# Jigsaw Puzzle Plus vs Puzzly

The clearest difference is ads: Puzzly at none against Jigsaw Puzzle Plus's shown. Puzzly also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Jigsaw Puzzle Plus's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 41%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jigsaw Puzzle Plus sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Puzzly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Jigsaw Puzzle Plus against 4.4 for Puzzly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 553 and 561 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Jigsaw Puzzle Plus's written reviews are positive against 41% of Puzzly's.

Jigsaw Puzzle Plus ships an update every 3 months, Puzzly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jigsaw Puzzle Plus | Puzzly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (553 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzle-plus/id493051480/reviews) | **[4.4 (561 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzly/id1055165195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 553 | **561** |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OOO Rhyboo](https://appshunter.io/developer/431084244) | [Twice](https://appshunter.io/developer/536932162) |

## What reviewers say

### Jigsaw Puzzle Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzle-plus/id493051480)

Enjoy a realistic jigsaw puzzle experience on your device with over 1000 pieces. Personalize your game by adding your own images and share your creations with friends. Offers multiple difficulty levels and zoom functionality for a convenient and engaging puzzle-solving session.

**Highlights:** Add your own images, Share puzzles via email and social media, Constantly updated picture gallery, 8 levels of complexity (20-1110 pieces), Zoom in/out function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Old City | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Animals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Isac Goulart Vol. I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Isac Goulart Vol. IV | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Lakes | $0.99 | one-time |
| A long Journey | $0.99 | one-time |
| Robert Bielecki – Places | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jess Hager - City Streets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Isac Goulart Vol. VI | $0.99 | one-time |
| Isac Goulart Vol. V | $0.99 | one-time |
| Swan Lake | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jess Hager - Christmas | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alan Sakhavarz XL I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alan Sakhavarz XL II | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dave Barnhouse – Christmas | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great variety of puzzles
- 👍 Ability to use own photos
- ⭐ Excellent app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pieces disappearing or getting stuck
- 🔧 Difficulties with new update
- 💰 Ads/in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles crashing or losing progress
- Pieces not locking in place properly
- Inability to download new puzzles

**Requested features**

- Ability to sort/organize pieces
- Captions for puzzle images
- Option to share completed puzzles


### Puzzly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzly/id1055165195)

Transform beautiful photos into engaging puzzles for solo play or friendly competition. Share custom puzzles with friends through messaging apps and challenge them to solve your creations.

**Highlights:** Thousands of beautiful photo puzzles, Puzzles up to 10x10 size, Random puzzle generation, iMessage app integration, Create puzzles from your own photos, Share puzzles via messaging apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited random puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected
- 📷 Limited photo/puzzle options
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Issues with uploading/processing photos
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create larger puzzles
- More customization options
- Web interface for sharing
- Compatibility improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jigsaw Puzzle Plus free?

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

### Is Puzzly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jigsaw Puzzle Plus or Puzzly?

Puzzly is rated higher. Jigsaw Puzzle Plus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 553 ratings, while Puzzly averages 4.4 from 561 ratings.

### Do Jigsaw Puzzle Plus or Puzzly have ads?

Jigsaw Puzzle Plus shows ads; Puzzly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jigsaw Puzzle Plus or Puzzly?

Jigsaw Puzzle Plus ships an update every 3 months, and Puzzly every 10 days. Most recently, Jigsaw Puzzle Plus was updated on October 12, 2026 and Puzzly on October 15, 2026.

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