Comparison

the Internet Puzzle Database vs Puzzlr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

the Internet Puzzle Database

Explore a vast collection of jigsaw puzzles with this comprehensive reference platform. Discover over 22,000 indexed puzzles from hundreds of brands, contributed by a global community of enthusiasts. It serves as a rich resource for researching and comparing puzzle types and designs.

Highlights
  • Extensive puzzle database
  • Over 22,000 indexed puzzles
  • 800+ puzzle brands
  • User-submitted puzzle catalog
  • Puzzle research and comparison
Features
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The Internet Puzzle Database (IPDb) is a comprehensive puzzle reference platform where users can discover and explore a vast collection of jigsaw puzzles. The database boasts over 40,000 fully indexed puzzles from more than 1500 brands, contributed by more than 1500 puzzle enthusiasts from 109 countries in its first 3 years. IPDb offers an organized, user-driven approach to cataloging puzzles, allowing users to submit their own puzzles to the growing collection. The platform does not offer puzzle-solving functionality but serves as a rich resource for puzzle lovers to research, compare, and find information on various puzzle types, brands, and designs.

About

Puzzlr

Features
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THE LOG YOUR PUZZLES WERE MISSING. Building a puzzle leaves memories, but most of them fade. Puzzlr tracks every box you build: per-session timer, pieces placed, progress photos, rating, and personal notes. Your puzzle history organized, searchable, and ready to share. WHAT MAKES PUZZLR DIFFERENT: • Live per-session timer • Box OCR: scan the barcode or a photo and we auto-fill brand + piece count + title • Auto timelapse: the app produces a progress video without a separate camera setup • Smart ETA: predicts when you'll finish the puzzle based on your real pace • Monthly collage: a shareable mosaic of every puzzle you built that month • Stats: time-per-piece, speed by brand, evolution over time • Full organization: wishlist, abandoned, tags, search • Achievements and "one year ago" memories — Letterboxd for puzzles WHO IT'S FOR: For people who build puzzles often and want to remember them. For the one who likes to watch themselves improve. For the one who builds the same box multiple times and wants to compare. For the one who enjoys the aesthetic as much as the challenge. PRIVACY: Your collection is yours. We don't share your data. Everything syncs optionally with your account so you can see it from the web too (puzzlr.app/app). Made in Colombia, indie, ad-free. Terms of Use (EULA): https://puzzlr.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://puzzlr.app/privacy

Screenshots

the Internet Puzzle Database3 screens
Puzzlr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: the Internet Puzzle Database at none against Puzzlr's 2. the Internet Puzzle Database also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Puzzlr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. the Internet Puzzle Database asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

the Internet Puzzle Database ships an update every 2 days, Puzzlr fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
the Internet Puzzle Database versus Puzzlr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterthe Internet Puzzle DatabasePuzzlr
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB89 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperHenrik RasmussenHugo Martin Badel Castro

In-app purchases

None

the Internet Puzzle Database

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Puzzlr

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is the Internet Puzzle Database free?
the Internet Puzzle Database is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Puzzlr free?
Puzzlr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do the Internet Puzzle Database or Puzzlr have ads?
Neither the Internet Puzzle Database nor Puzzlr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, the Internet Puzzle Database or Puzzlr?
the Internet Puzzle Database ships an update every 2 days, and Puzzlr fortnightly. Most recently, the Internet Puzzle Database was updated on June 3, 2026 and Puzzlr on September 12, 2026.

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