PentoCruncher vs Jigsaw Express
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PentoCruncher
This app solves a variety of tile-based puzzles, including pentominoes, tetrominoes, and more. It can handle puzzles of any shape and any combination of these pieces.
- Solves pentominoes puzzles
- Handles any puzzle shape
- Supports multiple polyomino types
- Solves mixed polyomino combinations
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PentoCruncher solves pentominoes puzzles of any shape. It can also solve puzzles of any combinations of pentominoes, tetrominoes, trominoes, duomino and monomino.
Jigsaw Express
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Looking for a puzzle game you can play anytime, anywhere? Jigsaw Express gives you quick, fun puzzles designed to be solved in just a minute. Perfect for a coffee break, standing in line, or even one-handed while on the go. Unlike traditional jigsaw apps with endless pieces and hours of work, Jigsaw Express keeps it fast-paced: • Quick play – every puzzle is designed to finish in under a minute. • One piece at a time – release, rotate, and drop each piece into place. • Fun for all ages – easy to pick up, satisfying to solve. • No stress, no time commitment – just pure puzzle fun. • Track your time – see how fast you can complete a puzzle and challenge yourself again. With colorful images, smooth gameplay, and instant accessibility, Jigsaw Express is the puzzle game built for today’s busy lifestyle. Whether you have a spare minute or want to beat your best time, Jigsaw Express is the fastest way to enjoy the classic fun of jigsaw puzzles. Download now and see if you can solve a puzzle in under a minute!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Jigsaw Express at every 2 days against PentoCruncher's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PentoCruncher ships an update every 8 months, Jigsaw Express every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PentoCruncher | Jigsaw Express |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Felix Stehli | RE-VU Group Inc. |
In-app purchases
PentoCruncher
No in-app purchases
Jigsaw Express
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PentoCruncher free?
Is Jigsaw Express free?
Do PentoCruncher or Jigsaw Express have ads?
Which is updated more often, PentoCruncher or Jigsaw Express?
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