Comparison

Nonogram vs Hexa Sort

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

Head to head
About

Nonogram

Solve logic number puzzles by filling cells to reveal hidden pixel art. Collect jigsaw puzzle pieces, decorate a secret garden, and participate in daily and weekend challenges. Unlock new themes and difficulty levels for a brain-training experience.

Highlights
  • Solve logic number puzzles
  • Reveal hidden pixel art
  • Collect jigsaw puzzle pieces
  • Decorate a secret garden
  • Daily and weekend challenges
  • Unlock new themes
Features
Currently charting
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Nonogram is a game to solve logic number puzzles by filling or left blank cells according to numbers as clues at the side of the grid to reveal the hidden pixel picture, as known as Hanjie, Picross, Griddlers, Japanese Crosswords, Paint by Numbers, Pic-a-Pix. A pleasant and amaze game to train and exercise your brain, also keep your mind active with the basic rules and logic behind the picture cross puzzles. Nonogram is a picture cross sudoku puzzle, you just need to follow the basic rules and logic to reveal the hidden picture and riddles. Squares and grids on the board must be filled by number or left blank. Numbers show how many squares to fill. The numbers above the column are read from top-to-bottom. Numbers to the left of the rows are read from left-to-right. According to the numbers, color a square or mark it with an X. You can get a piece of Jigsaw shard in each passed puzzle. You can discover a world of over 9,000 amazing beautiful images with different themes. This is the first nonogram game where you can solve the puzzle and play jigsaw at the same time! In the game, there is not only Nonogram to play, but also unique jigsaw puzzles for players to play! Players will get a piece of puzzle pieces every time they pass the Nonogram game, which can be used to complete a large exquisite picture! A total of ten beautiful big pictures are waiting for you to explore and collect! (P.S: The probability of falling puzzle pieces is different in different chapters. If you do not get the puzzle pieces after winning a certain level, it is normal.) Discover mysterious Secret garden which are open to welcome every vistors and travelers. Earn gold leaves to decorate and renovate the garden with houses, Gazebos, paths, fences, gates, and flowers: lavender, camelia, maple etc. Build and makeover the little island to become your own dream and fantasy space. We prepare two activities both for weekdays and weekends! Finish daily quizzes every day to receive rewards: diamond jewelry and theme coins. Join the event and don't miss out on them! New time-limited Weekend Challenge with 200 new nonogram levels with sizes of 5*5, 8*8, 10*10, open at every Saturday and Sunday. These two events bring the unique theme coins for you! 8 new themes are available in the shelves with different styles: Classic Green, Dark, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Starry, Wood-Dark, Wood-Light will bring a fresh gaming experience for your mind! Theme coins will be received by complete Daily Mission and Weekend Challenge, and use it to purchase the theme to upgrade your nonogram puzzle boards. ●Massive Themed puzzle packs in the game ●Relax and calm with special jigsaw puzzles by filling in the pieces to gain beautiful photos. ●There are intuitive and effective novice tutorials in the game, easy to learn and quite addictive once you start playing ●Choose the difficulty level from Very Easy, Easy, Medium, Hard or Very hard that best for you and become the expert! ●There are many auxiliary functions in the game, such as return to the previous step, get hints and clues, and reset the game ●Autosave on every puzzle, if you stuck you can try another puzzle and come back later ●Challenge different brand-new missions every week and get generous rewards for game items ●Special nonogram pro section offers puzzles with large sizes 20x20, 25x25, 30x30, 35x35 to bring a unique experience. ●Various categories of delicate socratic nonogram puzzles. ●Offline and could play at anywhere: on travel:train, subway, bus, taxis, cabs; or during a casual and idle walk; or cozy up lazily by the fireplace at home in winter. ●Explore Daily quizzes and Weekend Challenge to earn theme coins, dress up nonogram board with 8 new themes. Take the challenge and enjoy the endless fun of puzzle gametime! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at yunbu_cs@outlook.com Welcome to Nonogram-Jigsaw Puzzle Game Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362218408122245

About

Hexa Sort

Engage your mind with a unique stacking and sorting puzzle game. Strategically match and merge hexagon tiles to achieve color goals in a visually pleasing, relaxing environment. Offers a blend of challenging brain teasers and calming gameplay for all ages.

