Best Difficult Puzzles Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 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 (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Niwa: Japanese Logic PuzzlesNiwa: Japanese Logic PuzzlesFree4.0★ (1)NoNoOct 2026
2Field: No-Guess PuzzlesField: No-Guess PuzzlesFree—NoYesOct 2026
3Tri Blocks | Slide Puzzle GameTri Blocks | Slide Puzzle GameFree4.7★ (131)YesYesOct 2026
4Impulse - Brain TrainingImpulse - Brain TrainingFree4.7★ (852K)YesYesNov 2026
5Brain It On!Brain It On!Free4.5★ (5.2K)YesYesOct 2026
6Firenze PuzzleFirenze PuzzleFree—NoYesMay 2026
7Frustrating Puzzle GameFrustrating Puzzle GameFree4.6★ (6.9K)YesYesOct 2026
8Block Puzzle - Sudoku StyleBlock Puzzle - Sudoku StyleFree4.8★ (106K)YesNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Difficult Puzzles

Tri Blocks | Slide Puzzle Game#3

Tri Blocks | Slide Puzzle Game by Loyal Foundry, Inc.

Slide, Solve, Succeed!
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4.7(131 ratings)
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Engage your mind with a unique monochromatic sliding puzzle game. Solve hundreds of challenging triangular block puzzles with no time limits. Offers hints and new levels regularly to keep your brain sharp and relieve stress.

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FAQ about Difficult Puzzles

What are the best difficult puzzles apps & games for iPhone?
Niwa: Japanese Logic Puzzles tops our difficult puzzles apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top difficult puzzles apps & games we rank are free to download, including Niwa: Japanese Logic Puzzles and Field: No-Guess Puzzles.
Niwa: Japanese Logic Puzzles has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ difficult puzzles apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.