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Head-to-head

Art Puzzle vs Jigsawscapes®

Art Puzzle 4.6★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Jigsawscapes®
Jigsawscapes® 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75

For a more traditional and relaxing jigsaw puzzle experience, Jigsawscapes® is likely the better choice, while Art Puzzle offers a unique, story-driven art puzzle format but is plagued by excessive ads and technical issues.

Full reviews: Art Puzzle · Jigsawscapes®

Art Puzzle offers a distinct art puzzle experience, initially with a storyline, but is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads and technical glitches. Jigsawscapes®, while not directly reviewed here, generally represents the more traditional, relaxing jigsaw experience that Art Puzzle users sometimes seek but don't fully find.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay tieR7R8R11R15
Art Puzzle Art Puzzle offers a unique 'art puzzle' format, distinct from traditional jigsaws, which some users find enjoyable and challenging R8R29. It initially featured a story mode, which many users enjoyed and became invested in R11R15R20R21. However, this storyline often abruptly ends or becomes inaccessible, leading to disappointment R11R15R20R21. Some users also dislike the forced sequence of placing items R7 and find the puzzles repetitive .
Jigsawscapes® As there are no specific reviews for Jigsawscapes® provided, a direct comparison of its features and gameplay is not possible. However, the high lifetime rating suggests a generally positive user experience with its offerings.
Ease of Use and User Experience edge: Jigsawscapes®R12R16R17R22
Art Puzzle Many Art Puzzle users find the game relaxing and soothing when it functions correctly R17. However, numerous complaints highlight significant issues, including pieces not fitting or freezing R16R39R45, the app crashing , and an unintuitive interface R22. The game's age restriction of 12+ is also questioned by users who see it as a simple jigsaw puzzle R12.
Jigsawscapes® Without direct reviews for Jigsawscapes®, it's difficult to assess its specific ease of use. However, its higher lifetime rating suggests a smoother and more user-friendly experience compared to Art Puzzle's reported issues.
Reliability and Performance edge: Jigsawscapes®R6R16R39R45
Art Puzzle Art Puzzle suffers from significant reliability issues, with users reporting bugs that prevent progress R6, freezing during gameplay R16R39, and pieces not being placeable R45. The app also forces users to accept 'Personalise Your Experience' to play, which some find intrusive .
Jigsawscapes® No specific reviews are available for Jigsawscapes® regarding its reliability and performance, but its higher lifetime rating implies fewer critical issues than Art Puzzle.
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) edge: Jigsawscapes®R4R10R13R18
Art Puzzle Art Puzzle is free with in-app purchases, but the free experience is severely hampered by an excessive number of ads R4R10R13R18. Ads appear before, during, and after levels, interrupting gameplay and making it frustrating R10R13. Some users who paid to remove ads report that ads reappeared , diminishing the value of the purchase. The game also forces ad views to progress .
Jigsawscapes® Jigsawscapes® is also free with in-app purchases. Without specific reviews, it's not possible to detail the ad experience or the value of its IAPs. However, the higher lifetime rating suggests a potentially less disruptive free experience or more satisfying paid options compared to Art Puzzle.
Support and Updates tieR11R13R15R20
Art Puzzle Art Puzzle users report issues with updates, such as a decline in appearance and the disappearance of the story mode R11R15R20R21. There are also complaints about slow content updates, with new puzzle sets taking months to appear R13 and frequent repetition of puzzles . Some users also note changes to completed pictures after updates, where parts vanish .
Jigsawscapes® No specific reviews are available for Jigsawscapes® regarding its support or updates, so a direct comparison is not possible.
Pick Art Puzzle if

Pick Art Puzzle if you are looking for a unique art puzzle experience that deviates from traditional jigsaws and you are willing to pay to remove ads for a more peaceful experience R17R29.

Pick Jigsawscapes® if

Pick Jigsawscapes® if you prefer a more traditional, reliable jigsaw puzzle game with a generally smoother user experience and fewer intrusive ads, as implied by its higher lifetime rating.

Evidence note: The comparison for Jigsawscapes® is based solely on its lifetime rating, as no specific user reviews were provided for this app. Therefore, its 'takes' are inferred from its overall positive reception relative to Art Puzzle's detailed criticisms.

