Comparison

Jigsaw Puzzle Blocks vs Crossmate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Jigsaw Puzzle Blocks

This game offers a unique twist on classic jigsaw puzzles by incorporating tangram and Tetris-style gameplay. Slide Tetris-like pieces to assemble stunning images, with multiple modes and daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Tangram and Tetris inspired gameplay
  • Multiple gameplay modes
  • Large HD image collection
  • Unlockable puzzle collections
  • Online multiplayer
  • Daily new images and quizzes
  • Custom photo puzzles
Features
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Try a new tangram twist on the familiar puzzle genre with Jigsaw Puzzles Blocks, a fun, casual brain game that's entirely free to play! Jigsaw puzzles are fun because they're simple but endlessly challenging. You take shapes, match them to similar shapes, then keep assembling until you've created a beautiful image. Jigsaw Puzzles Blocks keeps this same style but puts a unique tangram block puzzle twist on top. Instead of manipulating strange shapes, your job is to fit together Tetris-style pieces by sliding them around the screen. It's a great brain challenge, and it's fun to play, too! As you solve each puzzle challenge a stunning image will appear before your eyes. Jigsaw Puzzles Blocks is packed with unique high-quality images that are a treat to look at. The whole family will want to complete picture challenges, from adults to children to teenagers! Features: • Unique jigsaw puzzle gameplay inspired by tangram and Tetris • Multiple different gameplay modes to try out • Huge collection of HD images • Unlock new puzzle collections as you play • Online multiplayer with real-time puzzle solving • New images and quizzes every day • Create your own custom photo puzzle • Free to play! Jigsaw Puzzles Blocks is fresh, fun, and free take on the classic jigsaw puzzle formula. A huge collection of fun & challenging puzzles to train your brain! Includes HD image packs with cute animals, artwork, paintings, nature themes, and more! It's a bit like a cross between tangrams, Tetris, and jigsaws, but it's incredibly easy to play, and extremely addictive! Download today and have fun.

About

Crossmate

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Crossmate is a collaborative crossword app for iPhone and iPad. It has the following features: - Play with 1 to 3 players. - No sign-up required. Sync play between devices using iCloud. - Import puzzles in Across Lite or XD format. - Watch replays of your solves. - Undo/redo moves. - Get help using checks, reveals and random grid fills. Made in Tokyo from natural ones and zeros.

Screenshots

Jigsaw Puzzle Blocks4 screens
Crossmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crossmate at none against Jigsaw Puzzle Blocks's 7. Crossmate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). Jigsaw Puzzle Blocks's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Jigsaw Puzzle Blocks sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Crossmate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jigsaw Puzzle Blocks ships an update every 5 months, Crossmate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Jigsaw Puzzle Blocks versus Crossmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJigsaw Puzzle BlocksCrossmate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (38 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRV AppStudios LLCMichael Camilleri

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Jigsaw Puzzle Blocks

One-time7
  • Stack of Coins$0.99
  • Chest of Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Piles of Coins$4.99
  • Vault of Coins$9.99
  • Trunk of Coins$19.99
  • Ultimate Coins Pack$49.99
None

Crossmate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jigsaw Puzzle Blocks free?
Jigsaw Puzzle Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crossmate free?
Crossmate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jigsaw Puzzle Blocks or Crossmate have ads?
Jigsaw Puzzle Blocks shows ads; Crossmate does not.
Which is updated more often, Jigsaw Puzzle Blocks or Crossmate?
Jigsaw Puzzle Blocks ships an update every 5 months, and Crossmate every 2 days. Most recently, Jigsaw Puzzle Blocks was updated on November 3, 2026 and Crossmate on November 9, 2026.

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