# Nonograms Katana vs GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nonograms Katana at 83% against GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles)'s 35%. Nonograms Katana also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles)'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nonograms Katana sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nonograms Katana holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonograms Katana has 6.8K ratings behind it against 134, 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 35% of GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles)'s.

Nonograms Katana ships an update every 4 months, GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nonograms Katana | GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonograms-katana/id1037710023/reviews)** | [4.4 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridswan-nonogram-puzzles/id6443878335/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 134 |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 34.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ucdevs Interaction DOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037710022) | [ALI YILDIZ-PUZZLEHOUSEAPPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650208033) |

## What reviewers say

### Nonograms Katana

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

This logic puzzle game challenges you to fill in cells based on numerical clues to reveal hidden pictures. It offers a vast collection of puzzles, creation tools, and engaging expansions for a mentally stimulating experience.

**Highlights:** 1001 nonograms included, Create and share your own puzzles, Black-and-white and colored puzzles, Puzzles sorted by size, Optional RPG expansion, Cloud save and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rubies (5) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Potion of healing lvl. 2 (15) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Potion "Ambrosia" (7) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rubies (15) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rubies (50) | $5.99 | one-time |
| VIP version | $5.99 | 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


### GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridswan-nonogram-puzzles/id6443878335)

Solve logic puzzles by using number clues to reveal hidden pixel art. Offers thousands of free puzzles, multiple types, smart tools, and user-created content. Save progress and create your own unique challenges.

**Highlights:** Thousands of free nonogram puzzles, New puzzles added regularly, Multiple puzzle types (color, triangle, multi), Smart solving tools (zoom, multi-select, undo), Create and share custom puzzles, Cloud backup and restore

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $33.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| 5 Images | $1.29 | one-time |
| Enable Checkpoint | $1.49 | one-time |
| 10 Tips | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Images | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Tips | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100 images | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Tips | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nonograms Katana free?

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

### Is GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) free?

GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nonograms Katana or GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles)?

Nonograms Katana is rated higher. Nonograms Katana averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) averages 4.4 from 134 ratings.

### Do Nonograms Katana or GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) have ads?

GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) shows ads; Nonograms Katana does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nonograms Katana or GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles)?

Nonograms Katana ships an update every 4 months, and GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) every 4 days. Most recently, Nonograms Katana was updated on November 6, 2026 and GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) on November 7, 2026.

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