Comparison

Picture Cross vs Nonogram Logic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Picture Cross

Solve logic puzzles by filling in pixels based on numbered clues to reveal pixel art images. This addictive game offers hundreds of challenges, combining problem-solving with creative expression.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of pixel art puzzles
  • Logic-based gameplay
  • Reveal hidden pixel art
  • Brain exercise
  • Problem-solving skills
Features
Read full description

Picture Cross (also known as Picross, Nonograms, Griddlers, Hanjie, CrossPix or Paint By Numbers) is an addictive new puzzle game that combines problem solving logic with pixel art! A cross between Minesweeper and Sudoku, the goal of Picture Cross is to use the numbered hints around the outside of the puzzle to decide which pixels should be filled in and which should be left blank to reveal a pixel art image. Features - Hundreds of pixel art puzzles to solve - Easy to learn, hard to master - Fun to play on your own or with other members of the family - Exercise your brain and improve your problem solving skills

About

Nonogram Logic

Engage your mind with logic puzzles where you color cells based on numbers to reveal hidden pictures. Enjoy a collection of Japanese crosswords with simple rules, suitable for all skill levels. Save your solved puzzles in a personal gallery.

Highlights
  • Color by number to reveal pictures
  • Japanese crossword puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Save puzzles to personal gallery
  • Simple and fun gameplay
  • Clean interface
Features
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Open up the fun and entertaining world of Nonogram Logic! Nonogram Logic is a collection of Japanese crosswords with simple rules: color by number to reveal a picture! Uncover the hidden image by coloring in cells vertically and horizontally! Solve brain teasers and reveal fun pictures. Save your favorite pictures in your personal gallery. Check out the collection of available pictures any time. The rules couldn't be easier: Select your skill level. Color in cells based on the number. The numbers correspond to the number of cells you need to color. If a cell doesn't need to be colored, X it out. Use extra lives if you made a mistake and try again! Why you'll love our griddlers: - Different difficulty levels - Simple, fun gameplay - Cool design - Clean interface - Bright, vibrant colors

Screenshots

Picture Cross3 screens
Nonogram Logic4 screens

Verdict

The call

Picture Cross and Nonogram Logic both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of Nonogram Logic's written reviews are positive against 11% of Picture Cross's. Picture Cross's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Picture Cross sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Nonogram Logic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nonogram Logic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 769 and 265 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Picture Cross's written reviews are positive against 49% of Nonogram Logic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Picture Cross ships an update every 4 weeks, Nonogram Logic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Picture Cross versus Nonogram Logic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicture CrossNonogram Logic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (769 ratings)4.6 (265 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews48.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings769 — better265
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfinitous GamesAI Games FZ

Customer experience

Picture Cross

All ratings768 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral15.9%
Negative73.0%

Nonogram Logic

All ratings265 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive48.5%
Neutral13.2%
Negative38.2%

User reviews

Picture Cross

From 769 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable puzzle game
  • 🤔 Challenging and gets the mind thinking

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
  • 💰 Coins/currency system that limits gameplay
  • 🐛 Bugs and issues with app functionality
  • 🔁 Repeated/recycled puzzles

Nonogram Logic

From 265 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🧠 Great brain workout
  • 👍 Enjoyable logic game
  • 🤩 Addictive and fun
  • 💡 Creative puzzles
  • ✨ Good for passing time

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant crashing
  • 🐛 Frequent app freezes
  • 🐛 App closes unexpectedly
  • 🐛 Unstable after updates
  • 🐛 Glitchy performance

Bugs and requests

Picture Cross

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not opening on new devices
  • Puzzles resetting progress unexpectedly
  • Coins being deducted without user input

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add zoom/magnify option for smaller puzzles
  • Provide more puzzles/levels
  • Allow continuing paused puzzles
  • Improve coin/currency system to be more rewarding

Nonogram Logic

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes after a few seconds
  • Large puzzles show black screen
  • App closes immediately after opening
  • Game crashes mid-puzzle
  • App freezes and closes
Show 2 more
  • App doesn't open after update
  • Pictures don't look like intended

Requested features

5 requests
  • Erase function
  • Pencil/hint mode for harder puzzles
  • Restart level option
  • Descriptions for playing modes
  • Update large puzzles

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Picture Cross

One-time4
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 500 Coins$2.99
  • 2000 Coins$9.99
Show 1 more
  • 5000 Coins$19.99
1 purchases

Nonogram Logic

One-time1
  • Disable Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Picture Cross free?
Picture Cross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nonogram Logic free?
Nonogram Logic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Picture Cross or Nonogram Logic?
Nonogram Logic is rated higher. Picture Cross averages 4.4 out of 5 from 769 ratings, while Nonogram Logic averages 4.6 from 265 ratings.
Do Picture Cross or Nonogram Logic have ads?
Nonogram Logic shows ads; Picture Cross does not.
Which is updated more often, Picture Cross or Nonogram Logic?
Picture Cross ships an update every 4 weeks, and Nonogram Logic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Picture Cross was updated on November 2, 2026 and Nonogram Logic on November 3, 2026.

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