# Nonograms Katana vs Nonogram.com

Nonograms Katana and Nonogram.com both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Nonograms Katana's written reviews are positive against 47% of Nonogram.com's. Nonograms Katana also leads on ads (none vs shown). Nonogram.com's advantage is ratings volume (196K vs 6.8K) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nonograms Katana sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Nonogram.com sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nonograms Katana holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonogram.com has 196K ratings behind it against 6.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Nonograms Katana's written reviews are positive against 47% of Nonogram.com's.

Nonograms Katana ships an update every 3 months, Nonogram.com every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nonograms Katana | Nonogram.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonograms-katana/id1037710023/reviews)** | [4.6 (196K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogramcom-number-games/id1452992954/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K | **196K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#125** |
| Size | 27 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ucdevs Interaction DOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037710022) | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) |

## What reviewers say

### Nonograms Katana

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonograms-katana/id1037710023)

Engage in logic puzzles where you fill cells based on numerical clues to reveal hidden pictures. This app offers a vast collection of puzzles, tools for marking cells, and options to create and share your own challenges.

**Highlights:** 1001 nonogram puzzles, Create and share custom puzzles, Black-and-white and colored puzzles, Puzzles sorted by size, Hints and undo/redo functionality, Cloud save and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Lots of puzzles
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 User-created puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Puzzle progress loss
- 🐛 Ads not working
- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle progress not saving
- Puzzle images not loading
- Freezing/crashing on larger puzzles
- Ads not playing properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to rearrange/move puzzle pieces
- Difficulty ratings for puzzles
- Automatic line/row completion
- Ability to follow/subscribe to users


### Nonogram.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogramcom-number-games/id1452992954)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Engage in an addictive logic game featuring a vast collection of picture cross puzzles. Solve puzzles using numerical clues to reveal hidden images. Offers daily challenges, seasonal events, and tournaments for endless fun and mental stimulation.

**Highlights:** Thousands of picture cross puzzles, Daily challenges and monthly trophies, Seasonal events with unique rewards, Competitive tournaments, Hints and auto-crosses, Relaxing and mentally stimulating gameplay

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Pack of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nonogram.com No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Pack of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🕰️ Great time-passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Small squares on higher difficulty levels
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect tile registrations leading to lost lives
- Ads causing app to freeze or become unresponsive
- Purchased ad-free version not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to save/resume puzzles
- Zoom functionality for smaller screens
- Progress tracking and statistics
- Difficulty scaling beyond 15x15 grids


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nonograms Katana free?

Nonograms Katana is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nonogram.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nonograms Katana or Nonogram.com?

Nonograms Katana is rated higher. Nonograms Katana averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Nonogram.com averages 4.6 from 196K ratings.

### Do Nonograms Katana or Nonogram.com have ads?

Nonogram.com shows ads; Nonograms Katana does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nonograms Katana or Nonogram.com?

Nonograms Katana ships an update every 3 months, and Nonogram.com every 5 weeks. Most recently, Nonograms Katana was updated on October 29, 2026 and Nonogram.com on October 29, 2026.

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