# Solitaire* vs Jigsaw Block Sort

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solitaire* at none against Jigsaw Block Sort's 12. Solitaire* also leads on ads (none vs shown). Jigsaw Block Sort's advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 1) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jigsaw Block Sort sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Solitaire* asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Solitaire* against 4.9 for Jigsaw Block Sort. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jigsaw Block Sort has 5.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Solitaire* ships an update every 2 weeks, Jigsaw Block Sort every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire* | Jigsaw Block Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id6670385290/reviews)** | [4.9 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-block-sort/id6754925146/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 26.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#48** |
| Size | 1 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) | [Tribom Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792165246) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id6670385290)

A classic puzzle game where the goal is to remove all but one peg from the board. Players achieve this by strategically jumping one peg over another into an empty space, removing the jumped peg.

**Highlights:** Single peg elimination gameplay, Strategic jumping mechanics, Classic puzzle experience, Minimalist design, Challenging brain teaser

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jigsaw Block Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-block-sort/id6754925146)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Casual, #56 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #149 Top Grossing · Games, #180 Top Free · Puzzle, #200 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

This game merges jigsaw puzzles with block sorting and solitaire card mechanics. Complete images by sliding and connecting pieces, which then transform into dynamic blocks that continue to move and merge on the board, creating evolving challenges.

**Highlights:** Hybrid jigsaw, block jam, and solitaire mechanics, Dynamic block merging and movement, Evolving board layouts, Fluid slide, move, and connect controls, Chain reactions and satisfying merges, Progressive difficulty and new mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rare Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generous Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Art Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire* free?

Solitaire* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Jigsaw Block Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire* or Jigsaw Block Sort?

Solitaire* is rated higher. Solitaire* averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Jigsaw Block Sort averages 4.9 from 5.4K ratings.

### Do Solitaire* or Jigsaw Block Sort have ads?

Jigsaw Block Sort shows ads; Solitaire* does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire* or Jigsaw Block Sort?

Solitaire* ships an update every 2 weeks, and Jigsaw Block Sort every 10 days. Most recently, Solitaire* was updated on October 3, 2026 and Jigsaw Block Sort on October 15, 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.*