# JCross Nonogram vs Nonogram Square

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nonogram Square at none against JCross Nonogram's 6. JCross Nonogram's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 23). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JCross Nonogram sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Nonogram Square asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for JCross Nonogram against 4.7 for Nonogram Square. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 23 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of JCross Nonogram's written reviews are positive against 87% of Nonogram Square's.

JCross Nonogram ships an update monthly, Nonogram Square every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | JCross Nonogram | Nonogram Square |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jcross-nonogram/id1013587052/reviews)** | [4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-square/id1605042787/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 42 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amir Kadyrov](https://appshunter.io/developer/945326562) | [GIBONG KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605042789) |

## What reviewers say

### JCross Nonogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jcross-nonogram/id1013587052)

Solve logic puzzles where numbers guide you to fill in cells and reveal a hidden picture. Offers thousands of puzzles in various sizes with helpful tools like zoom and undo.

**Highlights:** Thousands of free puzzles, Multiple grid sizes, Zoom mode for large puzzles, Undo option, Light and dark themes, Portrait and landscape support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turn off ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| XSmall puzzle solution | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small puzzle solution | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium puzzle solution | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large puzzle solution | $0.99 | one-time |
| XLarge puzzle solution | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Massive puzzle collection with thousands of nonograms
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎯 Wide variety of difficulty levels from easy to extremely hard
- 📏 Multiple puzzle dimensions (10x10 up to 100x100)
- 🎨 Simple, clean design without unnecessary clutter

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain
- 📱 Display issues with newer iPhone notches covering puzzle numbers
- 🎮 Game area fills too much screen on some devices
- 🖱️ Control buttons too close to screen edges in landscape mode

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and kicks users off mid-puzzle
- Crashes when selecting certain grid sizes
- Puzzle display obscured by notch on newer iPhones
- Control buttons unresponsive at screen edges
- Music continues playing after ads stop

**Requested features**

- Ruler or row/column tracker for larger boards
- Redo button for undoing undo actions
- Hint system showing completed picture
- Ad blocker in-app purchase functionality
- Fix for music playback during gameplay


### Nonogram Square

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-square/id1605042787)

This app offers a variety of picture logic puzzles where you color cells based on number clues to reveal hidden images. It features multiple grid sizes, from 5x5 to 25x25, providing a challenging and engaging experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Picture logic puzzles, Color cells based on number clues, Reveal hidden images, Multiple grid sizes (5x5 to 25x25), Challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JCross Nonogram free?

JCross Nonogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nonogram Square free?

Nonogram Square is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JCross Nonogram or Nonogram Square?

JCross Nonogram is rated higher. JCross Nonogram averages 4.8 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Nonogram Square averages 4.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do JCross Nonogram or Nonogram Square have ads?

Both JCross Nonogram and Nonogram Square show ads.

### Which is updated more often, JCross Nonogram or Nonogram Square?

JCross Nonogram ships an update monthly, and Nonogram Square every 6 weeks. Most recently, JCross Nonogram was updated on October 17, 2026 and Nonogram Square on October 17, 2026.

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