# Sci vs Jigsaw Puzzle

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jigsaw Puzzle at every 3 months against Sci's every 26 months. Jigsaw Puzzle also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 1). Sci's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sci sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Jigsaw Puzzle sells 21 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jigsaw Puzzle has 4.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sci ships an update every 26 months, Jigsaw Puzzle every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sci | Jigsaw Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sci-fi-puzzles/id581907856/reviews)** | [4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzle-games/id1049229735/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/483881207) | [Twepple Technologies LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/833828385) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Jigsaw Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzle-games/id1049229735)

Engage your mind with a vast collection of free digital jigsaw puzzles for all ages. Create custom puzzles from your own photos and enjoy daily updates with various difficulty levels and gameplay options.

**Highlights:** Free daily updated puzzles, 3000+ HD images, Up to 525 pieces, Create puzzles from own pictures, Rotate pieces option, Work on multiple puzzles simultaneously, Save and finish puzzles later

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack Of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beauty Of Nature II | $0.99 | one-time |
| World Wonders | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beautiful Flowers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kids II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Autumn | $0.99 | one-time |
| Merry Christmas | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sweets II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Country Side | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colors Of Life II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paintings | $1.99 | one-time |
| Baby Animals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Colors Of Life | $1.99 | one-time |
| Merry Christmas 2016 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lakes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sea Life | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hand Craft | $1.99 | one-time |
| Happy Halloween | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag Of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Inclusive | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing
- 🎨 Beautiful puzzles and images
- 🔢 Variety of puzzle sizes
- ⚙️ Customizable settings
- 🤖 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing puzzle pieces
- 🔄 Repeated/recycled puzzles
- 💰 Paywall for more content
- 🔌 Requires internet connection
- 🙄 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle pieces disappearing or not fitting correctly
- App crashes or freezes
- Syncing/login issues when switching devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More free puzzle content
- Ability to save/export completed puzzles
- Improved puzzle sorting/organization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sci free?

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

### Is Jigsaw Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sci or Jigsaw Puzzle?

Sci is rated higher. Sci averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Jigsaw Puzzle averages 4.8 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Sci or Jigsaw Puzzle have ads?

Both Sci and Jigsaw Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sci or Jigsaw Puzzle?

Sci ships an update every 26 months, and Jigsaw Puzzle every 3 months. Most recently, Sci was updated on October 22, 2026 and Jigsaw Puzzle on October 26, 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.*