# Magic Jigsaw Puzzles vs Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer at none against Magic Jigsaw Puzzles's 10. Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Magic Jigsaw Puzzles's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 62%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Jigsaw Puzzles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Magic Jigsaw Puzzles against 4.7 for Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Jigsaw Puzzles has 388K ratings behind it against 54K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Magic Jigsaw Puzzles's written reviews are positive against 62% of Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer's.

Magic Jigsaw Puzzles ships an update every 10 days, Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Jigsaw Puzzles | Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (388K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-jigsaw-puzzles-games/id439873467/reviews)** | [4.7 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzles-explorer/id6445890717/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **388K** | 54K |
| Positive reviews | **93.6% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | — |
| Size | 418 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZiMAD](https://appshunter.io/developer/360112684) | [Doodle Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139648773) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Jigsaw Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-jigsaw-puzzles-games/id439873467)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Engage with a vast collection of high-definition jigsaw puzzles, updated daily. Create custom puzzles from your own photos and enjoy a relaxing, stress-relieving experience with customizable music and multiple difficulty levels. Compete in weekly tournaments and share your creations with a global community.

**Highlights:** 40,000+ HD puzzles, Daily free puzzles, Create custom puzzles, 6 difficulty levels, Weekly tournaments, Rotation mode, In-game music

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month | $19.99 | per month |
| 1000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Firework Boosters Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cheap boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Expensive boost | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Variety of puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful puzzle images
- 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay
- 🔓 Offline play
- 💰 Reasonable in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited zoom/view options
- 💤 Freezing/crashing issues
- 📺 Excessive ads and interruptions
- 🔒 Restrictive access to downloaded puzzles
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle pieces getting stuck or disappearing
- Inability to access daily bonus puzzles
- Freezing/crashing when transitioning between puzzles
- Inconsistent behavior after app updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to zoom and pan on puzzle images
- More variety in puzzle piece shapes
- Option to disable ads/interruptions
- Improved offline access to purchased puzzles
- Ability to organize/sort completed puzzles


### Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzles-explorer/id6445890717)

Embark on a relaxing puzzle adventure with a vast collection of over 10,000 HD images across diverse categories. Enjoy daily new puzzles and challenges with adjustable difficulty levels, suitable for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Over 10,000 HD photos, Daily new puzzle packs and quests, 6 difficulty settings (up to 400 pieces), Optional piece rotation, Saves progress on multiple puzzles

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful and vibrant puzzle images
- 🧠 Challenging but fun puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app instability
- 💰 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing small puzzle pieces

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles freezing or not loading
- Losing progress and coins after crashes
- Incompatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save completed puzzles
- Option to view full puzzle at once
- Improved zoom functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Jigsaw Puzzles free?

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

### Is Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer free?

Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Jigsaw Puzzles or Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer?

Magic Jigsaw Puzzles is rated higher. Magic Jigsaw Puzzles averages 4.8 out of 5 from 388K ratings, while Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer averages 4.7 from 54K ratings.

### Do Magic Jigsaw Puzzles or Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer have ads?

Both Magic Jigsaw Puzzles and Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Jigsaw Puzzles or Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer?

Magic Jigsaw Puzzles ships an update every 10 days, and Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Magic Jigsaw Puzzles was updated on October 29, 2026 and Jigsaw Puzzles Explorer on October 29, 2026.

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