# PathPix Pro vs Zen Jigsaw

The clearest difference is price: Zen Jigsaw at Free against PathPix Pro's $2.99. Zen Jigsaw also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 127). PathPix Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Zen Jigsaw is free to download; PathPix Pro costs $2.99 up front. Zen Jigsaw sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PathPix Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PathPix Pro against 4.8 for Zen Jigsaw. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zen Jigsaw has 3.4K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of PathPix Pro's written reviews are positive against 63% of Zen Jigsaw's.

PathPix Pro ships an update every 17 months, Zen Jigsaw weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PathPix Pro | Zen Jigsaw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpix-pro/id338509060/reviews)** | [4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-jigsaw/id1523404205/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 127 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 62.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kris Pixton](https://appshunter.io/developer/314306152) | [Oakever Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658671470) |

## What reviewers say

### PathPix Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpix-pro/id338509060)

This app offers a collection of 320 challenging puzzles specifically designed for experienced players. It features unique puzzle types like geometric shapes, short and long paths, and puzzles with limited or no path squares. Completing puzzles reveals miniature pictures and provides witty quotes as rewards.

**Highlights:** 320 challenging puzzles, Special puzzle sections (Shapes, Short Paths, Two Colors, White Space, Long Paths, XLarge), Puzzles reveal miniature pictures, Includes witty quotes, Designed for expert players

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable and easy to use
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 💡 Multiple difficulty levels and puzzle types
- 🕰️ Great time-killer and relaxing experience
- 🎨 Beautiful and crisp visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔄 Lack of ability to reset all puzzles
- 🔍 Blurry graphics on some devices
- 🛑 Developer appears to have abandoned the app

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle #204 causes the app to crash
- Puzzle #149 and #150 delete progress after completion

**Requested features**

- More puzzle levels and new content updates
- Ability to export/backup progress
- Game Center integration and achievements


### Zen Jigsaw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-jigsaw/id1523404205)

Uncover hidden pixel art by coloring blocks based on number clues. This free logic puzzle game offers a variety of creative pictures and difficulty levels to train your brain and pass the time.

**Highlights:** Discover hidden pixel-art pictures, Color blocks based on number clues, Dozens of creative pictures, Multiple difficulty levels, Offline gameplay, Create your own pictures

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Earth Day11123300000 | $0.89 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Art of Lines | $15.99 | one-time |
| Dev test item approved | $61.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Unique puzzle concept
- 💡 Offline playability
- 🎉 No ads (paid version)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔄 Repetitive puzzles
- 💰 Intrusive ads (free version)
- ❌ Removed features (e.g., events)

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles not loading correctly
- Tracking/permissions issues
- Losing progress after updates
- Crashes during events
- Incorrect puzzle solutions

**Requested features**

- Import own photos
- More difficulty levels
- Ability to disable hints/guides
- Themed events and challenges
- Progress sync across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PathPix Pro free?

PathPix Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Zen Jigsaw free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PathPix Pro or Zen Jigsaw?

PathPix Pro is rated higher. PathPix Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Zen Jigsaw averages 4.8 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do PathPix Pro or Zen Jigsaw have ads?

Zen Jigsaw shows ads; PathPix Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, PathPix Pro or Zen Jigsaw?

PathPix Pro ships an update every 17 months, and Zen Jigsaw weekly. Most recently, PathPix Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and Zen Jigsaw on October 16, 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.*