Comparison

Gigsaw vs Math Salad

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

Head to head
About

Gigsaw

Features
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HD pictures at your own pace. Whether you want to unwind, train your brain, or simply enjoy calm puzzle time, Gigsaw makes every puzzle feel satisfying. WHY PLAYERS LOVE GIGSAW Thousands of high-quality jigsaw puzzles Multiple difficulty levels for all ages Smooth and realistic puzzle-piece movement Relaxing sounds and stress-free gameplay Play offline anytime Daily new puzzles and categories Choose from nature, animals, art, travel, landscapes, fantasy, patterns, cute pets, and more. Start with easy puzzles or challenge yourself with more pieces — it’s completely up to you. PERFECT FOR EVERYONE From beginners to jigsaw masters, Gigsaw is made to be calm, cozy, and enjoyable. No timers. No pressure. Just pure puzzle fun. Download now and enjoy peaceful puzzle time, one piece at a time.

About

Math Salad

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MATH SALAD: BUILD MATH CONFIDENCE THROUGH PLAY Math Salad makes learning arithmetic fun through three engaging puzzle modes designed by educators. Perfect for students ages 8-14 who want to strengthen their mental math skills while playing captivating puzzle games. EDUCATIONAL VALUE Math Salad teaches: Mental arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) Number sense and pattern recognition Strategic thinking and planning Problem-solving under time constraints Working backwards from target numbers Order of operations understanding Aligned with Common Core math standards for grades 3-8. THREE LEARNING MODES MATH MASH Mix six numbers using the four basic operations to reach a target. Like the classic Countdown numbers game reimagined for young learners. 4 difficulty levels (Easy to Expert) Targets from 10 to 2000 Perfect for ages 8-14 Teaches strategic number manipulation NUMBER PATH Follow paths of numbers on creative layouts (grids, spirals, circles) to calculate your way to the target value. 5 unique layouts to explore Visual-spatial learning Progressive difficulty Great for visual learners MATH NINJA Quick-fire mental math practice! Slash correct answers while avoiding traps in this action-puzzle mode. Builds calculation speed Combo multipliers reward accuracy Score-based progression Perfect for timed practice PRACTICE MODES Quick Play : Unlimited practice at your chosen difficulty Daily Challenge : Fresh puzzle every day Time Attack : Beat the clock for bonus points TEACHER & PARENT FEATURES No disruptive ads during gameplay Optional hint system for learning (costs in-game coins) Progress tracking and achievement system Streak tracking encourages daily practice Age-appropriate, educational content only COPPA compliant - safe for children under 13 FAIR MONETIZATION • All game modes are 100% free to play • Optional rewarded video ads for in-game coins • Coins unlock hints for challenging puzzles • NO forced ads, NO paywalls, NO subscriptions • NO in-app purchases required ACHIEVEMENT SYSTEM Over 150+ educational challenges across all modes: • Solve puzzles without hints • Achieve exact target matches • Build solving streaks • Complete difficulty tiers Each challenge rewards in-game coins and builds confidence! STUDENT-FRIENDLY DESIGN • Clean, distraction-free interface • Dark/Light mode options • Encouraging feedback system • No social pressure or comparisons • Focus on personal growth SKILL PROGRESSION Math Salad adapts to your learning: • Start Easy: Numbers 1-10, targets under 100 • Build Medium: Mix of small/large numbers • Master Hard: Complex combinations to 999 • Conquer Expert: Advanced targets up to 2000 WHY TEACHERS LOVE MATH SALAD "Perfect for morning math warm-ups!" - Verified Teacher Review "My students ask to play this during free time." - Educator Feedback "Great for differentiated instruction - all skill levels." - Teacher Comment OFFLINE CAPABLE Practice math anywhere - no internet required for gameplay! PRIVACY & SAFETY • COPPA compliant • No collection of personal information • No third-party tracking • Child-safe advertising only (rewarded videos) • Designed for Families program certified Download Math Salad today and turn math practice into play!

Screenshots

Gigsaw4 screens
Math Salad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Salad at none against Gigsaw's 1. Math Salad also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Gigsaw sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Math Salad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Gigsaw versus Math Salad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGigsawMath Salad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammad UsamaAVIRAJ PATEL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gigsaw

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
None

Math Salad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gigsaw free?
Gigsaw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Salad free?
Math Salad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gigsaw or Math Salad have ads?
Gigsaw shows ads; Math Salad does not.

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