Comparison

Abstracts vs Jigscore

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

Head to head
About

Abstracts

Engage with 32 unique jigsaw puzzles featuring abstract oil paintings. Select from a range of piece counts, from 4 to 80, with forgiving piece placement. This free game is supported by advertisements.

Highlights
  • 32 abstract oil painting puzzles
  • Adjustable piece count (4-80)
  • Forgiving piece snapping
  • Free to play
  • Suitable for all ages
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32 jigsaw puzzles of abstract oil paintings by Gwen Guidici. Choose various number of pieces from 4 to 80. Pieces snap into place, so precise positioning is not required. This app is free and supported by ads.

About

Jigscore

This game blends dominoes and jigsaws, challenging players to strategically place numbered pieces to achieve target scores. Enjoy a relaxing, puzzle-like experience with no time limits, where tactical thinking leads to high scores.

Highlights
  • Dominoes and jigsaw puzzle mechanics
  • Strategic scoring system
  • No time limits for relaxed play
  • Variety of missions and rule variations
  • Tactical piece placement for high scores
  • Computer opponents
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"Attach on one side to score the number shown, attach on multiple sides to multiply the numbers" - The central rule that Jigscore is built around. Missions alternate between needing a target score, and beating computer opponents. Rule variations and differing board layouts add to the variety. The simple controls are easy to pick up. There are no time limits, play at the pace you want. The calculations are done for you. The game never tries to punish you. This is supposed to be fun! That doesn't mean it is easy. Jigsaws and dominoes are the basis of the gameplay. A set of 60 pieces has one of each combination. This creates tactics based on knowing what has been played, and what is available, just like dominoes, cards, and many other traditional games. There are also tactics around trying to get three or four sided moves for much higher scores, but beware of creating opportunities for opponents in the games. Pieces are allocated randomly (except during the three tutorial levels). There is no manipulation to affect difficulty, the level variations are sufficient for that. Combinations for the tacticians: The first set of pieces has the numbers 2 to 5. Each piece has four different numbers, or a number repeated on two adjacent sides plus two other numbers. Later you will encounter a new set of pieces with the numbers 2 to 6. Each piece has four different numbers. As there are never repeated numbers, there is a "no blocking" rule that stops a number being repeated on multiple sides of an unused location. Check out the Instructions ("?" on the level select screen) to see all the pieces together.

Screenshots

Abstracts4 screens
Jigscore4 screens

Verdict

The call

Abstracts and Jigscore both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Jigscore's written reviews are positive against 0% of Abstracts's. Jigscore also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Abstracts against 5.0 for Jigscore. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Abstracts's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jigscore's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Abstracts ships an update every 9 months, Jigscore every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Abstracts versus Jigscore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbstractsJigscore
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfishdog.netZigZarc Ltd

Customer experience

Abstracts

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Jigscore

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Abstracts

No in-app purchases

None

Jigscore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Abstracts free?
Abstracts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jigscore free?
Jigscore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Abstracts or Jigscore?
Abstracts and Jigscore are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Abstracts or Jigscore have ads?
Abstracts shows ads; Jigscore does not.
Which is updated more often, Abstracts or Jigscore?
Abstracts ships an update every 9 months, and Jigscore every 3 months. Most recently, Abstracts was updated on November 1, 2026 and Jigscore on November 6, 2026.

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