# black (game) vs Classic Nonogram

The clearest difference is review sentiment: black (game) at 95% against Classic Nonogram's 0%. black (game) also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (548 vs 1). Classic Nonogram's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. black (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Classic Nonogram sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

black (game) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: black (game) has 548 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of black (game)'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Classic Nonogram's.

black (game) ships an update every 3 months, Classic Nonogram every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | black (game) | Classic Nonogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (548 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-game/id1436603305/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-nonogram/id1622168797/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **548** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **95.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Code This Lab srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/377003842) |

## What reviewers say

### black (game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-game/id1436603305)

Solve 50 unique puzzle levels by making the entire screen black. Each level presents a distinct logical challenge. Hints are available to guide you through the game.

**Highlights:** 50 unique puzzle levels, Each level has its own logic, Hint system available, Ad-free hint option via in-app purchase, Part of a color puzzle game series

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium unlock | $2.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 🎶 Great background music
- 💡 Unique game mechanics
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 👍 Appropriate level of difficulty

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Hints not always helpful
- 🐛 Some levels have inconsistent or unclear solutions
- 🔍 Difficulty spikes in certain levels

**Reported bugs**

- Level 46 glitching
- Inability to update consent settings

**Requested features**

- More color-themed games (e.g. orange, purple, white)
- Option to skip levels
- Ability to reset game progress


### Classic Nonogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-nonogram/id1622168797)

This logic puzzle game challenges you to color cells based on number clues. With multiple difficulty levels and limited lives, it offers a brain-teasing experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Logic-based cell coloring, Number clues for guidance, Multiple difficulty levels, Limited lives mechanic, Extensive level progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is black (game) free?

black (game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Classic Nonogram free?

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

### Which has better reviews, black (game) or Classic Nonogram?

black (game) is rated higher. black (game) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 548 ratings, while Classic Nonogram averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do black (game) or Classic Nonogram have ads?

Both black (game) and Classic Nonogram show ads.

### Which is updated more often, black (game) or Classic Nonogram?

black (game) ships an update every 3 months, and Classic Nonogram every 10 months. Most recently, black (game) was updated on October 23, 2026 and Classic Nonogram on October 21, 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.*