# Bright Puzzles HD vs Puzzle Planet

Bright Puzzles HD and Puzzle Planet both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Puzzle Planet's written reviews are positive against 44% of Bright Puzzles HD's. Puzzle Planet also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bright Puzzles HD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Puzzle Planet sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Bright Puzzles HD against 4.0 for Puzzle Planet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 26 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Bright Puzzles HD's written reviews are positive against 84% of Puzzle Planet's.

Bright Puzzles HD ships an update every 2 months, Puzzle Planet every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bright Puzzles HD | Puzzle Planet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-puzzles-hd/id375608468/reviews) | **[4.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-planet/id394148280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Fernandes](https://appshunter.io/developer/300833689) | [Small Planet Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/364657717) |

## What reviewers say

### Bright Puzzles HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-puzzles-hd/id375608468)

Engage with a collection of beautiful jigsaw puzzles offering four difficulty levels. Organize pieces with grouping options and receive helpful visual cues for correct placement. Expand your puzzle library with new themed picture packs.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty levels (64-324 pieces), Piece grouping options, Visual placement assistance, Expandable picture library, Beautiful imagery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puppies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baby Animals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monuments | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flowers and Butterflies | $0.99 | one-time |
| USA Landscapes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Birds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sea Life | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beaches | $0.99 | one-time |
| Europe landscapes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Autumn | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful, high-quality puzzle images
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎯 Flexible difficulty options with adjustable piece sizes
- 🧩 Separate piece tray prevents piece searching
- 📱 Works well on iPad with portrait/landscape modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezes
- 📱 Incompatibility with newer iPad models (iPad Pro, iPad 11)
- 🎮 All puzzle pieces same shape/size reduces challenge
- ❌ Pieces snap into place without adjacent pieces
- 🔄 Cannot rotate puzzle pieces

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during puzzle play
- Migration process fails after updates
- Screen displays only 2/3 of board on newer iPads
- White puzzle pieces appear instead of images
- Puzzles cannot be selected or opened

**Requested features**

- Pinch-zoom functionality for better piece visibility
- Ability to rotate puzzle pieces for difficulty
- More diverse puzzle image categories (landscapes, buildings, nature)
- Save progress across sessions for all puzzles
- Preview image display while solving


### Puzzle Planet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-planet/id394148280)

Embark on a cosmic journey solving challenging jigsaw puzzles across scenic Earth destinations. This app offers fast-paced, skill-based gameplay with scoring and leaderboards. Expand your puzzle collection with additional scenic packs.

**Highlights:** Scenic puzzle destinations, Challenging jigsaw puzzles, Skill and strategy gameplay, Scoring and leaderboards, In-app puzzle purchases, Gorgeous photography

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yum Yum Yum: Japan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Slow and Steady | $0.99 | one-time |
| Psycho Plants | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hooves and Horns | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tasmania Mania | $0.99 | one-time |
| Building Bridges | $0.99 | one-time |
| 兔年 / Year of the Rabbit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Catatonic Cats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pandamonium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fintastic Voyage | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great fun and enjoyable
- 🎨 Nice graphics and design
- 🧠 Good for training brain and memory
- 🎮 Addictive and entertaining
- 💡 Innovative twist on puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Not enough puzzles
- 💰 Puzzles need to be purchased
- 🤏 Too simplistic for some
- 🤏 Snaps pieces too easily
- 🤔 Hard to see details on small screens

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when power up is used
- Hard to see details on small iPhone screen

**Requested features**

- Add more puzzles
- Add more difficulty levels
- Offer better combo packs for purchasing puzzles
- Improve interface
- Allow freedom to place puzzle pieces anywhere


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bright Puzzles HD free?

Bright Puzzles HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Puzzle Planet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bright Puzzles HD or Puzzle Planet?

Puzzle Planet is rated higher. Bright Puzzles HD averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Puzzle Planet averages 4.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do Bright Puzzles HD or Puzzle Planet have ads?

Neither Bright Puzzles HD nor Puzzle Planet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bright Puzzles HD or Puzzle Planet?

Bright Puzzles HD ships an update every 2 months, and Puzzle Planet every 3 months. Most recently, Bright Puzzles HD was updated on October 24, 2026 and Puzzle Planet on October 23, 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.*