# 15 Puzzle Challenge.

> Classic sliding tiles game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id416789249](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id416789249)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id416789249`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Forsbit LLC
- **Category:** Puzzle
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,380 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.9
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-29
- **First published:** 2011-03-31
- **Size:** 105 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/15-puzzle-challenge/id416789249)
- **Website:** [http://www.forsbit.com](http://www.forsbit.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://forsbit.com/privacy-policy](http://forsbit.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Think you’re smart enough? 15 Puzzle Challenge brings the iconic 15-puzzle to iPhone and iPad with a polished, classic look. Slide tiles to arrange them in order and test your problem-solving speed.

Compete globally via Game Center, unlock unique achievements, climb the leaderboards, and share victories with friends on Facebook, Twitter, or email. Ready to prove you’re the #1 master?

## Rankings

- #47,560 — Overall

## Review summary

Users broadly praise 15 Puzzle Challenge as a fun, addictive sliding puzzle with easy touch controls and long-lasting appeal; some say it helps focus and cognitive skills. However, many reviews converge on major downsides: heavy advertising, including after supposedly paying for ad removal; frustration with a recent update that altered tile movement (now requires tapping; feels slower) and adds top banners; occasional stability issues and iPad-loading problems; some missing features like challenging friends.

### Pros

- Fun, addictive puzzle that many players find enjoyable and brain-stimulating.
- Easy-to-use, responsive tile movement with intuitive touch controls.
- Long-lasting, pick-up-and-play appeal; players report playing for years.
- Reported cognitive/educational benefits, with players noting it can help with focus or knowledge.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and ad removal woes; ads appear even after paying for removal; banners and 'more games'.
- New version regression: altered tile movement (must tap tiles, not slide) and overall slower, less smooth gameplay.
- Stability issues: occasional crashes or sudden app closures.
- iPad-specific loading problems preventing starting the game.

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