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Best Difficult Puzzles Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

Out of 250+ difficult puzzles apps and games on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Difficult Puzzles Apps & Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Brain It On!Brain It On!Free4.5โ˜… (5.1K)YesYesSep 2026
2Firenze PuzzleFirenze PuzzleFreeโ€”NoYesMay 2026
3Niwa: Japanese Logic PuzzlesNiwa: Japanese Logic PuzzlesFreeโ€”NoNoJul 2026
4Frustrating Puzzle GameFrustrating Puzzle GameFree4.6โ˜… (6.6K)YesYesSep 2026
5Prisma PuzzlesPrisma PuzzlesFreeโ€”NoNoMay 2026
6Picto: Daily Nonogram PuzzlesPicto: Daily Nonogram PuzzlesFreeโ€”NoNoSep 2026
7Impulse - Brain TrainingImpulse - Brain TrainingFree4.7โ˜… (848K)YesYesSep 2026
8Field: No-Guess PuzzlesField: No-Guess PuzzlesFreeโ€”NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Difficult Puzzles

Brain It On!#1

Brain It On! by Orbital Nine Games Inc

Challenging Physics Puzzles
Editor's Choice
๐ŸŽฎ Games
4.5๐Ÿ˜Š(5.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Engage your mind with tricky physics puzzles. Draw shapes to find creative solutions to increasingly difficult challenges. Compete with friends and discover multiple ways to solve each puzzle.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Challenging and fun
  • ๐Ÿ”’ No ads
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Engaging physics-based puzzles
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Encourages creative thinking
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Good for brain exercise

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Drawing accuracy issues
  • ๐Ÿ› Glitches and crashes
  • ๐Ÿ› Difficulty spikes too quickly
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Overheating on some devices
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ž Too many ads for hints
Firenze Puzzle#2

Firenze Puzzle by Stefan Sultan

Strong Contender
๐ŸŽฎ Games
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore Florence's art and history through engaging jigsaw puzzles. Features high-quality images of iconic landmarks and artworks, with adjustable difficulty levels and a timer to challenge friends. Discover fascinating facts about each monument as you play.

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FAQ about Difficult Puzzles

What are the best difficult puzzles apps & games for iPhone?
Brain It On! tops our difficult puzzles apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 5.1K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 20 of the top difficult puzzles apps & games we rank are free to download, including Brain It On! and Firenze Puzzle.
Brain It On! shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ difficult puzzles apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Brain It On! is a game that challenges players to solve physics puzzles by drawing shapes. The puzzles are designed to be deceptively difficult, requiring creative thinking and an understanding of basic physics principles to find solutions.
The game offers dozens of brain-busting puzzles with more being added over time. Players can compete with friends, discover multiple ways to solve each puzzle, and share their unique solutions with others.