# Pixelvale: Nonogram Picross — Cozy Puzzles in Pixel Valley

> Logic puzzles that build a growing pixel art valley with seasonal changes. (iPhone/iPad app by Yves Kopmann.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelvale-nonogram-picross/id6774491715 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yves Kopmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896478388)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Swedish
- Released: 2026-06-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelvale-nonogram-picross/id6774491715/reviews.md

## What is Pixelvale?

Pixelvale is a cozy nonogram game: solve elegant logic puzzles and bring a little valley to life, pixel by pixel.

Every puzzle you solve reveals a hand-painted piece of pixel art—an apple tree, the bakery, a villager—and adds it to your world. So a living valley slowly grows out of pure logic puzzles, transforming across four seasons.

RELAXED PUZZLING

Nonograms (also known as picross or griddlers) are elegant logic puzzles: use the numbers along the edges to work out which cells must be filled. No luck, no time pressure—just you and a calm, satisfying flow of thinking.

A WORLD THAT GROWS

You don't come back to "Puzzle #47"—you return to your valley. Each picture has its own fixed place on the map. Season by season the mood shifts—from blooming spring to quiet winter.

FREE AND FAIR

• Completely free to play
• No ads
• No energy system, no timers, no nagging

If you enjoy Pixelvale, you can support development with a voluntary donation—entirely optional. It unlocks no content: you always have the whole game.

FREE PLAY

Want more? In Free Mode you can solve as many random nonograms as you like, in grid sizes from 5×5 to 25×25—perfect for a short break or a long evening of puzzling.

MADE WITH CARE

• Hand-drawn pixel art, no stock material
• Warm, modern interface with subtle haptic feedback
• Native iOS app: launches instantly, runs on older iPhones, fully playable offline
• Available in English and German

Pixelvale is a calm place to keep coming back to. Grab a puzzle, fill in a few cells—and watch your valley bloom.

## Key features

- Solve logic nonogram puzzles
- Build a growing pixel art valley
- Experience seasonal changes
- Relaxed gameplay with no timers
- Offline play
- Hand-drawn pixel art

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Thank-You | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for the Valley | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Generous Round | $2.99 | one-time |
| Grand Gesture | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelvale-nonogram-picross/id6774491715/reviews.md

### 5/5 — good vibes + a dev that cares

*2026-08-15*

this is the cutest and most cozy looking nonogram/pictogram app. it’s brand spanking new and i think a great entry to the nonogram genre! plus, absolutely nothing beats a developer that cares and i think yves is one of those devs!

### 4/5 — cozy and cute

*2026-08-11*

its cute and relaxing! however, it is a bit hard to tell the difference between colors and its hard to see white on the background. overall, the vibe is nice and i appreciate the creativity~

## Frequently asked questions about Pixelvale

### What is Pixelvale?

Pixelvale is a nonogram puzzle game where solving logic puzzles reveals pixel art that builds a growing valley. The game features seasonal changes and a calm, satisfying flow of thinking.

### Is Pixelvale free to play?

Yes, Pixelvale is completely free to play. There are no ads, no energy systems, and no timers. You can support development with an optional donation, which unlocks no content.

### Can I play Pixelvale offline?

Yes, Pixelvale is a native iOS app that is fully playable offline. It launches instantly and runs on older iPhones, offering a convenient gaming experience.

### What kind of puzzles are in Pixelvale?

Pixelvale features nonograms, also known as picross or griddlers. These are logic puzzles where you use numbers along the edges to determine which cells to fill.

### How does the valley grow in Pixelvale?

Each puzzle you solve reveals a hand-painted piece of pixel art, such as an apple tree or a villager, which is then added to your world. This creates a living valley that slowly grows out of the logic puzzles.

### What are the grid sizes available in Pixelvale?

In Free Mode, you can solve random nonograms in grid sizes ranging from 5x5 to 25x25. This mode is perfect for short breaks or extended puzzling sessions.

### What languages does Pixelvale support?

Pixelvale is available in English and German. The warm, modern interface includes subtle haptic feedback for an enhanced user experience.

### How often is Pixelvale updated?

The latest version of Pixelvale is 2.0.1, which was last updated on July 3, 2026. The app is developed by Yves Kopmann and is designed with care.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2026-08-14

Thanks for your feedback! A player let me know that the Settings screen still showed up in German, even when their iPhone was set to another language.

• Settings, Statistics, Free Play and the season selection are now fully translated into every supported language.
• VoiceOver: colour selection in Colour Picross and undiscovered journal tiles are read out correctly again.

Enjoy your time in Pixelvale.

### 2.1.0 — 2026-08-12

Pixelvale now runs noticeably smoother: puzzle input, haptics, and saving have been optimized. Color Picross clues are also clearer and easier to distinguish—especially with lighter colors.

### 2.0.1 — 2026-07-03

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.0.0 — 2026-06-25

Year 2 – "The Valley Turns Colorful"

A brand-new Color Picross mode: colorful puzzles with their own logic, a new mountain region and 72 new puzzles—each one revealing a colorful pixel picture for your journal.

Now in six languages

German, English, Japanese, French, Dutch and Swedish—interface, content and free-play motifs automatically follow your iOS system language.

Pinch to zoom (new!)

Large grids can now be zoomed and panned with two fingers—you'll hit individual cells with ease even on the biggest boards. A single tap resets the view.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-06-14

Some fixes.

## More apps by Yves Kopmann

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- [Lingkar: Surakarta](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingkar-surakarta/id6790405790)

All apps by Yves Kopmann: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896478388

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-22.*