Comparison

Jigsaw Crossword vs Spring Shuffle

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

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About

Jigsaw Crossword

Reconstruct crosswords by fitting lettered jigsaw pieces together. Offers extensive customization for grid size, difficulty, and language, with helpful game aids. Ideal for word puzzle enthusiasts looking for a unique challenge.

Highlights
  • Jigsaw piece crossword reconstruction
  • Unlimited customizable puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • 36 downloadable language dictionaries
  • Adjustable grid size and orientation
  • Word definitions and language learning aid
  • High score tracking
Features
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Recreate a crossword with jigsaw pieces. The letters on the pieces help you complete the puzzle. Easy to use interface, drag and drop puzzle pieces across the screen. This game is also known as pieceword, bits & pieces, jigcross, jigsnip and building blocks. The words to find are in English, or you can play in 35 other languages. • Play an unlimited number of different puzzles!! • Multiple difficulty options. Play one of 10 built in difficulty levels, or use the custom mode to configure the difficulty of the game to exactly what you want • Four different sizes of puzzle piece are possible • Pieces can start outside the grid (classic version), or all are randomly placed on the grid and are then swapped to find the solution (ideal for smaller screens) • Designed for fun games from the smallest mobile phones up to the largest tablets You can configure: 1) Grid size Specify exactly how many columns and rows to use (from 3 to 20). Even non square grids (e.g. 12x15) are possible 2) Difficulty settings Change the difficulty of the puzzles, from easy to very difficult 3) Language Choose the language of the word list, from a large range of downloadable dictionaries. 36 languages are currently available (see below) 4) Orientation Can be played in portrait or landscape mode. Just rotate your device and the display adjusts automatically This app gives you the ultimate power to play the game just the way you want. Game aids: 1) As words are formed, then valid words are highlighted 2) You can choose to have one or more pieces placed into their correct position at the beginning of the game 3) During the game, you can request a random puzzle piece to be placed into its correct position 4) You can ask the game if a selected puzzle piece is in the correct position Each game is assigned a difficulty level from 0 (easy) to 9 (very hard). The difficulty level is determined by the settings or the difficulty selector. Each difficulty level maintains the high scores (measured by fastest time to complete the game). The game displays the best 20 scores for each difficulty level. Other features unique to this app: 1) View the definition of the word from an online dictionary (internet connection required) 2) When you play with a word list in a foreign language, the word definition will (where possible) be in your own language. This is great for language learning! You can play this app in the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Russian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Greek, Indonesian, Romanian, Serbian, Serbo-Croatian, Slovak, Slovene, Turkish, Ukrainian, Afrikaans, Albanian, Azeri, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Catalan, Galician, Tagalog

About

Spring Shuffle

Unscramble letters to form words inspired by beautiful photographs. This game enhances cognitive skills and vocabulary with intuitive tap-and-swap gameplay across multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Photo-based word puzzles
  • Tap and swap letter mechanics
  • Brain-boosting cognitive challenges
  • Multi-language support
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Diverse puzzle categories
Features
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Introducing "Spring Shuffle" - the captivating mobile game that combines the joy of word puzzles with the intrigue of picture clues! Available on both smartphones and tablets, this game is perfect for word enthusiasts and puzzle lovers alike. HOW TO PLAY: • Each level presents you with a stunning photograph that hides the secret to unlocking the word puzzle. • Words related to the photo are displayed on your screen, but there's a twist - the letters are all mixed up! • Your task is to tap and swap the jumbled letters to reconstruct the words correctly. • Solve the puzzle to advance to the next level and uncover more photographic wonders! FEATURES: • Diverse Puzzles: A vast collection of photos across various categories to keep your mind buzzing. • Brain-Boosting Fun: Enhances cognitive skills, memory, and vocabulary. • Multi-Language Support: Play in six different languages, broadening your linguistic prowess. • Intuitive Gameplay: Simple tap-and-swap mechanics for a smooth gaming experience. • Progressive Difficulty: Challenges increase as you advance, keeping you engaged for hours. Whether you're on a break or in for a long haul, "Spring Shuffle" is your go-to game for a fun, educational, and visually delightful experience. Unscramble, discover, and enjoy!

Screenshots

Jigsaw Crossword4 screens
Spring Shuffle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Spring Shuffle at none against Jigsaw Crossword's shown. Spring Shuffle also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). 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. Jigsaw Crossword sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Spring Shuffle sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Jigsaw Crossword against 4.7 for Spring Shuffle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Jigsaw Crossword's written reviews are positive against 100% of Spring Shuffle's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Jigsaw Crossword versus Spring Shuffle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJigsaw CrosswordSpring Shuffle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (49 ratings) — better4.7 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHavosMaribou Inc.

Customer experience

Jigsaw Crossword

All ratings49 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.7%

Spring Shuffle

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Jigsaw Crossword

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter (no ads)$4.991 Year
4 purchases

Spring Shuffle

One-time4
  • BRONZE$2.99
  • SILVER$7.99
  • GOLD$19.99
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  • PLATINUM$29.99

Questions

Is Jigsaw Crossword free?
Jigsaw Crossword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spring Shuffle free?
Spring Shuffle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jigsaw Crossword or Spring Shuffle?
Jigsaw Crossword is rated higher. Jigsaw Crossword averages 4.8 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Spring Shuffle averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.
Do Jigsaw Crossword or Spring Shuffle have ads?
Jigsaw Crossword shows ads; Spring Shuffle does not.

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