Comparison

Griddler 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

Griddler

Fill in tiles based on numerical clues to solve logic puzzles. Compete globally for the fastest times and climb leaderboards. Features adaptive difficulty and unlimited levels.

Highlights
  • Numerical clue-based grid filling
  • Global leaderboards
  • Unlimited randomly generated levels
  • Adaptive difficulty system
  • Multiple grid sizes
  • Achievements
Features
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Use the numerical clues to fill in the correct tiles and complete the grid! Race against the clock as you compete against players from around the world for the fastest times per gridsize. Griddler, also known as Nonogram, Hanjie and Picross, comes with unlimited randomly created levels in 6 different size grids! Our adaptive difficulty system makes the game more challenging as you improve. Keep levelling and ranking until you're the master of the game! Reached the ultimate rank and want something more challenging? Upgrade to the more difficult levels, ranging up to 10x10! - Leaderboards - Achievements - Share This beautifully crafted game is brought to you by White Hot Games! Happy Griddler-ing! Please note: The App Preview contains footage from the 'Full Game' iAP.

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

Griddler3 screens
Nonogram FRVR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nonogram FRVR at 4.5 against Griddler's 3.8. Griddler's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Griddler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 — 116 and 45 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 56% and 56% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Griddler ships an update fortnightly, Nonogram FRVR monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Griddler versus Nonogram FRVR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGriddlerNonogram FRVR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (116 ratings)4.5 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings116 — better45
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhite Hot Games LtdFRVR

Customer experience

Griddler

All ratings116 ratings
Positive69.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Nonogram FRVR

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Griddler

One-time1
  • Full Game$2.99
1 purchases

Nonogram FRVR

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Griddler free?
Griddler 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, Griddler or Nonogram FRVR?
Nonogram FRVR is rated higher. Griddler averages 3.8 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Nonogram FRVR averages 4.5 from 45 ratings.
Do Griddler or Nonogram FRVR have ads?
Nonogram FRVR shows ads; Griddler does not.
Which is updated more often, Griddler or Nonogram FRVR?
Griddler ships an update fortnightly, and Nonogram FRVR monthly. Most recently, Griddler was updated on September 18, 2026 and Nonogram FRVR on September 3, 2026.

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