# Jigsaw Puzzles Retro vs Sci

The clearest difference is rating: Sci at 5.0 against Jigsaw Puzzles Retro's 4.6. Sci also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Jigsaw Puzzles Retro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jigsaw Puzzles Retro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sci sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sci holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jigsaw Puzzles Retro has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jigsaw Puzzles Retro ships an update every 3 weeks, Sci every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jigsaw Puzzles Retro | Sci |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzles-retro/id509781167/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sci-fi-puzzles/id581907856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OOO Rhyboo](https://appshunter.io/developer/431084244) | [John Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/483881207) |

## What reviewers say

### Jigsaw Puzzles Retro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzles-retro/id509781167)

Experience realistic jigsaw puzzles on your device with over 1000 pieces. Customize your gameplay by adding your own images and share your creations. Enjoy a constantly updated gallery with adjustable difficulty levels.

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Sci

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sci-fi-puzzles/id581907856)

This jigsaw puzzle game offers 60 levels of high-quality sci-fi images. Drag and drop pieces to complete pictures, with options to peek at the original, skip difficult levels, and save completed images. Compete with players worldwide via Game Center.

**Highlights:** 60 sci-fi themed levels, Drag and drop puzzle mechanics, Peek at original image, Skip difficult levels, Save completed images, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peek image | $0.99 | one-time |
| Save image | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jigsaw Puzzles Retro free?

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

### Is Sci free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jigsaw Puzzles Retro or Sci?

Sci is rated higher. Jigsaw Puzzles Retro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Sci averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Jigsaw Puzzles Retro or Sci have ads?

Both Jigsaw Puzzles Retro and Sci show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jigsaw Puzzles Retro or Sci?

Jigsaw Puzzles Retro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sci every 26 months. Most recently, Jigsaw Puzzles Retro was updated on September 28, 2026 and Sci on October 5, 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.*