Frequently asked

What kind of puzzles does Art Puzzle offer?
Art Puzzle offers a unique 'art puzzle' experience where users place objects and pieces to complete a scene, which is different from traditional jigsaw puzzles and was initially tied to a storyline R8R11R29.
Are there many ads in Art Puzzle?
Yes, Art Puzzle is heavily criticized for an excessive number of ads that appear before, during, and after levels, interrupting gameplay and making the experience frustrating for many users R4R10R13R18.
Does Art Puzzle have a story mode?
Art Puzzle initially featured a storyline that many users enjoyed and became invested in, but this story often abruptly ends or becomes inaccessible after certain levels, leading to disappointment R11R15R20R21.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R7] Art Puzzle 1/5 · GB Mrs: Have to follow sequence cannot placed one item before another
  2. [R8] Art Puzzle 5/5 · GB Excellent app.: I’m absolutely addicted to this app. I’m on it every chance I get. It’s such a nice change from standard jigsaw puzzles, and just as challenging. Love it!
  3. [R11] Art Puzzle 5/5 · GB Where the Story Go?: Been playing this game for a while now and really like it. However I was following the storyline avidly through the different puzzles but the story seemed to abruptly stop and just pictures instead. It’s still really good though.
  4. [R15] Art Puzzle 3/5 · GB Can’t get back to story!: I was happily completing the story of the woman with the baby. After level 20 I made the mistake of completing a challenge puzzle, now I can’t get back to the story! I can play Pearl Diver or Student Life, but not the story I was doing previously. If I tap on frame 21 it shows another challenge puzzle. Not happy!
  5. [R12] Art Puzzle 3/5 · GB Inappropriate age restriction for this game: This game has a 12+ age restriction on it. Why? My child has an age restricter on her phone so she cannot download this game without parental consent. Why?? What on earth is the problem with this game that you need to be 12+ to play. It’s just a jigsaw puzzle really. I mean get real. Lower the age restriction.
  6. [R16] Art Puzzle 2/5 · GB Freeze: Over the last few days when I try to lift the objects to place on the right place the picture freezes the object falls back.You try again but it happens again.This is happening with every item which is making it quite frustrating.Usually I love playing this but I don’t know how long I can put up with this.
  7. [R17] Art Puzzle 5/5 · GB Beautiful, relaxing game: I've been playing this game since it first came out, years and years ago. I remember paying for the option to remove ads as soon as it became available and I'd highly recommend anyone who wants a more peaceful experience does the same! It's the perfect game to snuggle up under a blanket with. I have severe tinnitus and the calming nature of this game helps me to focus on
  8. [R22] Art Puzzle 1/5 · GB Boring: Not intuitive.
  9. [R6] Art Puzzle 3/5 · GB Good game but Bugs out: The second level keeps bugging out on me and I can’t get past it
  10. [R39] Art Puzzle 1/5 · GB Needs an update: Every time I go to move a piece into place it jumps back to its original spot and because of this I can’t play the game because I can’t make a move
  11. [R45] Art Puzzle 1/5 · GB Pieces won’t fit: I have tried this game as I enjoy puzzles. The pieces will not sit in to their slots when you hover over the area. I have given up.
  12. [R4] Art Puzzle 2/5 · GB Way too many ads: Like this but the number of ads is really annoying. This app seems to have a disproportionate amount of ads which interrupt when playing
  13. [R10] Art Puzzle 2/5 · GB A little stressful due to the onscreen adverts: This used to be an amazing and relaxing app. More recently the adverts that pop up on the screen below the game, every 2 seconds, stops you moving or placing any jigsaw pieces into place. It has become quite annoying to play 😢
  14. [R13] Art Puzzle 1/5 · GB Art puzzle: Used to love this game got into the high 2000 level, the real issue was that you started a new level and with a few seconds a forced ad appears, the worst thing is that it took anything up to three months for a new set of puzzles, and of course the ads still interrupt you as you start a new level, you will be going through and then an ad appears, interrupts your level, spoils the compl
  15. [R18] Art Puzzle 3/5 · GB Way too many ads: Do love this game however due to an ad playing after every puzzle it pushes me ti just not play it. There is no need for that many ads.
  16. [R20] Art Puzzle 4/5 · GB Great game, now i miss the story: I got weirdly invested in the story of this woman and her baby that you start off with and then it just kinda... ends?? in the middle. so now i have lost interested and will be uninstalling lol still is a fun game and a nice easy way to while away the time
  17. [R29] Art Puzzle 5/5 · GB Best interpretation of a jigsaw on a tablet: Whilst it’s not a conventional jigsaw game, it’s better suited to the small screen of a tablet than attempts to squash table sized jigsaws on to it. It’s become my favourite relaxation game on the iPad. Occasionally frustrating finding the final pieces but there’s always help. Some beautiful artwork.
  18. [R21] Art Puzzle 3/5 · GB No continuation of storyline: Just started playing and love it because there was a storyline, and the story line disappeared since level 19 and it’s just random puzzles. It’s okay but definitely not as interesting anymore

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store