Comparison

Nonogram 4·8·3 vs Puzzle Cross

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

Head to head
About

Nonogram 4·8·3

Engage your mind with a vast collection of logic puzzles. Solve number grids to reveal hidden pixel art pictures, with daily challenges and themed "Episodes" to explore. Choose from multiple difficulty levels and game modes to suit your playstyle.

Highlights
  • 10,000+ puzzles
  • Daily challenges
  • Themed 'Episodes'
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Classic and 'Moves' game modes
  • Hints available
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Will you dare to crack our thrilling nonograms? Hone your logic skills anytime, anyplace with easy-to-learn, hard to master number grid puzzles. Nonograms are also known by many other names, including Paint by Numbers, Picross, Logic Art, Griddlers, Logic Square, Picture Logic, Japanese Puzzles, Picma, Pic-a-Pix, PrismaPixels, Hanjie and more. Beat daily challenges & discover the secret pixel art pictures! FEATURES: ● 10 000+ PUZZLES: a huge amount of new content! ● 'EPISODES': a challenge game where you travel around the world by solving nonograms with thematic content. ● 3 DIFFICULTY: easy, medium or hard. ● AUTO DIFFICULTY: select and forget - the challenge and fun will find you. ● 2 GAME MODES: relaxing 'Classic' and challenging 'Moves' that keeps you mind sharp at maximum. ● DIFFERENT SIZES: up to 10x10 (extended on demand for larger device screen) ● HANDY CLUES: hints help you progress when you stuck. HOW TO PLAY: – Select the difficulty level you prefer or switch to “auto” difficulty mode. – The figures above the column mean the number of squares should be colored from top-to-bottom. – The figures to the left of the rows mean the number of squares should be colored from left-to-right. – If you have decided that the square should not be colored, mark it with an X. Privacy Policy: http://zephyrmobile.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: http://zephyrmobile.com/terms/

About

Puzzle Cross

Solve over 10,000 picture cross puzzles by following number clues to reveal pixel art. Explore over 50 themed packs and sharpen your mind with this logic game. It offers various puzzle sizes and challenges for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • 10,000+ nonogram puzzles
  • 50+ theme packs
  • Pixel art reveal
  • Multiple puzzle sizes (5x5 to 20x20)
  • Logic-based gameplay
  • Mind sharpening challenges
Features
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Enjoy yourself in a world with 10000+ picture cross puzzles! Follow the number clues to solve the puzzle and reveal pixel artworks. 50+ theme packs waiting for you to experience. Take the challenge and sharpen your mind NOW! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Subscription Options In our game, we have the following subscription option: - VIP Membership offers subscription service at $5.99 per week. With this subscription, you can get 1500 coins and 150 energies instantly after purchasing,remove all Ads ,unlock all theme packs and obtain 500 coins and 50 energies everyday during the Membership. Besides,this membership will double your maximum energies and recovery rate. - End of trial and subscription renewal This price is for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to Apple Store Account at confirmation of purchase without free trial. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Apple Store Account Settings after purchase. - Subscription is not a must in our game Users can choose whether to subscribe to our game or not. Except for elements offered in the Subscription option, users who do not make a subscription will still have access to the basic elements in our game. - Subscription Cancellation If you would like to cancel your subscription, go to ‘Settings’ on your iOS device --> ‘iTunes & App Store’ --> tap ‘Apple ID’ and then ‘View Apple ID’. Enter ‘Account Settings’, tap ‘Subscriptions’ --> ‘Manage’ and select the subscription for ‘Archero’ to cancel it. - User Agreement and Privacy Policy Privacy Statement https://dreamsst.com/privacy User Agreement https://dreamsst.com/termsOfSubscription If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at support@dreamsst.com How to play: —Fill the squares with colors and reveal the hidden pictures —The numbers on both direction tell you how many squares should be filled —The order of numbers is quite important too. —If you have figured out that the square should not be filled, switch mode and mark it with an X —There are 5x5, 10x10, 15x15 and 20x20, 4 different types of puzzles. —Easy to learn but challenge to master. Quite addictive once you start playing

Screenshots

Nonogram 4·8·34 screens
Puzzle Cross4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nonogram 4·8·3 at 4.6 against Puzzle Cross's 3.0. Nonogram 4·8·3 also leads on ratings volume (164 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Nonogram 4·8·3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Puzzle Cross sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nonogram 4·8·3 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonogram 4·8·3 has 164 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Nonogram 4·8·3's written reviews are positive against 50% of Puzzle Cross's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nonogram 4·8·3 ships an update fortnightly, Puzzle Cross every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nonogram 4·8·3 versus Puzzle Cross: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNonogram 4·8·3Puzzle Cross
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (164 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings164 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTripledot StudiosWuhan Dream Space Studio Co., LTD

Customer experience

Nonogram 4·8·3

All ratings164 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Puzzle Cross

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nonogram 4·8·3

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99
11 purchases

Puzzle Cross

Subscriptions1
  • DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP$5.997 Days
One-time10
  • BEGINNER'S BUNDLE$1.99
  • COIN PACKAGE 199$1.99
  • COIN PACKAGE 299$2.99
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  • COIN PACKAGE 499$4.99
  • SUPER BUNDLE$6.99
  • NO ADS$9.99
  • COIN PACKAGE$9.99
  • COIN PACKAGE 1999$19.99
  • ENERGY PACKAGE 4999$49.99
  • COIN PACKAGE 4999$49.99

Questions

Is Nonogram 4·8·3 free?
Nonogram 4·8·3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Puzzle Cross free?
Puzzle Cross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nonogram 4·8·3 or Puzzle Cross?
Nonogram 4·8·3 is rated higher. Nonogram 4·8·3 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Puzzle Cross averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Nonogram 4·8·3 or Puzzle Cross have ads?
Both Nonogram 4·8·3 and Puzzle Cross show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nonogram 4·8·3 or Puzzle Cross?
Nonogram 4·8·3 ships an update fortnightly, and Puzzle Cross every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nonogram 4·8·3 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Puzzle Cross on October 10, 2026.

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