# Nonogram 9 vs Hero Survivor!

The clearest difference is ads: Nonogram 9 at none against Hero Survivor!'s shown. Nonogram 9 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Hero Survivor!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 12 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Nonogram 9 ships an update every 12 months, Hero Survivor! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nonogram 9 | Hero Survivor! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-9/id1452952835/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Myungil Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/995113058) | [Any Games OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513586172) |

## What reviewers say

### Nonogram 9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-9/id1452952835)

This logic puzzle game challenges your thinking and attention to detail. Solve over 1,000 unique puzzles across various grid sizes to reveal complete pictures. Features include automatic saving and helpful hints.

**Highlights:** Over 1,000 unique puzzles, Multiple grid sizes (10x10, 15x15, 20x20), Automatic game save, Auto X Fill, Hint system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hero Survivor!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-survivor/id6572302965)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nonogram 9 free?

Nonogram 9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hero Survivor! free?

Hero Survivor! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Nonogram 9 or Hero Survivor! have ads?

Hero Survivor! shows ads; Nonogram 9 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nonogram 9 or Hero Survivor!?

Nonogram 9 ships an update every 12 months, and Hero Survivor! every 2 days. Most recently, Nonogram 9 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hero Survivor! on October 27, 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.*
