# Sci vs Jigsaw Puzzles⁺

The clearest difference is ads: Jigsaw Puzzles⁺ at none against Sci's shown. Jigsaw Puzzles⁺ also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (27K vs 1). Sci's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sci sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Jigsaw Puzzles⁺ sells 11 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jigsaw Puzzles⁺ has 27K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sci ships an update every 26 months, Jigsaw Puzzles⁺ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sci | Jigsaw Puzzles⁺ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sci-fi-puzzles/id581907856/reviews)** | [4.7 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzles/id1205120029/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 131 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) | [DoraLogic](https://appshunter.io/developer/605680176) |

## 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 Puzzles⁺

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzles/id1205120029)

Engage with a vast collection of jigsaw puzzles featuring colorful pictures across many categories. Customize the difficulty and piece size to match your preference, enhanced by soothing music and relaxing sounds for a calming experience.

**Highlights:** Extensive jigsaw puzzle collection, Multiple colorful picture categories, Adjustable difficulty levels, Customizable piece sizes, Soothing music and relaxing sounds

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Candy Bar | $1.99 | one-time |
| Inspiring Nature | $1.99 | one-time |
| Colorful Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tailor Workshop | $2.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Sewing | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coastal Living | $4.99 | one-time |
| Charming Creatures | $4.99 | one-time |
| Relaxing Vacation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Mix 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Mix | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and therapeutic
- 👍 Adjustable difficulty levels
- 👍 Beautiful and vibrant puzzles
- 👍 Convenient for small spaces
- 👍 Helpful for mental stimulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent puzzle progress tracking
- 🐛 Pieces sometimes lock in wrong places
- 🐛 Difficulty with piece movement and selection
- 🔋 Lack of free/trial puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle progress not always recorded correctly
- Pieces sometimes disappear or get stuck
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More free and affordable puzzle options
- Ability to save and resume puzzles
- Option to change background/board color
- Zoom functionality for larger puzzles
- Puzzle of the day or weekly updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sci free?

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

### Is Jigsaw Puzzles⁺ free?

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

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

Sci is rated higher. Sci averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Jigsaw Puzzles⁺ averages 4.7 from 27K ratings.

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

Sci shows ads; Jigsaw Puzzles⁺ does not.

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

Sci ships an update every 26 months, and Jigsaw Puzzles⁺ every 3 months. Most recently, Sci was updated on October 5, 2026 and Jigsaw Puzzles⁺ on October 22, 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.*