# Sci vs Jigsaw Puzzle Ultimate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jigsaw Puzzle Ultimate at none against Sci's 5. Jigsaw Puzzle Ultimate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 26 months). Sci's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sci sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Jigsaw Puzzle Ultimate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sci holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jigsaw Puzzle Ultimate has 29K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sci ships an update every 26 months, Jigsaw Puzzle Ultimate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sci | Jigsaw Puzzle Ultimate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sci-fi-puzzles/id581907856/reviews)** | [4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzle-ultimate/id1113263978/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 149 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/483881207) | [Jigsaw Puzzles For Free](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695645624) |

## 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 Ultimate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzle-ultimate/id1113263978)

Enjoy a vast collection of free jigsaw puzzles or create your own from personal photos. Customize your puzzle experience with rotation options and varying piece counts suitable for different devices.

**Highlights:** 14,000 free puzzles, Create puzzles from photos, Piece rotation, Adjustable piece count, iPad and iPhone support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Tons of free puzzles
- 👍 Easy to use with good controls
- 🎨 Wide variety of puzzle themes and categories
- 💡 Ability to choose puzzle size/difficulty
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 💤 Pieces sometimes move or behave unexpectedly
- 🔍 Small puzzle pieces can be hard to see
- 📺 Distracting ads at the bottom of the screen

**Reported bugs**

- Recent update caused loss of progress on completed puzzles
- Compatibility issues on older devices after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/restore progress on puzzles
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Zoom/magnification functionality for better visibility
- More customization options for puzzle layout and appearance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sci free?

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

### Is Jigsaw Puzzle Ultimate free?

Jigsaw Puzzle Ultimate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Sci is rated higher. Sci averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Jigsaw Puzzle Ultimate averages 4.7 from 29K ratings.

### Do Sci or Jigsaw Puzzle Ultimate have ads?

Sci shows ads; Jigsaw Puzzle Ultimate does not.

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

Sci ships an update every 26 months, and Jigsaw Puzzle Ultimate every 2 months. Most recently, Sci was updated on October 22, 2026 and Jigsaw Puzzle Ultimate on October 30, 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.*