# Griddler vs Nonogram

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Griddler | Nonogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddler/id1154574480/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-picture-cross/id6743321702/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [White Hot Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378597034) | [Feng Xia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387862762) |

## What reviewers say

### Griddler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddler/id1154574480)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |


### Nonogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-picture-cross/id6743321702)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Membership Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*