Comparison

Jigsaw Solitaire vs Shiftmate

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

Head to head
About

Jigsaw Solitaire

This game combines classic solitaire card mechanics with jigsaw puzzle assembly. Strategically place cards to reveal stunning images, offering a relaxing and mentally engaging experience for all skill levels. Enjoy a growing gallery of themes and daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Card placement for image assembly
  • Intuitive swipe controls
  • Sequential card connection rewards
  • Daily puzzles with increasing complexity
  • Diverse and expanding image gallery
  • Accessible for all player levels
Features
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Experience the unique tranquility and creative fulfillment of Jigsaw Solitaire, a game that merges thoughtful card placement with the gradual revelation of stunning imagery. Gently slide and connect cards to assemble complete pictures, immersing yourself in a fresh and engaging hybrid of classic solitaire and jigsaw puzzle mechanics. Game Highlights Build Images Through Strategic Placement: Every card holds a piece of the puzzle. Freely position them on the board; when aligned correctly, they seamlessly merge, delivering a fluid and gratifying sense of progress. Intuitive Swipe Gameplay: Move cards effortlessly with a simple swipe. Combined pieces travel together intuitively, offering a responsive and cohesive interaction that feels natural and smooth. Engaging Combination Moments: Feel a spark of delight as multiple cards connect in sequence—a feature designed to appeal to enthusiasts of solitaire, spider solitaire, and thoughtful puzzle games alike. Accessible to All Players: Designed for both short, relaxing breaks and longer, more contemplative sessions, the game welcomes players of every experience level. A Growing Gallery of Themes: Explore a diverse and ever-expanding collection of images, from serene nature scenes and beloved animals to inspiring artworks and landscapes. New content is added regularly, offering lasting enjoyment and visual variety. How to Play Swipe to move cards: Tap and drag any card to reposition it across the play area. Move connected groups: Once cards merge into a larger segment, you can move them as one unified piece. Mind card layering: Be strategic when placing cards—overlapping a smaller card onto a larger one may reduce its visibility. Take on daily puzzles: Encounter fresh challenges every day that gradually increase in complexity. Complete them to earn rewards and engage your mind through playful problem-solving. Whether you're drawn to puzzles, solitaire, or simply seeking a moment of calm focus, Jigsaw Solitaire provides a visually pleasing, mentally engaging, and deeply rewarding escape. Begin your first puzzle now and savor the simple, satisfying harmony of placing every piece where it belongs.

About

Shiftmate

Features
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Match-3, rethought for people who like to plan. In Shiftmate there are no swaps. The board has one gap, and every swipe slides a whole row or column into it. Two, three, even six gems move at once, the gap travels on, and chains fall into place. Read the board, plan the route of the gap and set up the cascade. WHY PLAYERS LOVE IT • One gap, endless plans: every move changes where your next move can be. • See what drops next: the top row shows the next gem in every column. No blind luck. • 250 levels across 26 worlds, each tuned with hundreds of test games. • Frost, crates, double crates, blanks, chains and gold bars keep every world fresh. • Line clears and color blasts: match four or five to build specials. • Daily puzzle: the same board for everyone. Beat par, keep your streak, share your result. • Daily rewards: come back each day, day 7 is the big one. • Undo a move when a plan goes wrong. • Fair by design: no lives, no waiting, no energy timers. • Plays offline. No ads, no tracking, no account. • Distinct gem shapes, easy to tell apart with color blindness. • In English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Vietnamese. Shiftmate is free. Have fun planning the gap.

Screenshots

Jigsaw Solitaire4 screens
Shiftmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shiftmate at none against Jigsaw Solitaire's shown. Jigsaw Solitaire's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Jigsaw Solitaire versus Shiftmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJigsaw SolitaireShiftmate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConifer LimitedAndreas Rutsch

In-app purchases

None

Jigsaw Solitaire

No in-app purchases

None

Shiftmate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jigsaw Solitaire free?
Jigsaw Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shiftmate free?
Shiftmate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jigsaw Solitaire or Shiftmate have ads?
Jigsaw Solitaire shows ads; Shiftmate does not.

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