Comparison

Griddler vs Nonogram

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

Solve logic puzzles by filling in cells based on number clues to reveal hidden pixel art. Offers over 10,000 levels, daily challenges, and smart assists for a smooth deduction experience. Play anytime, anywhere, even offline.

Highlights
  • 10,000+ logic puzzles
  • Daily challenges with streak tracking
  • Auto-mark completed numbers
  • Large board optimizations
  • Smart hint system
  • Offline play
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Game Overview Reveal hidden pixel art with numbers and logic! This is a pure Nonogram (Picross) puzzle game: use row and column clues to fill or mark cells on the grid and logically reconstruct the image step by step. Easy to learn, deeply replayable—jump into high‑quality logic challenges anytime, anywhere. Key Features • 10,000+ levels: from beginner to veteran, content for long‑term play • Single solution and fully tested: every level is rigorously validated for consistent, unambiguous logic • Auto‑mark completed numbers: when a row or column satisfies its clues, remaining cells are auto‑marked to reduce routine actions and keep focus on deduction • Daily Challenge: new puzzle every day; calendar view and backfill supported to maintain streak momentum • Legendary Challenge: extra‑large boards (45+ x 45+) for long‑form deduction and ultimate reveals • Graduated difficulty curve: Beginner / Normal / Hard / Expert / Master, improve step by step • Auto save in play: progress is saved during gameplay; no loss when switching or offline • iCloud sync: Automatically sync game progress across devices, seamless switching between iPhone and iPad • Play offline: enjoy most content without an internet connection Controls & Assist • Fast Fill/Mark switching: tuned for Nonogram feel to reduce mis‑taps and keep the flow • Big‑board optimizations: cursor input, board panning, and multi‑level zoom for precise moves on large grids • Smart helpers: optional pre‑marking to speed early scanning; auto‑marking on completed rows/columns for smoother late game • Smart Hint: Intelligent hint system that automatically analyzes the current board and suggests the next logical move to help you overcome challenges • Clear clue states: row/column clues update in real time, making deduction paths obvious • Advanced options (optional): ignore continuous taps once a clue segment is satisfied to prevent overfilling; auto‑complete "simple" rows/columns at the start of a new game to jump into real deduction faster Daily Challenge • The day's puzzle unlocks on schedule; future dates stay locked to prevent spoilers • Completion state and play count are tracked; monthly progress is easy to see • Missed a day? Replay past puzzles to keep your rhythm and sense of streak Why This Nonogram • Pure logic, zero guesswork: every step follows from the clues • Large boards that still feel great: mobile‑first interactions and visualization • Massive, high‑quality content: 10,000+ levels, single solution, auto‑marking for long‑term fun Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Griddler3 screens
Nonogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nonogram at 5.0 against Griddler's 3.8. Griddler's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (116 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nonogram holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Griddler has 116 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Griddler ships an update fortnightly, Nonogram every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Griddler versus Nonogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGriddlerNonogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (116 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB102 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperWhite Hot Games LtdFeng Xia

Customer experience

Griddler

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

Nonogram

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Griddler

One-time1
  • Full Game$2.99
8 purchases

Nonogram

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Membership Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Month Membership Subscription$3.991 Month
One-time6
  • Coin Pack 1$0.99
  • Remove ads pack$1.99
  • Coin Pack 2$1.99
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  • Coin Pack 3$3.99
  • Coin Pack 4$6.99
  • Coin Pack 5$9.99

Questions

Is Griddler free?
Griddler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nonogram free?
Nonogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Griddler or Nonogram?
Nonogram is rated higher. Griddler averages 3.8 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Nonogram averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Griddler or Nonogram have ads?
Nonogram shows ads; Griddler does not.
Which is updated more often, Griddler or Nonogram?
Griddler ships an update fortnightly, and Nonogram every 9 days. Most recently, Griddler was updated on October 1, 2026 and Nonogram on September 10, 2026.

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