# Simon Tatham's Puzzles

> Puzzle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id622220631](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id622220631)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id622220631`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Greg Hewgill
- **Category:** Puzzle
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (244 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.2
- **Last updated:** 2020-09-21
- **First published:** 2013-03-31
- **Size:** 3.59 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simon-tathams-puzzles/id622220631)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://hewgill.com/puzzles/](https://hewgill.com/puzzles/)

## Description

A browser-friendly port of Simon Tatham's Puzzles featuring 38 single-player games. This extension brings a compact set of beloved brain teasers to your browser.

Included games: Black Box, Bridges, Cube, Dominosa, Fifteen, Flip, Flood, Filling, Galaxies, Guess, Inertia, Keen, Light Up, Loopy, Magnets, Map, Mines, Net, Netslide, Pattern, Pearl, Pegs, Range, Rectangles, Same Game, Signpost, Singles, Sixteen, Slant, Solo, Tents, Towers, Tracks, Twiddle, Undead, Unequal, Unruly, Untangle.

## Rankings

- #95,435 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app for an ad-free, free puzzle collection with a huge variety and on-device generation that works offline. The minimalist design and privacy focus are also highlighted. Recurrent drawbacks include the lack of a zoom option, iOS-specific control issues (long-press, edge responsiveness, click sounds), and desktop-oriented instructions that hinder mobile play. Overall, a beloved, distraction-free puzzle suite that could improve with better mobile controls and zoom features.

### Pros

- Ad-free experience with no ads or paywalls; puzzles are free.
- Huge variety of puzzles (classic and original) with many customization options.
- Puzzles are generated on-device and playable offline, with no internet required.
- Clean, minimalist interface that stays away from flashy graphics and distractions.
- Privacy-friendly with little to no telemetry or tracking.

### Cons

- No zoom feature on many puzzles, making large boards hard to see or tap.
- iOS touch controls feel less polished than Android; long-press edge issues and a distracting click sound.
- Desktop-oriented controls and instructions; not fully optimized for mobile (keyboard/mouse references).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id622220631)