# CRIMO vs Nonogram.com

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nonogram.com at 196K against CRIMO's 2.9K. Nonogram.com also leads on chart position (#125 vs unranked). CRIMO's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CRIMO sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Nonogram.com sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for CRIMO against 4.6 for Nonogram.com. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonogram.com has 196K ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of CRIMO's written reviews are positive against 47% of Nonogram.com's.

CRIMO ships an update every 9 days, Nonogram.com every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CRIMO | Nonogram.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimo/id1404981086/reviews) | **[4.6 (196K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogramcom-number-games/id1452992954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **196K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **47.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#125** |
| Size | 139 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SMACH S.A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/594536685) | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) |

## What reviewers say

### CRIMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimo/id1404981086)

Engage in logical deduction to solve intricate murder cases. Analyze clues, cross-reference possibilities, and unmask criminals in this crime investigation puzzle game. Navigate challenging grids and uncover motives to bring justice to victims.

**Highlights:** Logical crime investigations, Analyze clues and evidence, Solve grid puzzles by deduction, Investigate murder cases, Hundreds of puzzles, Dynamic investigation board

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Small pack of cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Extra-large pack of cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge pack of cash | $48.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging logic puzzles
- 🕵️‍♀️ Unique crime-solving premise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and subscriptions
- 🚫 Limited resources (cones, energy, etc.)
- 🔍 Unsatisfying crime-solving experience
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing during evidence analysis
- Progress loss after closing the app
- Vibration issues after updates

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to earn coins/resources through gameplay
- Improved crime-solving mechanics
- Cloud save functionality


### Nonogram.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogramcom-number-games/id1452992954)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Engage in an addictive logic game featuring a vast collection of picture cross puzzles. Solve puzzles using numerical clues to reveal hidden images. Offers daily challenges, seasonal events, and tournaments for endless fun and mental stimulation.

**Highlights:** Thousands of picture cross puzzles, Daily challenges and monthly trophies, Seasonal events with unique rewards, Competitive tournaments, Hints and auto-crosses, Relaxing and mentally stimulating gameplay

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Pack of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nonogram.com No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Pack of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🕰️ Great time-passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Small squares on higher difficulty levels
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect tile registrations leading to lost lives
- Ads causing app to freeze or become unresponsive
- Purchased ad-free version not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to save/resume puzzles
- Zoom functionality for smaller screens
- Progress tracking and statistics
- Difficulty scaling beyond 15x15 grids


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CRIMO free?

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

### Is Nonogram.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CRIMO or Nonogram.com?

Nonogram.com is rated higher. CRIMO averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Nonogram.com averages 4.6 from 196K ratings.

### Do CRIMO or Nonogram.com have ads?

Both CRIMO and Nonogram.com show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CRIMO or Nonogram.com?

CRIMO ships an update every 9 days, and Nonogram.com every 5 weeks. Most recently, CRIMO was updated on October 23, 2026 and Nonogram.com on October 29, 2026.

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