# Pixel Mines vs Nonogram

The clearest difference is rating: Nonogram at 5.0 against Pixel Mines's 3.5. Pixel Mines's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Mines sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Nonogram sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nonogram holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Mines | Nonogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-mines/id1449437955/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-magic-pixel/id6805739103/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cogoo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951657514) | [Yichang Yunqi Interconnected Technology Center Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805739105) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Mines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-mines/id1449437955)

Uncover hidden pixel art by strategically clearing a grid of mines. This brain teaser offers a relaxing yet challenging experience with daily updates and a smooth interface.

**Highlights:** Colored pixel picture reveals, Daily map updates, Pinch to zoom, Flag mode, Variety of map sizes, Smooth interface

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 20 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin 41 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin 110 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin 220 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin 450 | $19.99 | one-time |


### Nonogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-magic-pixel/id6805739103)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Annual Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Beginner's Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,600 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| 6,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| 13,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Mines free?

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

### Is Nonogram free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Mines or Nonogram?

Nonogram is rated higher. Pixel Mines averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Nonogram averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pixel Mines or Nonogram have ads?

Nonogram shows ads; Pixel Mines does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Mines or Nonogram?

Pixel Mines ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nonogram every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Mines was updated on October 18, 2026 and Nonogram on October 25, 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.*