Comparison

PixSnap vs Masyu

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

Head to head
About

PixSnap

Complete beautiful pictures by placing colorful shapes into their correct spots. This relaxing puzzle game features hundreds of unique images and a simple, satisfying progression. Enjoy a calm and rewarding experience at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Relaxing puzzle gameplay
  • Simple to learn mechanics
  • Satisfying visual progression
  • Hundreds of unique puzzles
  • Helpful hint system
  • Play at your own pace
Features
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PixSnap: relax, solve, and bring beautiful pictures to life with colorful shapes. Every picture is waiting to be completed. Pick up a shape, find where it belongs, and watch the image slowly come together piece by piece. Simple to learn, satisfying to play, and designed for relaxing moments. No complicated rules. No stressful timers. Just shapes, colors, and a little puzzle to solve. WHY PLAYERS STAY See the picture from the beginning. Every empty space gives you a clue, and every shape has its place. The fun comes from recognizing patterns, choosing the right piece, and watching your picture transform from an empty outline into a finished work of art. Whether you have a few minutes or want to complete picture after picture, [Game Name] gives you a peaceful puzzle experience that is easy to pick up anytime. HOW TO PLAY Choose a shape. Pick one of the colorful shapes waiting to be placed. Find its place. Look at the picture and match the shape with the space where it belongs. Fill the picture. Place shapes one by one and watch the image gradually appear. Complete the artwork. Put the final piece in place and enjoy the satisfying moment when the whole picture is finished. A GROWING COLLECTION OF PUZZLE ART Discover a growing collection of pictures to complete, from cute animals and delicious food to nature, objects, characters, places, and colorful everyday scenes. Each completed puzzle becomes part of your collection. Keep playing, discover new designs, and watch your gallery grow one picture at a time. FEATURES Relaxing puzzle gameplay. Take your time and enjoy each picture at your own pace. Simple to learn. Pick a shape, find its matching space, and place it. Anyone can start playing in seconds. Satisfying progression. Watch an incomplete picture slowly transform into a colorful finished image. Hundreds of puzzles. Explore a variety of pictures with different shapes, layouts, and levels of challenge. Easy to play, hard to put down. The rules are simple, but finding the right placement can make every puzzle satisfying to solve. Helpful hints. When you need a little help, useful tools can point you in the right direction. Play at your own pace. No need to rush. Take a break whenever you want and return to your puzzle later. Made for relaxing moments. Clean visuals, colorful shapes, satisfying placement, and gentle feedback make every completed piece feel rewarding. FOR PLAYERS WHO LIKE Relaxing puzzle games. Shape matching games. Coloring puzzles. Picture puzzles. Logic games. Brain teasers. Satisfying games. Calm games. Casual puzzle games. Art and coloring games. Pick a shape. Find its place. Complete the picture.

About

Masyu

Solve the classic Japanese pearl puzzle by drawing a single, closed loop that passes through every black and white pearl. Enjoy deep logic challenges with intuitive touch controls, multiple grid sizes, and daily or random challenges for endless replayability. Track your progress with missions and aim for your best scores.

Highlights
  • Authentic Masyu/Pearl Puzzle gameplay
  • Multiple grid sizes (5x7 to 10x15)
  • Daily and Random Challenges
  • Offline play with timer and scores
  • Progress tracking with missions
  • Intuitive touch controls
Features
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Masyu is the classic Japanese pearl puzzle — draw one closed loop through every black and white pearl. Clean rules. Deep logic. Built for touch: swipe to draw, pinch to zoom, long-press to mark edges, undo anytime. FEATURES • Authentic Masyu / Pearl Puzzle gameplay • 6 sizes from quick 5×7 to deep 10×15 • Daily Challenge with calendar history • Random Challenge for endless variety • Beginner tour and tips • Offline play, timer & best scores • Missions to track your progress Simple to start. Satisfying to master. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.puzzles-together.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

PixSnap4 screens
Masyu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PixSnap at none against Masyu's 1. PixSnap also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Masyu sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PixSnap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PixSnap against 5.0 for Masyu. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixSnap ships an update every 4 days, Masyu fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PixSnap versus Masyu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixSnapMasyu
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexey Li建明 顾

In-app purchases

None

PixSnap

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Masyu

One-time1
  • 30 puzzles$0.99

Questions

Is PixSnap free?
PixSnap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Masyu free?
Masyu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PixSnap or Masyu?
PixSnap and Masyu are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PixSnap or Masyu have ads?
Both PixSnap and Masyu show ads.
Which is updated more often, PixSnap or Masyu?
PixSnap ships an update every 4 days, and Masyu fortnightly. Most recently, PixSnap was updated on October 29, 2026 and Masyu on October 25, 2026.

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