# Mythical Puzzles vs Jigsaw Puzzle HD®

The clearest difference is rating: Jigsaw Puzzle HD® at 4.9 against Mythical Puzzles's 4.0. Jigsaw Puzzle HD® also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (45K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mythical Puzzles sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Jigsaw Puzzle HD® sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jigsaw Puzzle HD® holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jigsaw Puzzle HD® has 45K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mythical Puzzles ships an update every 25 months, Jigsaw Puzzle HD® every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mythical Puzzles | Jigsaw Puzzle HD® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mythical-puzzles/id618201992/reviews) | **[4.9 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzle-hd/id6654914710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/483881207) | [PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189416142) |

## What reviewers say

### Mythical Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mythical-puzzles/id618201992)

Engage with a collection of mythical creature-themed jigsaw puzzles. Solve 60 levels of beautiful imagery, with options to peek at the original, skip difficult stages, and save completed images. Compete globally via Game Center.

**Highlights:** 60 levels with mythical creature images, Drag and drop puzzle piece assembly, Peek function to preview original image, Save completed images to gallery, Skip difficult levels, Game Center for global competition

**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 HD®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzle-hd/id6654914710)

Engage your mind with a vast collection of high-definition jigsaw puzzles. Enjoy daily challenges, choose from numerous categories and difficulty levels, and experience a relaxing yet brain-training pastime suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** 10,000+ free jigsaw puzzles, Over 10 categories, Customizable difficulty levels, Daily free puzzles, No missing pieces, High-definition images, Achievement system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1500 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads and 7500 stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads and 7500 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $13.99 | one-time |
| 20000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and engaging puzzles
- 🧠 Mentally challenging
- 💻 Convenient to play on mobile devices
- 🎨 Beautiful and colorful images
- 🕰️ Helps pass the time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Annoying sound effects
- 🔀 Repetitive piece presentation
- 🚫 Ads that interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access advertised holiday puzzles
- Difficulty returning to previous game

**Requested features**

- Upload own photos as puzzles
- More puzzle size options
- Ability to save and share completed puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mythical Puzzles free?

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

### Is Jigsaw Puzzle HD® free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mythical Puzzles or Jigsaw Puzzle HD®?

Jigsaw Puzzle HD® is rated higher. Mythical Puzzles averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Jigsaw Puzzle HD® averages 4.9 from 45K ratings.

### Do Mythical Puzzles or Jigsaw Puzzle HD® have ads?

Both Mythical Puzzles and Jigsaw Puzzle HD® show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mythical Puzzles or Jigsaw Puzzle HD®?

Mythical Puzzles ships an update every 25 months, and Jigsaw Puzzle HD® every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mythical Puzzles was updated on November 1, 2026 and Jigsaw Puzzle HD® on November 5, 2026.

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