Comparison

PlaceHunt vs JigTile

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

Head to head
About

PlaceHunt

Features
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Master the world map—offline. PlaceHunt is a fast, addictive map quiz where you aim, tap, and guess real places—then watch your geographic intuition level up. By the time you beat the levels, you’ll navigate the map with confidence and pick up tons of fascinating facts along the way. How it works • Pick a category (Capitals, Seas & Oceans, and more). • Read a short hint, pan/zoom the map, and place the crosshair. • Tap to answer, track your time, and try to beat your best. Why you’ll love it • Works offline — play anywhere, no Wi-Fi required. • Learn by doing — every level builds real map sense and memory. • Smart hints — reveal more info when you need it. • Progress & stats — best time, averages, and completion tracking. • Share your results — challenge friends with your stats. • Made for speed — smooth controls, clean UI, phone & tablet ready. Download PlaceHunt and start seeing the world map differently. Terms of Use: https://mapapps.org/termsph.html Privacy Policy: https://mapapps.org/privacy_policyph.html

About

JigTile

Engage in a relaxing puzzle experience by swapping and placing tiles to complete images of iconic world landmarks. Unlock new destinations and explore global cultures with each solved puzzle. Perfect for unwinding and discovering the world from your screen.

Highlights
  • Drag and swap tile mechanics
  • Hundreds of landmark images
  • Progressive destination unlocking
  • No timers or pressure
  • Collect and explore world atlas
Features
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Explore the world - one puzzle at a time. JigTile: Puzzle World Landmarks is the ultimate relaxing puzzle experience for curious minds and travel lovers. Swap and place tiles to complete stunning images of the world's most iconic landmarks, then unlock the next destination and keep exploring! HOW IT WORKS Each level challenges you to solve a tile puzzle featuring a real-world landmark. Complete the puzzle, unlock the location, and move on to discover a whole new part of the world. Every image is tied to its country and culture, making each solve feel like a mini journey. EXPLORE THE WORLD From the Eiffel Tower to the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu to the Colosseum... JigTile takes you on a global adventure through your screen. The more you solve, the more of the world you unlock. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Relaxing drag and swap tile mechanics, easy to pick up, satisfying to master - Hundreds of stunning landmark images across dozens of countries - Progressive unlocking system, complete puzzles to discover new destinations - Perfect for winding down, commuting, or filling a few quiet minutes - No timers, no pressure, just pure puzzle satisfaction COLLECT AND EXPLORE Build your personal world collection as you unlock landmark after landmark. Each completed puzzle adds a new destination to your atlas. How many can you discover? PERFECT FOR YOU IF YOU LOVE - Jigsaw puzzles and tile games - Relaxing brain games without stress - Travel, geography, and world cultures Download JigTile now and start your journey. The world is waiting to be solved.

Screenshots

PlaceHunt4 screens
JigTile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JigTile at every 3 days against PlaceHunt's every 6 weeks. PlaceHunt's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. PlaceHunt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and JigTile sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlaceHunt ships an update every 6 weeks, JigTile every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PlaceHunt versus JigTile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaceHuntJigTile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB161 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolodymyr LunkovAYLIN YAZICI

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PlaceHunt

Subscriptions3
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium$5.993 Months
  • Premium$17.991 Year
6 purchases

JigTile

One-time6
  • 200 Coins$1.99
  • 500 Coins$3.99
  • No Ads$4.99
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  • No Ads Bundle$9.99
  • 1500 Coins$9.99
  • 4000 Coins$19.99

Questions

Is PlaceHunt free?
PlaceHunt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JigTile free?
JigTile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlaceHunt or JigTile have ads?
Both PlaceHunt and JigTile show ads.
Which is updated more often, PlaceHunt or JigTile?
PlaceHunt ships an update every 6 weeks, and JigTile every 3 days. Most recently, PlaceHunt was updated on October 30, 2026 and JigTile on November 5, 2026.

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