# April vs Bits & Bytes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bits & Bytes at none against April's 10. Bits & Bytes also leads on ads (none vs shown). April's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. April sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Bits & Bytes asks for nothing beyond the download.

April ships an update every 6 weeks, Bits & Bytes every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | April | Bits & Bytes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/april-jigsaw-puzzle-by-number/id1615539825/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 390 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crimson Pine Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/979888652) | [GoHere](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534847013) |

## What reviewers say

### April

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/april-jigsaw-puzzle-by-number/id1615539825)

Immerse yourself in a relaxing 3D jigsaw puzzle adventure with uniquely shaped wooden pieces. Enjoy handcrafted, realistic HD art and unlock new collections as you level up. This game offers a satisfying and convenient puzzle experience for adults.

**Highlights:** Realistic wooden-shaped 3D jigsaw puzzles, Aquarelle art style, Unlock new collections by leveling up, Zoom in and out functionality, Numbered puzzle pieces for convenience, HD picture quality

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Premium | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Small Stack of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Stack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pile of Coins SALE | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pile of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $39.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pile of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Royal Hoard of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Enjoyable puzzles
- 👍 Relaxing game
- 👍 Fantastic game
- 👍 Amazing and calming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 💰 Subscription is too expensive
- 🐛 App not working after updates
- 🐛 Inability to save progress
- 🐛 Puzzle pieces not staying in place

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading or initializing
- Daily puzzle not working
- Inability to log in to save progress
- Puzzle pieces not staying in place

**Requested features**

- Ability to save completed puzzles
- Option for dark mode
- Difficulty ratings for puzzles
- More free puzzles and content
- Combined subscription for both apps


### Bits & Bytes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bits-and-bytes/id6444211423)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is April free?

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

### Is Bits & Bytes free?

Bits & Bytes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do April or Bits & Bytes have ads?

April shows ads; Bits & Bytes does not.

### Which is updated more often, April or Bits & Bytes?

April ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bits & Bytes every 8 months. Most recently, April was updated on November 11, 2026 and Bits & Bytes on November 3, 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.*