Mèche vs Puzzle Pointer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mèche
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What if you could see your new haircut before you sit in the chair? Mèche uses AI to try a new cut, color or style on your real photo. A realistic result, true to your face, in seconds. No more regrets, no more "I shouldn't have". HOW IT WORKS 1. Take or pick a photo of yourself. 2. Describe the cut you want (soft bob, wolf cut, pixie, bangs...) or let Mèche suggest one. 3. AI generates your new look in about 20 seconds. 4. Compare before / after, save your favorites, share them. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Try dozens of cuts and colors without cutting a thing. - Drag to compare before and after side by side. - Save your looks to your collection. - Share the result with your stylist or friends for a second opinion. - Get inspired with style ideas made for you. NO SUBSCRIPTION Mèche runs on credits. You only pay for what you use, from €0.99. No subscription, no surprises. Get ahead of your next appointment. See the cut before the cut.
Puzzle Pointer
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Stuck on a jigsaw piece? Snap a photo of it and Puzzle Pointer shows you where to try it on your puzzle's picture, best match first, with the piece turned to match the spot. FIND YOUR PUZZLE IN SECONDS Scan the barcode on the box: over 10,000 puzzles are ready to go, from Ravensburger, Buffalo Games, Galison, White Mountain, Springbok, Cobble Hill and more. Not in the catalogue? Photograph the box front or search by name. HOW IT WORKS 1. Find your puzzle by barcode, box photo or name. 2. Photograph one loose piece. The camera takes the shot when the piece is sharp and whole. 3. See the best spots to try it, ringed on your puzzle picture, with your piece beside each one, turned the right way. 4. Did it fit? Tap yes, or move to the next spot. WHY PEOPLE USE IT • No ads, ever. • No account or sign-up needed. • Works with the puzzle you already own: no need to photograph the finished picture yourself. • Honest when a piece is hard: plain sky or single-colour pieces get a heads-up before you use a search. • Your puzzles and placed pieces stay saved, so you can pick up where you left off. • Share a found piece as a picture card. Some pieces, like plain sky or water, look alike in many places, so you check the fit yourself and move to the next spot if it's not right. FREE TO TRY Your first 5 piece searches are free. Then buy 10 searches for $2.99 (no subscription), or get unlimited searches with Puzzle Pointer Monthly for $6.99 per month. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Prices may vary by region. Privacy Policy: https://puzzlepointer.com/privacy/ Support: https://puzzlepointer.com/support/ Terms of Use: https://puzzlepointer.com/terms/ Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Puzzle Pointer at none against Mèche's shown. Puzzle Pointer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Mèche sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Puzzle Pointer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mèche ships an update every 2 weeks, Puzzle Pointer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mèche | Puzzle Pointer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohamed Akram LAHDIR | Bobby Landerman |
In-app purchases
Mèche
- Mèche 5 credits$0.99
- Mèche 20 credits$2.99
- Mèche 50 credits$4.99
Puzzle Pointer
- Monthly$6.991 Month
- 10 Search Pack$2.99









