# Puzzle vs Step & Star

The clearest difference is rating: Step & Star at 5.0 against Puzzle's 2.0. Step & Star also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Step & Star sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step & Star holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Puzzle ships an update every 3 months, Step & Star monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzle | Step & Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-amikeo-apps/id874919456/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-and-star/id6783173060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 53 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AUTICIEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/495565739) | [Emily Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835795554) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-amikeo-apps/id874919456)

This app helps children learn to solve puzzles with a step-by-step approach. It offers various difficulty levels and puzzle shapes, with the ability to add custom images. Designed with educators, it develops logical reasoning, concentration, and motor skills.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step puzzle solving, 18 difficulty levels, Customizable image library, Develops logical reasoning, Improves motor skills, Shape and animal recognition

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abonnement Amikeo | $12.99 | per month |
| Abonnement Amikeo | $149.99 | per year |


### Step & Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-and-star/id6783173060)

This app helps create visual schedules for children and adults with predictable routines. It uses "First, Then" picture cards to guide users through tasks, offering audio prompts and celebrations upon completion. It's designed to build independence and reduce anxiety through clear, step-by-step guidance.

**Highlights:** First-Then visual schedule creation, Step-by-step auto-advancing cards, Built-in symbol library and custom photos, Text-to-speech and custom voice recording, Optional countdown timers, Celebrations for task completion, Multiple user profiles, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzle free?

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

### Is Step & Star free?

Step & Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Puzzle or Step & Star?

Step & Star is rated higher. Puzzle averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Step & Star averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Puzzle or Step & Star have ads?

Neither Puzzle nor Step & Star shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzle or Step & Star?

Puzzle ships an update every 3 months, and Step & Star monthly. Most recently, Puzzle was updated on September 20, 2026 and Step & Star on October 15, 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.*