Comparison

Nonogram vs Ninigrams

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

Head to head
About

Nonogram

This logic puzzle game challenges you to reveal hidden pictures by coloring cells based on number clues. It offers a vast library of puzzles with varying difficulty levels and features to aid gameplay, suitable for both new and experienced players.

Highlights
  • Over 10,000 free puzzles
  • Black-and-white and colored puzzles
  • Multiple grid sizes and difficulty levels
  • Auto error checking
  • Unlimited undo and hints
  • Save and continue progress
Features
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Popular and professional nonogram game All puzzles are tested by computer program Clear App graphics and rich functions Suitable for beginner and master HangXun Nonogram is a kind of picture logic game that was first invented by the Japanese in 1987. At first, the game was named after "お絵かきロジック", which means "drawing logic". Now Nonogram is known as nomogram, pictogram, Hanjie, Griddlers, Picross, Japanese Crosswords, Japanese Puzzles, Pic-a-Pix, "Paint by numbers" and other names. Nonogram game starts with tens of blank cells in a N x M grid, and these blank cells must be colored or left blank according to numbers at the side of the grid to reveal a hidden picture. In this puzzle type, the numbers are a form of discrete tomography that measures how many unbroken lines of filled-in squares there are in any given row or column. For example, a clue of "3 6 2" would mean there are sets of three, six, and two filled squares, in that order, with at least one blank square between successive sets. Nonogram game rules are very simple, easy to get started. Even you are a beginner for the game, you can start to play it very easily. Whether you want to sharpen your mind or relax your heart, you should give this classic Nonogram game a try. More you play, your brain will become more active. During your commute, before you sleep ... enjoy downtime with brain training. Main Features: - Over 10000 Nonogram Puzzles, all are free - All puzzles are tested by computer program and have unique solution - Include not only Black-and-white Nonograms, but also colored Nonograms - All puzzles are sorted by groups from 5x5 to 50x50 - 7 difficulty levels are from beginner to Extreme - Easy keyboard tool-bar is for big size of nonograms - Freely download millions of puzzles from our server More Features: - Auto check the error - Unlimited undo and hint time - Two game modes, freely fill mode and error limit mode - Save game automatically, and continue it next time - Score ranking, daily challenge ranking - Auto fill X and completed lines - Suitable for phones and tablets - Clean and beautiful graphics - Audio effect Thanks for your selecting HangXun Nonogram Game! We will try our best to make the game better and better.

About

Ninigrams

Solve logic puzzles to reveal hidden pixel art. Use numbered clues to deduce which squares to fill, with no guessing required. Enjoy a satisfying and distraction-free experience with over 400 handcrafted puzzles.

Highlights
  • Reveal hidden pixel art
  • Logic-based deduction
  • 400+ handcrafted puzzles
  • Offline play
  • Interactive tutorial
  • Mobile-optimized controls
Features
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Ninigrams is a nonogram puzzle game where logic slowly reveals hidden pixel art, one filled tile at a time. Using the numbered clues along each row and column, you’ll figure out which squares to fill and which to leave blank. Every puzzle has a single, guaranteed solution, so everything comes down to careful deduction – no guessing needed! Ninigrams started as a small puzzle idea shared with the Reddit community and has grown into something much bigger, with a community of over 24,000 members, puzzles reaching 1M+ total views, and individual challenges solved 10,000+ times. Now, that same handcrafted puzzle experience lives in your pocket. Whether you’re new to nonograms or already hooked on these puzzles, Ninigrams offers a clean, satisfying experience that’s easy to start and hard to put down. Features include: • 400+ handcrafted pixel-art puzzles to uncover • Fully playable offline (no Wi-Fi required) • Built-in interactive tutorial to help you get started • Smooth drag-to-fill controls designed for mobile • Optional timer and autofill tools you can toggle anytime • 4 seasonal backgrounds to match your mood • Clean, distraction-free interface focused on solving

Screenshots

Nonogram4 screens
Ninigrams4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nonogram at Free against Ninigrams's $4.99. Nonogram also leads on ratings volume (621 vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Ninigrams's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On in-app purchases and device support 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

Nonogram is free to download; Ninigrams costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ninigrams holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonogram has 621 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Nonogram's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ninigrams's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nonogram ships an update every 4 months, Ninigrams every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Nonogram versus Ninigrams: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNonogramNinigrams
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (621 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings621 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊杰 龚NINA BERRY KOH

Customer experience

Nonogram

All ratings621 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews493 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative5.7%

Ninigrams

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Nonogram

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Glitches causing errors
  • Sensitive touch controls
  • Ads covering gameplay on larger puzzles

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add undo/erase function
  • Improve touch controls and sensitivity
  • Add zoom/pinch feature
  • Improve visibility of numbers on larger puzzles
  • Add ability to save/resume puzzles
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  • Implement color-blind accessibility options

Ninigrams

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nonogram

No in-app purchases

None

Ninigrams

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nonogram free?
Nonogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ninigrams free?
Ninigrams costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nonogram or Ninigrams?
Ninigrams is rated higher. Nonogram averages 4.8 out of 5 from 621 ratings, while Ninigrams averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Nonogram or Ninigrams have ads?
Nonogram shows ads; Ninigrams does not.
Which is updated more often, Nonogram or Ninigrams?
Nonogram ships an update every 4 months, and Ninigrams every 3 days. Most recently, Nonogram was updated on October 17, 2026 and Ninigrams on October 11, 2026.

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