Comparison

Bright Puzzles HD vs HappyJigsawPuzzles

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

Head to head
About

Bright Puzzles HD

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
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Bright Puzzles turns your iPad into a beautiful jigsaw table. Pick from thousands of hand-curated pictures — or use your own photos — and enjoy a smooth, relaxing puzzle experience designed exclusively for iPad. THOUSANDS OF PUZZLES • 3,400+ beautiful pictures organized in themed collections • New images arrive automatically — no app update needed • Crisp, high-resolution photography: landscapes, animals, art, and more YOUR PHOTOS, YOUR PUZZLES • Turn any photo from your library into a jigsaw puzzle • AI Images: generate brand-new puzzle art right on your iPad (requires Apple Intelligence on supported devices) MADE FOR RELAXING PLAY • Six difficulty levels per picture, from a quick 16 pieces to a challenging 196 • Pieces snap satisfyingly into place when you get them right • Start with border pieces only — the filter lifts by itself once the frame is complete • Designed for the full iPad screen in landscape PICKS UP RIGHT WHERE YOU LEFT OFF • Every piece you place is saved automatically • iCloud keeps your progress in sync across all your iPads • Upgrading from an earlier version? Your completed puzzles and your own photo puzzles carry over automatically REMOVE ADS • An optional subscription (monthly or yearly) removes all banner ads • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions Whether you have five minutes or a whole afternoon, Bright Puzzles is the calm corner of your iPad. Happy puzzling! Privacy Policy: https://www.brightpuzzles.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HappyJigsawPuzzles

Features
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A simple puzzle game. Put the scattered puzzle fragments into the correct position and make it a complete picture. You can open this game anytime, anywhere to add fun to your life. The game has undergone long-term development by our developers and repeated testing by our testers, resulting in a low crash rate and only taking up a small amount of storage space on your phone.

Screenshots

HappyJigsawPuzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HappyJigsawPuzzles at none against Bright Puzzles HD's 10. HappyJigsawPuzzles also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Bright Puzzles HD's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Bright Puzzles HD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. HappyJigsawPuzzles asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bright Puzzles HD ships an update every 2 months, HappyJigsawPuzzles every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bright Puzzles HD versus HappyJigsawPuzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBright Puzzles HDHappyJigsawPuzzles
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB97 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIvan Fernandes静辉 袁

Bugs and requests

Bright Puzzles HD

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • 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
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  • App freezes after completing puzzles
  • Purchased puzzle packages disappear after updates
  • Custom photo feature crashes when adding pictures
  • Puzzle progress lost when exiting app
  • Puzzle lines don't dissolve after completion
  • Flickr image integration broken (blank gray screen)
  • Pieces occasionally don't fit in final puzzle
  • Ads appear despite paid version
  • Cannot reload custom photo add-on after update
  • Landscape mode non-functional
  • Puzzle already completed with no restart option
  • Pieces repositioned when returning to puzzle

Requested features

15 requests
  • 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
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  • Ability to assemble pieces in holding areas before final placement
  • More free puzzles included with app
  • Cheaper or free option for custom photos
  • Landscape mode support
  • Sound effects toggle/customization
  • Larger puzzle piece sizes for younger users
  • Option to adjust snap sensitivity
  • Ability to connect pieces together before final placement
  • Blank puzzle slots for purchase
  • Pro version with all puzzles included

HappyJigsawPuzzles

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bright Puzzles HD

One-time10
  • Puppies$0.99
  • Baby Animals$0.99
  • Monuments$0.99
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  • Flowers and Butterflies$0.99
  • USA Landscapes$0.99
  • Birds$0.99
  • Sea Life$0.99
  • Beaches$0.99
  • Europe landscapes$0.99
  • Autumn$0.99
None

HappyJigsawPuzzles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bright Puzzles HD free?
Bright Puzzles HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HappyJigsawPuzzles free?
HappyJigsawPuzzles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bright Puzzles HD or HappyJigsawPuzzles have ads?
HappyJigsawPuzzles shows ads; Bright Puzzles HD does not.
Which is updated more often, Bright Puzzles HD or HappyJigsawPuzzles?
Bright Puzzles HD ships an update every 2 months, and HappyJigsawPuzzles every 2 days. Most recently, Bright Puzzles HD was updated on November 6, 2026 and HappyJigsawPuzzles on October 25, 2026.

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