# PathSums vs Magic Jigsaw Puzzles

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PathSums at none against Magic Jigsaw Puzzles's 10. PathSums also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Magic Jigsaw Puzzles's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 181 months) and ratings volume (388K vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Jigsaw Puzzles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. PathSums asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Jigsaw Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Jigsaw Puzzles has 388K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PathSums ships an update every 181 months, Magic Jigsaw Puzzles every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PathSums | Magic Jigsaw Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathsums/id309784665/reviews) | **[4.8 (388K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-jigsaw-puzzles-games/id439873467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **388K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 181 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#137** |
| Size | 25 MB | 418 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fiendsoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/295531458) | [ZiMAD](https://appshunter.io/developer/360112684) |

## What reviewers say

### PathSums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathsums/id309784665)

A numeric puzzle game where players navigate a grid of numbers and operations. The goal is to reach a target value by moving from a starting point through the grid.

**Highlights:** Grid-based number puzzles, Operations included in grid, Start and goal points, Target value objective, Movement-based gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magic Jigsaw Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-jigsaw-puzzles-games/id439873467)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Engage with a vast collection of high-definition jigsaw puzzles, updated daily. Create custom puzzles from your own photos and enjoy a relaxing, stress-relieving experience with customizable music and multiple difficulty levels. Compete in weekly tournaments and share your creations with a global community.

**Highlights:** 40,000+ HD puzzles, Daily free puzzles, Create custom puzzles, 6 difficulty levels, Weekly tournaments, Rotation mode, In-game music

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month | $19.99 | per month |
| 1000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Firework Boosters Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cheap boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Expensive boost | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Variety of puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful puzzle images
- 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay
- 🔓 Offline play
- 💰 Reasonable in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited zoom/view options
- 💤 Freezing/crashing issues
- 📺 Excessive ads and interruptions
- 🔒 Restrictive access to downloaded puzzles
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle pieces getting stuck or disappearing
- Inability to access daily bonus puzzles
- Freezing/crashing when transitioning between puzzles
- Inconsistent behavior after app updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to zoom and pan on puzzle images
- More variety in puzzle piece shapes
- Option to disable ads/interruptions
- Improved offline access to purchased puzzles
- Ability to organize/sort completed puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PathSums free?

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

### Is Magic Jigsaw Puzzles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PathSums or Magic Jigsaw Puzzles?

Magic Jigsaw Puzzles is rated higher. PathSums averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Magic Jigsaw Puzzles averages 4.8 from 388K ratings.

### Do PathSums or Magic Jigsaw Puzzles have ads?

Magic Jigsaw Puzzles shows ads; PathSums does not.

### Which is updated more often, PathSums or Magic Jigsaw Puzzles?

PathSums ships an update every 181 months, and Magic Jigsaw Puzzles every 10 days. Most recently, PathSums was updated on October 9, 2026 and Magic Jigsaw Puzzles on October 18, 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.*