Comparison

Puzzle Nest vs MaxiWidget

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

Head to head
About

Puzzle Nest

This app connects jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts to swap puzzles. Browse a community-shared collection, view puzzle details, and manage swap requests seamlessly. It offers a fun, social, and sustainable way to refresh your puzzle collection and discover new challenges.

Highlights
  • Browse community puzzle collection
  • View detailed puzzle listings
  • Request and manage swaps
  • Confirm swap agreements
  • Connect with fellow puzzlers
  • Filter puzzles by category and piece count
Features
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Puzzle Nest is the ultimate puzzle swapping app designed for jigsaw lovers. Browse a growing collection of puzzles shared by fellow puzzlers, view detailed listings with condition notes, and request a swap in just a few taps. Track all your requests in one place, and easily confirm agreements with clear, step-by-step guidance. Whether you're looking to declutter your collection or discover your next favorite challenge, Puzzle Nest makes it fun, social, and sustainable. Key Features: - Explore and filter puzzles by category, piece count, and more - View puzzle details including image, and other info - Send and manage swap requests effortlessly - Confirm and finalize swaps securely - Connect with a community that shares your passion Refresh your puzzle collection—one swap at a time.

About

MaxiWidget

Design and personalize your device's home screen with custom widgets and shortcuts. Enhance your display with unique designs, emojis, and adjustable text sizes. Unlock advanced features like lock screen widgets and color customization with the Pro version.

Highlights
  • Create custom widgets
  • Edit with Shortcuts app
  • Add emojis to widgets
  • Use larger widgets
  • Customize widget colors
  • Adjust text size
Features
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MaxiWidget - create custom widgets: - create beautiful custom widgets - edit them easily with the Shortcuts app - add emojis to make them nicer MaxiWidget Pro ($1.99*): - use larger and lock screen widgets - change widget colors - adjust text size - enjoy an ad-free experience *price in the USA

Screenshots

Puzzle Nest4 screens
MaxiWidget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Puzzle Nest at 5.0 against MaxiWidget's 1.0. Puzzle Nest also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support 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. MaxiWidget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Puzzle Nest asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Puzzle Nest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzle Nest ships an update daily, MaxiWidget every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Puzzle Nest versus MaxiWidget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzle NestMaxiWidget
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrailcode IncGERBEN CASTEL

In-app purchases

None

Puzzle Nest

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MaxiWidget

One-time1
  • MaxiWidget Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Puzzle Nest free?
Puzzle Nest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MaxiWidget free?
MaxiWidget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Puzzle Nest or MaxiWidget?
Puzzle Nest is rated higher. Puzzle Nest averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MaxiWidget averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Puzzle Nest or MaxiWidget have ads?
MaxiWidget shows ads; Puzzle Nest does not.
Which is updated more often, Puzzle Nest or MaxiWidget?
Puzzle Nest ships an update daily, and MaxiWidget every 9 days. Most recently, Puzzle Nest was updated on October 30, 2026 and MaxiWidget on October 30, 2026.

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