Illustrated | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 6 - Diverse Maps | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 7 - Caricatures | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 8 - Hard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Map Puzzles | $6.99 | one-time |


### Shanghai Ultra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shanghai-ultra/id6763665679)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

A beautifully crafted mahjong solitaire game focused on clean, satisfying tile matching. Offers multiple board layouts, tile styles, and themes for a personalized experience. Every game is solvable, ensuring fair challenges.

**Highlights:** 7 board layouts, Multiple tile styles, Customizable themes, Guaranteed solvable deals, Score tracking, Leaderboards, Global Daily Challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Puzzles free?

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

### Is Shanghai Ultra free?

Shanghai Ultra costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Map Puzzles or Shanghai Ultra?

Shanghai Ultra is rated higher. Map Puzzles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Shanghai Ultra averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Map Puzzles or Shanghai Ultra have ads?

Neither Map Puzzles nor Shanghai Ultra shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Map Puzzles or Shanghai Ultra?

Map Puzzles ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shanghai Ultra every 6 days. Most recently, Map Puzzles was updated on October 14, 2026 and Shanghai Ultra on October 14, 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.*