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Art Puzzle vs Jigsaw Puzzle

Art Puzzle 4.6★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Tie
Jigsaw Puzzle 4.6★ · Free + IAP 60

Art Puzzle is a unique take on jigsaw puzzles with a story element, but it suffers from excessive ads and technical glitches, making Jigsaw Puzzle a potentially more traditional and stable choice if it avoids these issues.

Full reviews: Art Puzzle · Jigsaw Puzzle

Art Puzzle offers a distinctive 'story' mode and an interactive approach to puzzles, appealing to those seeking something beyond traditional jigsaws. However, it is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads, bugs, and a perceived decline in quality and story continuity. Jigsaw Puzzle is not reviewed here, so a direct comparison on its merits is not possible, but Art Puzzle's issues suggest a traditional jigsaw app might be preferred by some.

Head to head

Features & Gameplay edge: Art PuzzleR1R2R3R7
Art Puzzle Art Puzzle offers a unique, interactive puzzle experience that some users find addictive and a refreshing change from standard jigsaws . It initially featured a storyline that 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, finding it unintuitive and frustrating R7R25. There are also complaints about repetitive puzzles and a perceived decline in artwork quality and appearance after updates .
Jigsaw Puzzle No reviews for Jigsaw Puzzle were provided, so a direct comparison of its features and gameplay is not possible.
Ease of Use & User Experience tieR4R6R10R13
Art Puzzle Art Puzzle is described as relaxing and soothing by some R17, but many users find the experience severely hampered by an overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay R4R10R13R18. These ads appear before, during, and after levels, making the game stressful rather than relaxing R10R13. Technical issues like freezing, pieces not fitting, or the app crashing are also frequently reported, making the game frustrating and unplayable for some R6R16R25R39.
Jigsaw Puzzle No reviews for Jigsaw Puzzle were provided, so a direct comparison of its ease of use and user experience is not possible.
Price & Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR4R10R13R17
Art Puzzle Art Puzzle is a free app with in-app purchases (IAP). Many free users complain about the excessive and intrusive ads, which significantly detract from the game's enjoyment R4R10R13R18. Some users who paid to remove ads report that ads reappeared after updates, leading to frustration and calls for refunds . One long-term player highly recommends paying to remove ads for a more peaceful experience R17.
Jigsaw Puzzle No reviews for Jigsaw Puzzle were provided, so a direct comparison of its pricing and value is not possible.
Pick Art Puzzle if

You are looking for a jigsaw puzzle game with a unique, interactive twist and a storyline, and are willing to pay to remove ads to avoid significant interruptions R17.

Pick Jigsaw Puzzle if

You prefer a more traditional jigsaw puzzle experience without the reported bugs, intrusive ads, or storyline issues that plague Art Puzzle. (Based on Art Puzzle's negatives, assuming Jigsaw Puzzle avoids these.)

Evidence note: The comparison is heavily skewed as only reviews for Art Puzzle were provided. The 'b_take' sections reflect this lack of data, making it impossible to directly compare Jigsaw Puzzle's strengths and weaknesses from user reviews.

Frequently asked

Does Art Puzzle have a story mode?
Yes, Art Puzzle initially features a storyline that many users enjoy, following characters through different puzzles, but this story often abruptly ends or becomes inaccessible after certain levels R11R15R20R21.
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, significantly interrupting gameplay and making the experience frustrating for many users R4R10R13R18.
Does Art Puzzle have technical issues?
Yes, users report various technical issues with Art Puzzle, including the game freezing, puzzle pieces not fitting into their slots, and the app crashing, which makes the game frustrating and sometimes unplayable R6R16R25R39.

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. [R1] Art Puzzle 2/5 · GB Not what I expected: Its not very interactive more of like a kids game. Adult loose interest after certain time.
  2. [R2] Art Puzzle 5/5 · GB Only giving it 5 stars so you can see: Nothing like the advert at all. Just a puzzle game. Deleted it once I realised
  3. [R3] Art Puzzle 3/5 · GB Too Much Greenery!: Great little app. Various themes and collections. My only dislike is the excessive amount of plants and shrubs in nearly every puzzle. To the point where one scene has people having a picnic and they’ve brought along a potted plant!
  4. [R7] Art Puzzle 1/5 · GB Mrs: Have to follow sequence cannot placed one item before another
  5. [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
  6. [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
  7. [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 😢
  8. [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
  9. [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
  10. [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.
  11. [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!
  12. [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
  13. [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
  14. [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.
  15. [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.
  16. [R25] Art Puzzle 1/5 · GB Mr: Very boring .. u r putting right thing but intentionally not allowing u put fix issue.so you can have to use adds rubbish.. so bad not allowing u even in comments all nick names taken what a rubbish
  17. [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

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