# Nonogram vs Nonogram From Long Ago

The clearest difference is rating: Nonogram at 4.4 against Nonogram From Long Ago's 3.4. Nonogram also leads on ratings volume (292 vs 5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nonogram sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Nonogram From Long Ago sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nonogram holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonogram has 292 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Nonogram's written reviews are positive against 50% of Nonogram From Long Ago's.

Nonogram ships an update every 3 weeks, Nonogram From Long Ago every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nonogram | Nonogram From Long Ago |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-griddler-puzzles/id1448301985/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-from-long-ago/id1538040975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **292** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **56.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 369 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448301984) | [Filip Paraman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538040977) |

## What reviewers say

### Nonogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-griddler-puzzles/id1448301985)

Engage your logic with picture-based puzzles. Fill in cells based on number clues to reveal hidden images, from simple black and white to vibrant color designs. Enjoy endless challenges and satisfying problem-solving.

**Highlights:** Black and white puzzles, Color puzzles, Multiple difficulty levels, New content regularly, In-game hints, Extra lives system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Content 7x7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Content 10x10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Content 15x15 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Content Big Pictures | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hint 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Content | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint 100 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent color puzzle variety and quality
- 🧩 Well-designed nonogram puzzles with appropriate difficulty
- 🎮 Free-to-play model without mandatory purchases
- 🖼️ Beautiful and cool image designs
- 😌 Relaxing and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- ❌ Punishing lives system with no error tolerance
- 🎵 Music/sound plays unexpectedly and interrupts other apps
- 📱 Poor mobile controls and responsiveness
- 🔤 Font sizes too small for readability

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Game won't load properly
- Music from phone playlist plays unexpectedly after completing puzzles
- Challenge mode shows update error despite having latest version
- Bottom row of color puzzles not spaced correctly

**Requested features**

- More puzzles and levels (most frequent request)
- Option to disable auto-correct/lives system
- Ability to undo/erase mistakes freely
- Larger grid puzzles
- Auto-cross completed rows feature


### Nonogram From Long Ago

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-from-long-ago/id1538040975)

Solve nonogram puzzles inspired by Croatian folklore and fairy tales. Uncover enchanting stories and beautiful illustrations as you progress through 350 levels across three distinct tales. The difficulty adapts to provide a challenging yet rewarding experience.

**Highlights:** 350 Nonogram levels, 3 distinct tales, Progressive complexity, Story reveals, Croatian folklore theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nonogram free?

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

### Is Nonogram From Long Ago free?

Nonogram From Long Ago is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nonogram or Nonogram From Long Ago?

Nonogram is rated higher. Nonogram averages 4.4 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while Nonogram From Long Ago averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Nonogram or Nonogram From Long Ago have ads?

Both Nonogram and Nonogram From Long Ago show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nonogram or Nonogram From Long Ago?

Nonogram ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nonogram From Long Ago every 4 weeks. Most recently, Nonogram was updated on October 8, 2026 and Nonogram From Long Ago on September 29, 2026.

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