Comparison

Lateral Runner vs Jigsaw Haven

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

Head to head

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About

Lateral Runner

Features

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reach the end of the level

About

Jigsaw Haven

Features

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Escape into calm with Jigsaw Haven – the ultimate jigsaw puzzle experience for all ages! Jigsaw Haven brings a magical twist to the timeless joy of jigsaw puzzles. Explore thousands of breathtaking images across categories like nature, art, animals, travel, and more—all in a soothing, intuitive environment designed to relax your mind and spark your imagination. Whether you're a casual player or a seasoned puzzle pro, Jigsaw Haven strikes the perfect balance between challenge and tranquility. Features you'll love: - Thousands of high-definition puzzles in stunning categories: nature, animals, art, travel, and beyond. - Train your brain with puzzles from easy to expert difficulty. - Turn your personal photos into custom puzzles and share them with friends. - Autosave keeps your progress safe, so you can pick up right where you left off. - Enjoy daily puzzle rewards to keep the fun going every day. - Handcrafted puzzle pieces for a smooth and satisfying gameplay experience.

Screenshots

Lateral Runner3 screens

Jigsaw Haven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lateral Runner at none against Jigsaw Haven's 6. Lateral Runner also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Jigsaw Haven's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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 Haven sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Lateral Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lateral Runner ships an update every 17 months, Jigsaw Haven every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Lateral Runner versus Jigsaw Haven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Lateral Runner	Jigsaw Haven
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 17 months	Every 9 months — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	42 MB	121 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	Marco Andreotti	Aljohn Paul Barundia

In-app purchases

None

Lateral Runner

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Jigsaw Haven

One-time6

Remove Ads$0.99
100 Rubies$0.99
330 Rubies$1.99

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720 Rubies$5.99
1300 Rubies$9.99
2800 Rubies$14.99

Questions

Is Lateral Runner free?

Lateral Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Jigsaw Haven free?

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

Do Lateral Runner or Jigsaw Haven have ads?

Lateral Runner shows ads; Jigsaw Haven does not.

Which is updated more often, Lateral Runner or Jigsaw Haven?

Lateral Runner ships an update every 17 months, and Jigsaw Haven every 9 months. Most recently, Lateral Runner was updated on October 27, 2026 and Jigsaw Haven on October 30, 2026.