Comparison

HelpAlarm vs PuzzleLens

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

Head to head
About

HelpAlarm

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Das einzigartig, patentierte und innovative Sicherheitssystem wertet über eingebaute Sensoren Schallwellen aus, die jede Veränderung an der Aussenhaut des Objektes (Fenster/Türen) erkennen, um im Bedarfsfall einen Alarm auszulösen. Diese App hilft Ihnen bei der Aktivierung oder Deaktivierung Ihres HelpAlarm Systems und bereitet die SMS auf, um diese an Ihr HelpAlarm zu senden.

About

PuzzleLens

Features
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Getting stuck is the tiring part of a jigsaw. Hunting for one piece across a 1000-piece picture takes minutes — and the piece usually isn't where you're looking. PuzzleLens shortens that. You scan the puzzle's picture once, then photograph whatever piece you're stuck on, and the app tells you where it goes. **As much hint as you want, as little as you want** You don't have to see the answer straight away. Ask for the region first, narrow it down, and only then ask for the exact cell and which way the piece turns. How much help you take is your choice — and how many hints a puzzle took is kept in your records. **It says so when it isn't sure** Sky, water, flat colour areas… some pieces genuinely can't be told apart on their own. Rather than inventing an answer, PuzzleLens shows you a region and says it isn't sure. You learn which areas will be hard while you're still setting the puzzle up. **Everything on your device** Piece recognition runs entirely on your iPhone. No internet needed, and your photos don't go anywhere. **Your puzzle gallery** In progress, finished, set aside. Every puzzle gets a progress mosaic: placed pieces in colour, the rest dimmed. One picture that tells you where you left off. **With friends** Sign in if you want, add friends and share your progress. No account is needed to solve puzzles — the social side is entirely optional and free. **Your way** Light or dark theme, English or Turkish — all switchable inside the app, instantly. **Free, or go Pro** Unlimited puzzles, scans and hints — no daily limit. The app is supported by ads shown after scans. PuzzleLens Pro removes ads entirely. Pro is a monthly auto-renewing subscription; the price is shown in the app and on the App Store. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alperensaglam.github.io/puzzlelens/privacy

Screenshots

HelpAlarm4 screens
PuzzleLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HelpAlarm at none against PuzzleLens's shown. HelpAlarm also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). PuzzleLens's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HelpAlarm ships an update every 4 weeks, PuzzleLens every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
HelpAlarm versus PuzzleLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelpAlarmPuzzleLens
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBALLOON Records Gesellschaft m.b.H.Alperen Saglam

In-app purchases

None

HelpAlarm

No in-app purchases

None

PuzzleLens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HelpAlarm free?
HelpAlarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PuzzleLens free?
PuzzleLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HelpAlarm or PuzzleLens have ads?
PuzzleLens shows ads; HelpAlarm does not.
Which is updated more often, HelpAlarm or PuzzleLens?
HelpAlarm ships an update every 4 weeks, and PuzzleLens every 8 days. Most recently, HelpAlarm was updated on October 11, 2026 and PuzzleLens on October 12, 2026.

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