# Jigsaws vs Jigsaw Bug

Jigsaws and Jigsaw Bug both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Jigsaw Bug's written reviews are positive against 42% of Jigsaws's. Jigsaw Bug also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (25K vs 7). Jigsaws's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jigsaw Bug sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Jigsaws asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Jigsaws against 4.7 for Jigsaw Bug. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jigsaw Bug has 25K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Jigsaws's written reviews are positive against 92% of Jigsaw Bug's.

Jigsaws ships an update every 3 months, Jigsaw Bug every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jigsaws | Jigsaw Bug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaws/id445707712/reviews)** | [4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-bug-hd-puzzle-game/id804982722/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **91.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fishdog.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/337519299) | [Digital Strawberry LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/804982725) |

## What reviewers say

### Jigsaws

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaws/id445707712)

Engage with a collection of over 150 animal and landscape jigsaw puzzles. This game offers an intuitive interface with adjustable piece counts, making puzzles accessible for all skill levels. An ad banner is present, with an optional ad-free paid version available.

**Highlights:** Over 150 animal and landscape puzzles, Adjustable number of pieces, Intuitive interface, Pieces snap into place, Accessible for all skill levels, Ad-supported free version

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jigsaw Bug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-bug-hd-puzzle-game/id804982722)

Enjoy thousands of high-resolution jigsaw puzzles with beautiful images from professional photographers. Offers various cut styles, an optional tray, and dynamic puzzle cuts for a unique challenge. Puzzles are suitable for all ages and skill levels, with automatic saving and customizable backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Thousands of high-resolution puzzles, Beautiful images from professional photographers, Variety of puzzle cut styles, Optional tray for piece organization, Dynamic puzzle cuts, Automatic saving of progress, Customizable game background

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stained Glass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colorful Abstracts (en-US) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Color Wheel (en-US) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Season | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Park (en-US) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Camping Out | $2.99 | one-time |
| Color Explosion (en-US) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Birthday Party (en-US) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bright Colors (en-US) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Colorful World | $3.99 | one-time |
| Brilliant Colors | $3.99 | one-time |
| Splash of Color | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stunning Sunsets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Color Burst | $3.99 | one-time |
| Collectibles | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pop of Color | $3.99 | one-time |
| Vivid Colors (en-US) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Windows | $3.99 | one-time |
| Colorful Collections | $4.99 | one-time |
| Color Palette | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vibrant Colors | $4.99 | one-time |
| Radiant Colors (en-US) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Colorful | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 🎨 Colorful and vibrant puzzles
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🧠 Helps keep the mind active
- 💡 Customizable puzzle settings (pieces, shapes)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for new puzzles
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific puzzles
- 🔀 Puzzle pieces can get lost or hidden under completed sections

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing
- Puzzle pieces getting stuck or lost
- Inconsistent performance on different devices

**Requested features**

- More free puzzle packs
- Ability to use own photos as puzzles
- Higher piece count options (beyond 300)
- Puzzle progress sync across devices
- Timed mode or scoring system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jigsaws free?

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

### Is Jigsaw Bug free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jigsaws or Jigsaw Bug?

Jigsaws is rated higher. Jigsaws averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Jigsaw Bug averages 4.7 from 25K ratings.

### Do Jigsaws or Jigsaw Bug have ads?

Jigsaws shows ads; Jigsaw Bug does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jigsaws or Jigsaw Bug?

Jigsaws ships an update every 3 months, and Jigsaw Bug every 5 weeks. Most recently, Jigsaws was updated on October 26, 2026 and Jigsaw Bug on November 2, 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.*