# Jigsaw Keyboard vs Candy Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Candy Reader at 5.0 against Jigsaw Keyboard's 4.4. Candy Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Jigsaw Keyboard's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jigsaw Keyboard sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Candy Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Candy Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jigsaw Keyboard has 2.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jigsaw Keyboard ships an update monthly, Candy Reader every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jigsaw Keyboard | Candy Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-keyboard-win-kika-theme/id1543659588/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-reader/id6740163480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 158 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cheese Mobile, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/521074596) | [Mark Ramrattan](https://appshunter.io/developer/480952372) |

## What reviewers say

### Jigsaw Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-keyboard-win-kika-theme/id1543659588)

This app offers a customizable keyboard experience with over 10,000 themes, including animated emojis, kaomojis, and text art. It also features an integrated jigsaw puzzle game where users can win new keyboard themes.

**Highlights:** 10,000+ custom keyboard themes, Animated emojis and kaomojis, Integrated jigsaw puzzle game to win themes, Smart auto-correction and cloud prediction, Swipe gesture typing, HD puzzle themes with multiple difficulty modes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP membership | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly VIP membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Get 5 puzzlehints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 3 potion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 30 puzzlehints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get 10 potion | $6.99 | one-time |
| Get 75 puzzlehints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 30 potion | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute keyboard designs
- 🎨 Variety of themes and wallpapers
- 💡 Fun puzzle-based unlocking system
- 🆓 Free to use without paying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Frustrating autocorrect issues
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 💰 Certain features/fonts locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with the app

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working properly after unlocking
- Puzzles sometimes have identical pieces making them unsolvable
- App crashing or freezing during use
- Purchased items/keyboards disappearing

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality for keyboards and themes
- Improve customization options beyond just puzzles
- Fix the autocorrect to be more accurate
- Reduce the number of ads or make them less disruptive


### Candy Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-reader/id6740163480)

This utility extension prevents comic readers from reverting to the first page after a short period of reading. It ensures a seamless comic reading experience without interruptions. Enjoy your comics without the frustration of being reset.

**Highlights:** Prevents page reset in comic readers, Seamless reading experience, Safari extension, Fixes 8-minute page revert bug

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jigsaw Keyboard free?

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

### Is Candy Reader free?

Candy Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jigsaw Keyboard or Candy Reader?

Candy Reader is rated higher. Jigsaw Keyboard averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Candy Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Jigsaw Keyboard or Candy Reader have ads?

Jigsaw Keyboard shows ads; Candy Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jigsaw Keyboard or Candy Reader?

Jigsaw Keyboard ships an update monthly, and Candy Reader every 3 days. Most recently, Jigsaw Keyboard was updated on September 30, 2026 and Candy Reader on June 10, 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.*