# NIU vs Puzzle Patch App

The clearest difference is rating: Puzzle Patch App at 5.0 against NIU's 2.9. Puzzle Patch App also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). NIU's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzle Patch App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NIU asks for nothing beyond the download.

Puzzle Patch App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NIU has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of NIU's written reviews are positive against 100% of Puzzle Patch App's.

## The numbers

| Metric | NIU | Puzzle Patch App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niu/id439798389/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-patch-app/id6757317231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Northern Illinois University](https://appshunter.io/developer/439798392) | [AI Practica Foundry LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865795710) |

## What reviewers say

### NIU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niu/id439798389)

Access essential campus information, including event schedules, tech support, and residence hall updates. Find emergency contacts, navigate with campus maps, and connect through social media.

**Highlights:** Campus resource links, Event calendars, Tech guides, Laundry machine status, Emergency information, Campus maps, Social media integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Puzzle Patch App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-patch-app/id6757317231)

This app generates an endless supply of unique puzzles for children, adapting to their growth with smart AI. It offers a safe, ad-free, and distraction-free environment that encourages critical thinking and logic through engaging gameplay. Puzzles can be saved for offline enjoyment, making it perfect for on-the-go learning.

**Highlights:** AI-generated puzzles, Adaptive difficulty, Offline play, Ad-free experience, Privacy-focused, Critical thinking development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NIU free?

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

### Is Puzzle Patch App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NIU or Puzzle Patch App?

Puzzle Patch App is rated higher. NIU averages 2.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Puzzle Patch App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NIU or Puzzle Patch App have ads?

Neither NIU nor Puzzle Patch App shows ads.

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