# Picross mobile

> Logic puzzle game to reveal pictures using numerical grid clues. (iPhone/iPad app by Tatjana Kolesnik.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picross-mobile/id541444971 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tatjana Kolesnik](https://appshunter.io/developer/541444974)
- Category: Games, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 67 App Store ratings · 88 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese and 3 more
- Released: 2012-07-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picross-mobile/id541444971/reviews.md

## What is Picross mobile?

Picross mobile - is a fun logic puzzle where you get to fill in squares on a grid according to numeric clues that will reveal a picture as you go. It is also commonly known as Pic-a-Pix, Nonograms, Griddlers or Paint by Numbers. 

Features:
- over 500 puzzles
- support for iPad
- 150 built-in crossword puzzles, and more than 100 downloadable from the Internet. 
- supports sizes of puzzles from 5x5 to 30x30
- supports two types of controls: joystick or finger
- automatic saving and restoring of crossword puzzles
- easy selection of crossword puzzles; filters by size, creation date and crossword puzzle  state
- statistics for crossword puzzles
- ability to change the background color and color filled squares of your choice
- you can easily post your resolved puzzle in Facebook or Twitter!

In the future plans to add:
- ability to create crosswords by users
- crossword puzzles sharing with your friends via social networks
- more detailed statistics of solving crosses
- and more ...

If you have any ideas for improving the game, write they in the comments.


Have fun!

## Key features

- Over 500 puzzles
- Supports various puzzle sizes (5x5 to 30x30)
- Two control types: joystick or finger
- Automatic saving and restoring
- Customizable background and fill colors
- Social media sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access to download new puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy new 70 colored puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Picross mobile?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Addictive and fun puzzles
- 👍 Challenging and intricate puzzles
- 👍 Good variety of puzzles
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Great value for money
- 👍 Enjoyable to pass time
- 👍 Nice aesthetic design
- 👍 Good controls (for some users)
- 👍 Colored picross is enjoyed
- 👍 Offers many hours of entertainment

**Cons**

- 🐛 Difficult and frustrating controls
- 🐛 Cursor/controller issues (uncontrollable, scrolling)
- 🐛 Poor English translation (Engrish)
- 🐛 Small tiles, hard to tap accurately on phones
- 🐛 No zoom functionality
- 🐛 Puzzles are too small on phones
- 🐛 Landscape mode required (for some)
- 🐛 Inconsistent click counts for 'cross'
- 🐛 Numbers don't update in color levels
- 🐛 Background makes it hard to see grid
- 🐛 Faint print against poor background
- 🐛 Puzzles sometimes unsolvable or buggy
- 🐛 Loss of progress when leaving app
- 🐛 In-app purchase prices unclear
- 🐛 No undo button
- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🐛 Puzzles not saving progress
- 🐛 Some puzzles have clues off-screen

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cursor loses control and runs around the board
- Controller takes on a life of its own, scrolling uncontrollably
- App crashes frequently
- Purchased puzzles lost after reinstalling/updating
- Puzzles not saving progress after leaving the app
- Names don't match solution in monochrome puzzles
- Not detecting when puzzle is solved
- Number of clicks for 'cross' varies
- Cursor becomes uncontrollable
- Some puzzles have errors or are unsolvable
- Program detects incorrect number of blocks
- Previously completed crosses show as white squares
- New pictures restart if app is left
- Less than half the advertised puzzles included
- App support link goes to non-existent page
- Logic flaw in puzzles (two legal solutions)
- Background makes it hard to see grid
- Hints are off the edge of the screen
- Puzzles are unsolvable due to grid size/design

**Most requested features**

- Update to IOS 11
- Better controls
- Clearer in-app purchase prices
- Restore purchased puzzles
- More puzzles to purchase
- Hints
- Ability to review completed pictures at full size
- Save on exit (when still in puzzle)
- Instructions on how to play
- Zoom function
- Optimize for iPhone 5
- Changeable background
- Undo button
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 88)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picross-mobile/id541444971/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Update?

*2017-09-28, version 3.1.1*

Are you going to update to IOS 11?

### 1/5 — no.

*2016-12-13, version 3.1.1*

you HAVE yo play with your phone on landscape. which is crap. cause we're not in 2007.

### 4/5 — 4 1/2 stars

*2016-12-10, version 3.1.1*

I downloaded a whole bunch of picross games and liked this one the best. The puzzles are challenging and I love the colored picross as well. The only thing I would change is better controls.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2016-11-09, version 3.1.1*

Very labor intensive to add color. LAME

### 1/5 — Difficult Controls

*2016-10-01, version 3.1.1*

Really difficult to control. The first game worked fine. Half way through the second game and the controller seemed to take on a life of its own. One tap on the arrow and it goes to the end of the row automatically and won't stop scrolling. Logged out to try to reset but same problem. Reverted to manual control and exactly the same happens. Deleting this game from my phone

### 5/5 — 👍

*2015-10-15, version 3.1.1*

This is my favorite picross app - the puzzles are intricate and challenging. The only thing is the prices for the in-app purchases aren't listed anywhere in the app, making it extremely difficult to determine their price short of buying them blindly. Please make this more clear!

### 4/5 — Plz, restore my puzzles purchased

*2015-08-27, version 3.1.1*

I couldn't restore my puzzles i ever bought

### 1/5 — Terrible App!!

*2015-06-19, version 3.1.1*

I played this app a few times ( there's much better nanogram apps out there), and it prompted me to buy more puzzles. I figured why not, I starting to like this app. For $1.99 it gave me about 20 color puzzles.  So then it prompted me to buy 621 puzzles for $2.99. I figured what a great deal. Well all 621 puzzles are in black and white and my 3 year old could do them. I'm very frustrated and annoyed!!!

### 4/5 — Great, could be better

*2015-04-30, version 3.1.1*

The only set back on the game is that the control isn't the best. 
But I love those puzzles I even bought extra! I love that they are difficult! 
I hated the ones you have to tap three times to switch to fill, empty or back to empty.

### 3/5 — Controls don't work well

*2015-03-15, version 3.1.1*

I really enjoy the puzzles, but the controls get messed up pretty often to the point where it'll continuously be scrolling and it won't stop. The only thing that seems to fix it is to completely close the program and then I lose progress on my puzzle. I never even noticed it until I paid for the extra puzzles, which annoys me.

## Frequently asked questions about Picross mobile

### What is Picross mobile?

Picross mobile is a logic puzzle game where players fill in squares on a grid according to numerical clues. Completing the grid reveals a hidden picture. It is also known by names like Pic-a-Pix, Nonograms, Griddlers, and Paint by Numbers.

### What are the key features of Picross mobile?

The app offers over 500 puzzles, supports puzzle sizes from 5x5 to 30x30, and provides two control options: joystick or finger. It also includes automatic saving, puzzle filtering, statistics, and the ability to customize colors and share solved puzzles on social media.

### How is Picross mobile monetized?

The application is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can enjoy the core game for free, with optional purchases available for additional content or features.

### What devices is Picross mobile compatible with?

The description specifically mentions support for iPad. While not explicitly stated for other devices, it is designed for mobile use and likely compatible with other iOS devices.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for casual gaming, exercising logic and problem-solving skills, and passing time with engaging puzzles. Users can enjoy a relaxing yet mentally stimulating experience, with the option to share their achievements with friends.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.1 — 2013-11-01

Fixed some bugs

### 3.1 — 2013-10-24

Added more colored crosses

### 3.0 — 2013-09-17

Added color crosses
Support iOS 7

### 2.4.2 — 2013-07-19

Added French and German languages

### 2.4.1 — 2013-07-05

Fixed crashes

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