# Checkers+ vs Jigsaw Puzzle Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Checkers+ at 5.0 against Jigsaw Puzzle Pro's 4.4. Checkers+ also leads on price ($0.99 vs $9.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Jigsaw Puzzle Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 3). On device support there is nothing between them.

Checkers+ costs $0.99 and Jigsaw Puzzle Pro $9.99 up front. Jigsaw Puzzle Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Checkers+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Checkers+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jigsaw Puzzle Pro has 4.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Checkers+'s written reviews are positive against 58% of Jigsaw Puzzle Pro's.

Checkers+ ships an update every 9 months, Jigsaw Puzzle Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkers+ | Jigsaw Puzzle Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers-plus/id346196709/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzle-pro/id495583407/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 57.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 28 MB | 328 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fishdog.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/337519299) | [Critical Hit Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/396279653) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkers+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers-plus/id346196709)

Enjoy classic checkers with a friend or AI. Features beautiful boards, enforced rules, and subtle visual cues for legal moves. Choose from three AI difficulty levels, perfect for all ages.

**Highlights:** 1 or 2 player modes, Enforced game rules, 3 AI difficulty levels, Multiple board themes, Visual legal move indicators, Pieces glide into position

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jigsaw Puzzle Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzle-pro/id495583407)

Experience the original and largest collection of digital jigsaw puzzles. Enjoy thousands of high-quality images, daily free puzzles, and the ability to create custom puzzles from your own photos. Play anytime, anywhere, with adjustable difficulty levels and rewarding gameplay.

**Highlights:** Over 20,000 high-quality images, New free puzzle daily, Downloadable puzzle packs, Create custom puzzles from photos, Adjustable piece count (4-1024), Rotate and scatter pieces, Save and share completed puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift Pack 2015 | Free | one-time |
| Gift Pack 2016 | Free | one-time |
| Jigsaw Puzzle Purchase | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jigsaw Puzzle Purchase | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jigsaw Puzzle Purchase | $2.99 | one-time |
| World of Color III | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jigsaw Puzzle Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |
| World of Color II | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Places | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jigsaw Puzzle Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent variety of puzzles
- 👍 Great selection of genres
- 💡 Ability to create custom puzzles
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases required
- 🔍 Difficulty finding desired puzzles
- 🔍 Confusing UI changes
- 🔍 Pieces difficult to control and move

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles disappearing after updates
- Coins and purchases not syncing
- Daily puzzle not loading
- Pieces getting stuck off-screen
- App freezing and crashing frequently

**Requested features**

- More free puzzle options
- Ability to delete completed puzzles
- Expand custom puzzle size
- Improved piece control and movement
- Restore previous UI layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkers+ free?

Checkers+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Jigsaw Puzzle Pro free?

Jigsaw Puzzle Pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Checkers+ or Jigsaw Puzzle Pro?

Checkers+ is rated higher. Checkers+ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Jigsaw Puzzle Pro averages 4.4 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Checkers+ or Jigsaw Puzzle Pro have ads?

Jigsaw Puzzle Pro shows ads; Checkers+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Checkers+ or Jigsaw Puzzle Pro?

Checkers+ ships an update every 9 months, and Jigsaw Puzzle Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, Checkers+ was updated on September 29, 2026 and Jigsaw Puzzle Pro on October 19, 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.*