Pettson's Puzzle vs MONSTA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pettson's Puzzle
Engage with classic characters in a charming jigsaw puzzle experience. Solve puzzles with varying piece counts and difficulty settings, featuring interactive surprises upon completion. Designed for all ages, it offers a delightful and ad-free gaming session.
- 8 original jigsaw puzzles
- Adjustable piece counts (12, 16, 24)
- Interactive surprises
- Customizable difficulty
- Suitable for ages 2+
- No ads or in-app purchases
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Solve jigsaw puzzles with old man Pettson and his cat Findus! The jigsaw puzzles are based on original drawings created by Sven Nordqvist, the author of Pettson and Findus. There are eight puzzles with different difficulty levels and an interactive surprise after completing each puzzle! Features: • 8 exciting jigsaw puzzles to solve! • 12, 16 or 24 pieces. • An interactive surprise after each completed puzzle! • Customize difficulty by selecting rotated pieces and/or snap pieces. • Great for all ages, from 2 years old and up. • *** No ads, no in-app purchases. ***
MONSTA
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MONSTA is a turn-based strategy game where brains beat brawn. Join hero Joe in his fight against pesky little monsters! Every move counts, so think ahead, plan smart, and outwit your enemies. The only way to survive is to use your wits and craft the perfect strategy. Game Features: • 50 challenging levels packed with strategy and fun • 10 unique environments to explore and conquer • 13 monsters with distinct personalities and smart AI • 3 weapon types to master in battle • 900+ frames of handcrafted pixel art by pixel art masters • Auto-save so you never lose your progress • Play in portrait or landscape — your choice • Immersive music and sound effects • Power-ups to boost your strategy and turn the tide
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MONSTA at Free against Pettson's Puzzle's $3.99. MONSTA also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and device support (5 vs 3). Pettson's Puzzle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On review sentiment and ads 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
MONSTA is free to download; Pettson's Puzzle costs $3.99 up front. MONSTA sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pettson's Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pettson's Puzzle ships an update every 7 months, MONSTA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pettson's Puzzle | MONSTA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Filimundus AB | Superverse Industries |
Customer experience
Pettson's Puzzle
MONSTA
In-app purchases
Pettson's Puzzle
No in-app purchases
MONSTA
- Pack 6-10$0.99
- Pack 11-15$0.99
- Pack 26-30$0.99
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- Pack 16-20$0.99
- Pack 21-25$0.99
- Pack 41-45$0.99
- Pack 31-35$0.99
- Pack 46-50$0.99
- Pack 36-40$0.99
- All Levels$7.99
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