# Pipe Puzzle vs Polygrams

Pipe Puzzle and Polygrams both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Pipe Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 43% of Polygrams's. Pipe Puzzle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Polygrams's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 377). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pipe Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Polygrams sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pipe Puzzle against 4.6 for Polygrams. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polygrams has 4.3K ratings behind it against 377, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Pipe Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 43% of Polygrams's.

Pipe Puzzle ships an update monthly, Polygrams every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pipe Puzzle | Polygrams |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-puzzle/id825634908/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polygrams-tangram-puzzles/id1403036309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 377 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 43.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ECO Pawel Jarosz](https://appshunter.io/developer/347635958) | [Norma Kohn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1312626694) |

## What reviewers say

### Pipe Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-puzzle/id825634908)

Arrange puzzle pipes and elbows to create a perfect connection between two points. This addictive game challenges your creativity to solve intricate piping challenges.

**Highlights:** Arrange puzzle pipes and elbows, Create piping connections, Solve piping challenges, Addictive puzzle gameplay, Creative problem-solving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads. | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Great brain exercise
- 🕰️ Good time waster
- 🎶 Relaxing background music
- 💡 Unique pipe configurations
- 🧩 Challenging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads
- 🙄 Repetitive rating prompts
- 🔍 Difficult to see finished puzzle
- 🎨 Issues for colorblind users

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle disappears after solving
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More levels and puzzles
- Option to remove ads
- Ability to rotate/tap pieces
- Landscape mode
- Online currency for hints


### Polygrams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polygrams-tangram-puzzles/id1403036309)

This logic puzzle game merges Tangram with block puzzle mechanics. Drag and drop pieces to fill shapes without overlap. Enjoy over 2500 levels, from beginner to master, offering a relaxing yet challenging experience for all ages.

**Highlights:** Tangram and block puzzle mechanics, Drag and drop gameplay, Over 2500 levels, Beginner and master difficulty, Offline play, One-touch controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 35 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Hints | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 💡 Unique tangram puzzles
- 🤔 Challenging mental exercise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- 🤦‍♀️ Ads blocking gameplay
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing puzzle pieces
- 🔒 Inability to rotate/flip pieces

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes/freezes
- Paid version still showing ads

**Requested features**

- Customizable puzzle pieces
- Randomized piece order
- Ability to rotate/flip pieces


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pipe Puzzle free?

Pipe Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Polygrams free?

Polygrams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pipe Puzzle or Polygrams?

Polygrams is rated higher. Pipe Puzzle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while Polygrams averages 4.6 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Pipe Puzzle or Polygrams have ads?

Polygrams shows ads; Pipe Puzzle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pipe Puzzle or Polygrams?

Pipe Puzzle ships an update monthly, and Polygrams every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pipe Puzzle was updated on September 22, 2026 and Polygrams on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*