Highlights
  • Stacking and sorting puzzle challenges
  • Strategic tile matching and merging
  • Calming color matching gameplay
  • Visually pleasing 3D graphics with gradients
  • Brain teasers for adults and children
  • Power-ups and boosters
  • ASMR gameplay sound effects
Features
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Hexa Sort offers a delightful mix of stacking and sorting puzzle challenges, strategic matching, and satisfying tile merging experience. Challenge your mind with stimulating brain teaser games that involve clever puzzle solving and logical maneuvers, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a mental workout. Hexa Sort introduces a unique twist to the classic sorting puzzle concept, inviting players to explore the art of shuffling, connecting, matching and organizing hexagon tile stacks. With the goal of achieving color matches, players can dive into the excitement of challenging puzzles and enjoy the calming effects of tile stacking brainteasers for adults. Each level presents challenges to meet collection goals, providing a perfect balance of excitement and stress relief for those who prefer relaxing casual games. The game's aesthetics boast a visually pleasing palette with gradients, creating a serene and zen environment for players to enjoy. Dive into the world of color puzzle games, color sorting, block stacking and free therapy through the game's minimalistic design. The inclusion of 3D graphics adds an extra layer of immersion, allowing players to view the puzzle board from various angles while engaging in the satisfying processes of stacking, matching and merging tiles. Hexa Sort is more than just a game; it's a captivating and relaxing free puzzle game experience, full of brain teasers, tile puzzles and colorful challenges that demand creative thinking. As players progress through levels, they'll find the gameplay to be both addicting and calming, striking the perfect balance between challenge and relaxation. Put your puzzle solving skills to the test with tasks involving sorting, stacking, and merging hexagon tiles. Unlock new levels to keep your brain sharp, reveling in the therapeutic experience of captivating color matching puzzle games. The game caters to enthusiasts of color fill 3D and challenges based on hexagon tile structures. Invite friends to join the excitement, compete for high scores, and share the joy of engaging in fun puzzle games. Hexa Sort challenges players to become a masterful color matcher, skillfully pairing and organizing tiles. FEATURES: - Easy-to-play & relaxing gameplay - Tons of challenging color match puzzles and brain teasers for adults and children - Smooth 3D gameplay graphics - Vibrant colors & gradients - Power-ups & boosters to help solve puzzles - Satisfying ASMR gameplay sound effects Embark on a captivating journey of color matching, tile sorting, block stacking and tile merging with Hexa Sort. Whether you're a fan of block games, crave stress relief, or enjoy colorful brain teasers, this game promises a harmonious fusion of entertainment and mental stimulation. Sort, match, stack and merge your way to victory in this exciting and challenging puzzle adventure! Visit https://lionstudios.cc/contact-us/ if have any feedback, need help on beating a level or have any awesome ideas you would like to see in the game! From the Studio that brought you Wordle!, Match 3D, Happy Glass, Cake Sort Puzzle 3D and many, many more! Follow us to get news and updates on our other Award Winning titles; https://lionstudios.cc/ Facebook.com/LionStudios.cc Instagram.com/LionStudioscc Twitter.com/LionStudiosCC Youtube.com/c/LionStudiosCC

Screenshots

Nonogram4 screens
Hexa Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nonogram and Hexa Sort both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Nonogram's written reviews are positive against 21% of Hexa Sort's. Nonogram also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Hexa Sort's advantage is ratings volume (219K vs 4K) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Hexa Sort sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Nonogram against 4.7 for Hexa Sort. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexa Sort has 219K ratings behind it against 4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Nonogram's written reviews are positive against 21% of Hexa Sort's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nonogram ships an update every 3 weeks, Hexa Sort every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Nonogram versus Hexa Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNonogramHexa Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4K ratings)4.7 (219K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews — better20.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4K219K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#138#50 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB605 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYunbuLion Studios Plus

Customer experience

Nonogram

All ratings3,967 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews787 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral13.2%
Negative26.3%

Hexa Sort

All ratings218,638 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,697 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral18.9%
Negative60.4%

User reviews

Nonogram

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Challenging puzzles
  • 🧠 Brain-stimulating gameplay
  • 🎨 Variety of puzzle types
  • 💎 Decent free-to-play model
  • 🕹️ Smooth gameplay and controls

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Ads can be intrusive
  • 💎 Gem system limits playtime
  • 🤔 Some puzzles have multiple solutions
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Unclear instructions for certain features

Hexa Sort

From 219K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Satisfying sorting mechanics
  • 💡 Colorful and dynamic visuals
  • 🎨 Colorblind mode

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Fake leaderboards and competition
  • 💰 Excessive ads and aggressive monetization
  • 🔋 Battery draining
  • 🐛 Glitches and crashes
  • 🤔 Inconsistent tile movement

Bugs and requests

Nonogram

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads not loading properly
  • Rewards not being awarded correctly
  • Crashes when switching between devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More nonogram puzzles and levels
  • Ability to purchase gems with coins
  • Option to reset completed puzzles
  • Improved tutorial and in-game guidance

Hexa Sort

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads causing screen freezes
  • Inability to exit levels after losing
  • Inconsistent tile placement

Requested features

4 requests
  • Endless/Zen mode
  • More diverse level designs
  • Improved ad-free experience
  • Better progression system

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Nonogram

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Bonus$2.997 Days
One-time12
  • coins1000$1.99
  • jewels150$1.99
  • jewels300$1.99
Show 9 more
  • Christmas Gift Bag 1$1.99
  • Special gift$3.99
  • Special Gift_2$4.99
  • coins2800$4.99
  • christmas gift bag 01$4.99
  • Piggy Bank$5.99
  • coins6800$9.99
  • jewels1000$9.99
  • coins15000$19.99
22 purchases

Hexa Sort

One-time22
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Spin Wheel$1.99
  • Chain Offer 1$1.99
Show 19 more
  • Piggy Bank$4.99
  • Safety Net Offer$4.99
  • Halloween One On One Offer$6.99
  • Default One On One Offer$6.99
  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$9.99
  • Refresh Bundle$9.99
  • Free Lives Bundle$9.99
  • Hammer Bundle$9.99
  • Tiny Hex Pack$9.99
  • Ski Summit Ultimate Gold Pass$9.99
  • Christmas Ultimate Gold Pass$9.99
  • Koi Serenity Ultimate Goldpass$9.99
  • Halloween Ultimate GoldPass$9.99
  • Starlit Camping Ultimate Pass$9.99
  • Blossom Avenue Ultimate Pass$9.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Coin Pack 4$29.99

Questions

Is Nonogram free?
Nonogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hexa Sort free?
Hexa Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nonogram or Hexa Sort?
Hexa Sort is rated higher. Nonogram averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Hexa Sort averages 4.7 from 219K ratings.
Do Nonogram or Hexa Sort have ads?
Both Nonogram and Hexa Sort show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nonogram or Hexa Sort?
Nonogram ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hexa Sort every 5 days. Most recently, Nonogram was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hexa Sort on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Nonogram or Hexa Sort?
Nonogram currently peaks at #138 in the App Store charts, and Hexa Sort at #50. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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