# Crossdots > Logic puzzle game where you color cells to reveal a hidden picture. (iPhone/iPad app by Wevre LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossdots/id588224630 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Wevre LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/588224633) - Category: Games, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 11 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-02-28 - Data updated: 2026-07-07 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossdots/id588224630/reviews.md ## What is Crossdots? A Crossdot puzzle starts as a grid of empty cells. Your goal is to find the hidden picture, using logic to determine which cells to color. The numbers outside the grid are clues that help you figure out what to color in each row and column. This popular logic puzzle is known by many names, including Nonogram, Paint by Number, Griddler, Picross, Pic-a-Pix, Hanjie and many others. To add to the glorious chaos we've chosen our own name: Crossdots. FEATURES * Interact directly and intuitively: tap a cell to color it, tap again to cross it out, again to clear. No fussing with crosshairs or switching between pen and eraser. * Stop tapping a cell and after a few seconds it will lock to prevent you from accidentally changing it with stray taps. Double tap to unlock. * Long press then drag to change multiple cells. * Pinch to zoom and resize the puzzle to fit your device screen. * Undo back to any point in your puzzle history. * After you've solved a puzzle, watch an instant replay. * Highlight a row or column to help you focus on what you are solving. * Puzzles are single color; you have the option to switch colors as a tool to help you find the solution. * Automatic saving of puzzles: come back to the app and pick up right where you left off. * Puzzles are organized into books. Each book offers the first few puzzles free to try. Buy the book to unlock the rest. Good luck and have fun! ## Key features - Intuitive cell coloring and crossing out - Cell locking to prevent accidental changes - Multi-cell editing with drag and drop - Pinch-to-zoom for screen resizing - Undo functionality for puzzle history - Automatic puzzle saving - Puzzles organized into purchasable books ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Book 1: Starting Out | $0.99 | one-time | | Book 2: For the Show | $0.99 | one-time | | Book 3: Charming | $0.99 | one-time | | Book 4: Let's Go | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 51) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossdots/id588224630/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Love These *2023-01-22* It took me a long time to do the Global puzzle but I finally got it! Please, please, please create more puzzles! This is my favorite app! ### 5/5 — Great game! *2019-08-27* Just discovered this one and love it! Lots of puzzles ### 5/5 — More levels please!! *2019-08-09, version 1.2.3* Love this app but need more levels! ### 5/5 — more *2018-12-16* please make more puzzles this is the only good app please more. ### 5/5 — Best Nonogram App! *2018-12-15* I've tried many Nonogram apps, and this is by far the best in terms of interface, puzzle variety, and documentation. The only additional feature I wish for is the ability to change the color of the 5-mark gridlines instead of simply making them bolder. Thanks for a great app! **Developer response:** What color would you want to change them to? Send me your thoughts, or even better, if you have the wherewithal, an image mock-up to `punctuate@crossdots.net`. ### 5/5 — Great interface, wish it offered more puzzles... *2018-10-29* Great puzzle interface, good selection of easy to challenging puzzles. I wish there was a puzzle creation mechanism where you could make your own or input puzzles to solve in the app. I’d settle for more puzzle books made available for download. ### 5/5 — The best! *2017-03-29* My favorite game, no other puzzle app compares. Will buy more puzzles, please create more! ### 5/5 — So much fun! *2017-03-18* This is such a smart game, and so addicting! I just wish there were more puzzles! ### 5/5 — awesome *2017-03-15* awesome game, but needs more puzzles! I've done every puzzle at least twice. Definitely would buy more puzzles! ### 5/5 — Please make more!!!!! *2017-03-06, version 1.2.1* I'd love an update with some new puzzles! ## Frequently asked questions about Crossdots ### What is Crossdots? Crossdots is a logic puzzle game where players color cells in a grid to reveal a hidden picture. It uses numbered clues outside the grid to guide the coloring process. ### How do you play Crossdots? You tap cells to color them based on the numbered clues. Tapping again can cross out cells, and a third tap clears them. The game offers intuitive controls for coloring, undoing, and zooming. ### Does Crossdots have ads? No, Crossdots does not contain advertisements. It is a free game with optional in-app purchases for additional puzzle books. ### What devices can I play Crossdots on? Crossdots is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering a seamless experience across Apple's mobile platforms. ### How often is Crossdots updated? The latest version of Crossdots is 1.2.3, and it was last updated on March 1, 2018. Future updates may introduce new puzzles or features. ### Can I buy more puzzles for Crossdots? Yes, Crossdots organizes puzzles into books. The first few puzzles in each book are free, and you can purchase additional books to unlock the rest of the puzzles. ### What is the age rating for Crossdots? Crossdots has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players, including children and adults. ### Does Crossdots offer offline play? Yes, Crossdots automatically saves your progress, allowing you to pick up where you left off. This feature supports offline play for uninterrupted puzzling. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.3 — 2018-03-01 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Version 1.2.3 Crossdots has been updated to work with the iPhone X and iOS 11. ### 1.2.2 — 2017-03-15 Renewed provisioning profiles so app store purchases would work again. ### 1.2.1 — 2016-02-03 No new puzzles in this version; instead, some under the hood improvements, which include: * Modified the logic that crosses out clues to eliminate some false positives. Also fixed a memory leak in that same logic. * Added 2x- and 3x-resolution icons so they look better on higher-resolution displays. * Improved the replay animation so it starts a little slower, picks up speed, and then slows down at the end. (Most people probably don't care, but it gives me lots of delight to watch a replay, and I wanted it to be a little more "organic". I'm very pleased with this result.) * Gave the "back" button a larger hit target so it is easier to hit. A few other buttons got this same treatment. If you like Crossdots, please rate in the App Store. We will never bug you to rate the app while you are playing. ### 1.2 — 2016-01-09 New book of original puzzles. New app functionality: * Pinch to resize puzzle * Full undo * Watch an instant replay of your solved puzzle * Reset a solved puzzle Enjoy! ### 1.1 — 2014-07-15 We've added a third book of puzzles (finally!) and brought the app up to date with iOS 7. A handful of puzzles in Books 1 and 2 did not have unique solutions. In this version we tweaked these puzzles ever so slightly to ensure they had a unique solution. If you've already completed them, it won't change their status as solved. If you choose, however, you can reset the puzzle and do it over again with the updated clues. To reset a solved puzzle, open it up and double tap on the solved image. Puzzles changed in Book 1: * Puzzle 11: Tee Time * Puzzle 15: Jester Puzzles changed in Book 2 * Puzzle 5: Mogul * Puzzle 8: Guitar * Puzzle 14: Lucky * Puzzle 25: Catch The trick about reseting a solved puzzle and some other "power user" hints are listed on the website: crossdots.net Shout out to Jan Wolter's excellent website, webpbn.com, which offers an open source solver program. We used it to double check all the puzzles as they were created to ensure they have unique solutions. And yes, that is how we discovered and fixed the older puzzles in Books 1 and 2. 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