# Nonogram.com vs Emberseam

The clearest difference is rating: Emberseam at 5.0 against Nonogram.com's 4.6. Emberseam also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Nonogram.com's advantage is ratings volume (196K vs 1) and chart position (#76 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nonogram.com sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Emberseam sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Emberseam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonogram.com has 196K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nonogram.com ships an update every 5 weeks, Emberseam weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nonogram.com | Emberseam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (196K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogramcom-number-games/id1452992954/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emberseam-arrow-escape/id6801955227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **196K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | — |
| Size | 225 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) | [Machinaut Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783587349) |

## What reviewers say

### Nonogram.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogramcom-number-games/id1452992954)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Engage in an addictive logic game featuring a vast collection of picture cross puzzles. Solve puzzles using numerical clues to reveal hidden images. Offers daily challenges, seasonal events, and tournaments for endless fun and mental stimulation.

**Highlights:** Thousands of picture cross puzzles, Daily challenges and monthly trophies, Seasonal events with unique rewards, Competitive tournaments, Hints and auto-crosses, Relaxing and mentally stimulating gameplay

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Pack of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nonogram.com No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Pack of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🕰️ Great time-passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Small squares on higher difficulty levels
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect tile registrations leading to lost lives
- Ads causing app to freeze or become unresponsive
- Purchased ad-free version not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to save/resume puzzles
- Zoom functionality for smaller screens
- Progress tracking and statistics
- Difficulty scaling beyond 15x15 grids


### Emberseam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emberseam-arrow-escape/id6801955227)

This puzzle game challenges you to strategically slide arrows off a board, creating fires that clear paths. Manage your moves carefully to avoid running out of budget and burning out. Features procedurally generated boards and a daily challenge.

**Highlights:** Arrow sliding mechanics, Fire propagation and cooling, Procedurally generated boards, Daily challenge with global scores, Three arrow types with unique effects, No timers or lives

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pouch of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nonogram.com free?

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

### Is Emberseam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nonogram.com or Emberseam?

Emberseam is rated higher. Nonogram.com averages 4.6 out of 5 from 196K ratings, while Emberseam averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Nonogram.com or Emberseam have ads?

Both Nonogram.com and Emberseam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nonogram.com or Emberseam?

Nonogram.com ships an update every 5 weeks, and Emberseam weekly. Most recently, Nonogram.com was updated on November 4, 2026 and Emberseam on October 20, 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.*