# Mythical Puzzles vs Jigsaw Puzzles Epic

The clearest difference is rating: Jigsaw Puzzles Epic at 4.7 against Mythical Puzzles's 4.0. Jigsaw Puzzles Epic also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (49K vs 2). Mythical Puzzles's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 Puzzles Epic sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jigsaw Puzzles Epic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jigsaw Puzzles Epic has 49K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mythical Puzzles ships an update every 25 months, Jigsaw Puzzles Epic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mythical Puzzles | Jigsaw Puzzles Epic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mythical-puzzles/id618201992/reviews) | **[4.7 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzles-epic/id796882776/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **49K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 93.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/483881207) | [Kristanix AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/302875353) |

## 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 Puzzles Epic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-puzzles-epic/id796882776)

Engage with a vast collection of over 20,000 high-definition jigsaw puzzles across diverse categories. Enjoy daily free puzzles, offline play, and customizable difficulty levels. Create your own puzzles from personal photos for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Over 20,000 HD puzzles, Daily free puzzle, Offline play, 11 difficulty settings, Custom puzzles from photos, Unique piece shapes, Save progress

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countryside 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vibrant Colors 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Desserts 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vibrant Colors 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animals Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Colors Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tropical Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Majestic Landscapes Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Summer Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spring Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Paradise | $3.99 | one-time |
| Christmas 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Edition | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Beautiful, high-quality puzzles
- 🎨 Wide variety of puzzle themes and categories
- 🧩 Flexible puzzle settings (piece count, rotation, etc.)
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- ⏱️ Quick and easy to complete puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific puzzle pieces
- 🛑 Intrusive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🤖 Automated piece placement can feel limiting
- 🔀 Difficulty navigating between puzzles
- 💰 Paywall for additional puzzle packs

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle board resizing issues
- Puzzle progress not saving correctly
- Crashes or freezes after extended gameplay

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and resume puzzles across devices
- Option to sort and organize completed puzzles
- More diverse puzzle themes and categories
- Customizable backgrounds and music options
- Achievements or progress tracking system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mythical Puzzles free?

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

### Is Jigsaw Puzzles Epic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mythical Puzzles or Jigsaw Puzzles Epic?

Jigsaw Puzzles Epic is rated higher. Mythical Puzzles averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Jigsaw Puzzles Epic averages 4.7 from 49K ratings.

### Do Mythical Puzzles or Jigsaw Puzzles Epic have ads?

Both Mythical Puzzles and Jigsaw Puzzles Epic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mythical Puzzles or Jigsaw Puzzles Epic?

Mythical Puzzles ships an update every 25 months, and Jigsaw Puzzles Epic every 2 months. Most recently, Mythical Puzzles was updated on October 22, 2026 and Jigsaw Puzzles Epic on October 28, 2026.

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