# Nonogram Galaxy vs Sky Castle

The clearest difference is rating: Sky Castle at 4.9 against Nonogram Galaxy's 4.6. Sky Castle also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Nonogram Galaxy's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (326 vs 27). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nonogram Galaxy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sky Castle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sky Castle holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonogram Galaxy has 326 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Nonogram Galaxy's written reviews are positive against 83% of Sky Castle's.

Nonogram Galaxy ships an update monthly, Sky Castle every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nonogram Galaxy | Sky Castle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-galaxy-classic/id1273891658/reviews) | **[4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-castle-nonogram/id1478086665/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **326** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **82.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 187 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [dongwon cho](https://appshunter.io/developer/881086026) | [KWANG YEOUL YOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/971661897) |

## What reviewers say

### Nonogram Galaxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-galaxy-classic/id1273891658)

Solve picture logic puzzles by coloring cells based on number clues. Offers thousands of logically solvable puzzles with easy controls and cloud save functionality. Compatible with various external devices for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Thousands of free puzzles, Logically solvable puzzles, Touch and gamepad controls, External device support, Cloud save via iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads(Hint ads remain) | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🕹️ Excellent controls
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🕰️ Relaxing experience
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 💸 Ads despite paid version
- 📱 Small grid size on mobile
- 🤯 Overwhelming ads

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not removed after purchase
- Progress not saving correctly
- Freezing and unresponsiveness
- Ads opening browser unexpectedly
- Hint timer not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Zoom function for larger puzzles
- Ability to transfer progress across devices
- More frequent puzzle updates
- Color mode option
- Customizable controls


### Sky Castle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-castle-nonogram/id1478086665)

Embark on a puzzle-solving adventure to reach a heavenly castle. Enjoy hundreds of logic puzzles with beautiful scenery and a convenient interface. Features include hints, auto-save, and one-handed mode for on-the-go play.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of puzzle games, Color dot design, Detailed puzzle logic check, Auto-save functionality, Multiple difficulty levels, Convenient touch interface, One-handed mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ad | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Beautiful music
- 🎨 Pretty art and visuals
- 😌 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🧠 Good for ADHD and anxiety
- 📚 Playable while listening to audiobooks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😔 Not enough levels/content
- ❓ Puzzles can be ambiguous/have multiple solutions
- 📱 Button placement issues on mobile
- ⚠️ Ads can be intrusive
- 💸 Paid ad-free not fully effective

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Progress not saved on crashes
- Puzzles not completing after filling
- Buttons not working correctly (e.g., 'tweezer' bug)
- Occasional duplicate solutions/ambiguous puzzles

**Requested features**

- More levels/content
- Account linking (Facebook/Google) for progress sync
- Option to reset progress
- Improve button placement for larger puzzles
- Better translation for instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nonogram Galaxy free?

Nonogram Galaxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sky Castle free?

Sky Castle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nonogram Galaxy or Sky Castle?

Sky Castle is rated higher. Nonogram Galaxy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 326 ratings, while Sky Castle averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.

### Do Nonogram Galaxy or Sky Castle have ads?

Both Nonogram Galaxy and Sky Castle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nonogram Galaxy or Sky Castle?

Nonogram Galaxy ships an update monthly, and Sky Castle every 3 months. Most recently, Nonogram Galaxy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sky Castle on November 3, 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.*