Comparison

Train Words vs Nonogram FRVR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Train Words

Engage in a turn-based word game where you build words from letter tiles on a train. Compete against players worldwide in timed rounds across multiple languages and levels.

Highlights
  • Turn-based gameplay
  • Device-to-device communication
  • Global multiplayer
  • 10 languages supported
  • 12 levels
  • Player statistics and rankings
  • Achievements
Features
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Train Words is a turn-based device-to-device communication word game from the developers of Yatzy World. You play 3 rounds (2 minutes each) where you build and submit as many words as possible using pawns from a letter train. You can play against anyone in the whole world. Train Words features: - Train Words points - 10 different languages - 12 levels - Player titles - Nickname and profile picture - Top rankings (the whole world or just you and your friends) - Player statistics - Pair statistics - Achievements - Connection to Facebook - Friends list - Chat Train Words is part of the World Board Games series, but is NOT based on a classic board game. For help/support, error reports and/or constructive critisism, please do not hesitate to contact us at: www.worldboardgames.com Enjoy Train Words! Copyright © Mattias Simonsson (SIMIT) & Daniel Lidström (Liddan IT) 2016-2018.

About

Nonogram FRVR

Engage your mind with picture cross puzzles set to a calming soundtrack. Solve logic challenges with beautiful graphics and earn stars for perfect play. Offers multiple difficulty levels and themes for a relaxing yet stimulating experience.

Highlights
  • Picture cross logic puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Meditative soundtrack
  • Achievement stars
  • Eye-pleasing graphics
  • 7 different themes
Features
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Have a few minutes to exercise your brain while you relax to a meditative soundtrack? Nonogram has what you’re looking for. The nonogram-style picture cross gameplay is easy to learn but takes practice and skill to master. Hone your powers of deduction and solve the levels – all presented in beautiful, subtle colors and eye-pleasing graphic themes. An incorrect choice in the grid results in a slash. Three slashes and the level must be restarted. Solve the level without slashes to earn achievement stars. Nonogram has 3 levels of difficulty: casual, normal or challenging. Can you earn 3 stars at every level? Features - Choose from 3 levels of difficulty: casual, normal or challenging - Original meditative music - Pleasing sound effects - Collect achievement stars for a perfect record - Suitable for all ages - Sharpen your skills - Eye-pleasing graphics - 7 different themes to choose from - Stress-free challenges - Easy tutorial introduction - Unlimited levels

Screenshots

Train Words4 screens
Nonogram FRVR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nonogram FRVR at 4.5 against Train Words's 3.8. Nonogram FRVR also leads on ratings volume (45 vs 11). Train Words's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Train Words sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Nonogram FRVR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nonogram FRVR holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 45 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Train Words's written reviews are positive against 56% of Nonogram FRVR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Words ships an update every 2 months, Nonogram FRVR monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Train Words versus Nonogram FRVR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain WordsNonogram FRVR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11 ratings)4.5 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1145 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimitFRVR ApS

Customer experience

Train Words

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral16.7%
Negative22.2%

Nonogram FRVR

All ratings45 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Train Words

One-time4
  • Remove Delay$1.99
  • Pair Statistics$1.99
  • Premium$2.99
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  • 100 Concurrent Games$6.99
1 purchases

Nonogram FRVR

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Train Words free?
Train Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nonogram FRVR free?
Nonogram FRVR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Train Words or Nonogram FRVR?
Nonogram FRVR is rated higher. Train Words averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Nonogram FRVR averages 4.5 from 45 ratings.
Do Train Words or Nonogram FRVR have ads?
Nonogram FRVR shows ads; Train Words does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Words or Nonogram FRVR?
Train Words ships an update every 2 months, and Nonogram FRVR monthly. Most recently, Train Words was updated on October 21, 2026 and Nonogram FRVR on October 24, 2026.

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