Comparison

Moonlight vs Nonogram

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

Head to head
About

Moonlight

Solve logic puzzles to uncover a heartwarming story about a wolf and a girl. Explore beautiful scenery and enjoy a variety of puzzle sizes and difficulty levels with helpful tools.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of puzzles
  • Story-driven gameplay
  • Beautiful scenery
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Auto-save
  • Hint function
  • One-handed mode
Features
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Once upon a time, beyond a valley there lived a wolf who was considered to be a monster. For a long time he lived, biding his time, all alone. One day a girl who lived in a village under the wolf’s mountain went up into the mountain to collect herbs. She went deep in the woods and by chance she encountered the wolf. What’s the story spun between the wolf, who was seen as a monster, and the girl? What future waits before them? Solve the puzzles and complete their story. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while solving the puzzles. *Special features* - Hundreds of puzzle games are available. - Great color dot design to match the map’s themes. - Detailed puzzle logic check. - Auto-save for puzzles in play. - Various level of difficulty (5x5, 10x10, 15x15, 20x20) - Convenient interface using touch & pad simultaneously. - Various plays available through single map and big map. - Hint function. - Provides a variety of functions for user convenience (auto answer check, Undo / Redo) - Zoom-in, zoom-out and move function using two fingers. - One-handed mode support for using in public/crowded places.

About

Nonogram

Solve logic puzzles by filling in cells based on number clues to reveal hidden pixel art. Offers over 10,000 levels, daily challenges, and smart assists for a smooth deduction experience. Play anytime, anywhere, even offline.

Highlights
  • 10,000+ logic puzzles
  • Daily challenges with streak tracking
  • Auto-mark completed numbers
  • Large board optimizations
  • Smart hint system
  • Offline play
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Game Overview Reveal hidden pixel art with numbers and logic! This is a pure Nonogram (Picross) puzzle game: use row and column clues to fill or mark cells on the grid and logically reconstruct the image step by step. Easy to learn, deeply replayable—jump into high‑quality logic challenges anytime, anywhere. Key Features • 10,000+ levels: from beginner to veteran, content for long‑term play • Single solution and fully tested: every level is rigorously validated for consistent, unambiguous logic • Auto‑mark completed numbers: when a row or column satisfies its clues, remaining cells are auto‑marked to reduce routine actions and keep focus on deduction • Daily Challenge: new puzzle every day; calendar view and backfill supported to maintain streak momentum • Legendary Challenge: extra‑large boards (45+ x 45+) for long‑form deduction and ultimate reveals • Graduated difficulty curve: Beginner / Normal / Hard / Expert / Master, improve step by step • Auto save in play: progress is saved during gameplay; no loss when switching or offline • iCloud sync: Automatically sync game progress across devices, seamless switching between iPhone and iPad • Play offline: enjoy most content without an internet connection Controls & Assist • Fast Fill/Mark switching: tuned for Nonogram feel to reduce mis‑taps and keep the flow • Big‑board optimizations: cursor input, board panning, and multi‑level zoom for precise moves on large grids • Smart helpers: optional pre‑marking to speed early scanning; auto‑marking on completed rows/columns for smoother late game • Smart Hint: Intelligent hint system that automatically analyzes the current board and suggests the next logical move to help you overcome challenges • Clear clue states: row/column clues update in real time, making deduction paths obvious • Advanced options (optional): ignore continuous taps once a clue segment is satisfied to prevent overfilling; auto‑complete "simple" rows/columns at the start of a new game to jump into real deduction faster Daily Challenge • The day's puzzle unlocks on schedule; future dates stay locked to prevent spoilers • Completion state and play count are tracked; monthly progress is easy to see • Missed a day? Replay past puzzles to keep your rhythm and sense of streak Why This Nonogram • Pure logic, zero guesswork: every step follows from the clues • Large boards that still feel great: mobile‑first interactions and visualization • Massive, high‑quality content: 10,000+ levels, single solution, auto‑marking for long‑term fun Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Moonlight4 screens
Nonogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nonogram at every 9 days against Moonlight's every 5 months. Moonlight's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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. Moonlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nonogram sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.9 for Moonlight against 5.0 for Nonogram. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moonlight ships an update every 5 months, Nonogram every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Moonlight versus Nonogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoonlightNonogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (16 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB102 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKWANG YEOUL YOOFeng Xia

Customer experience

Moonlight

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

Nonogram

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Moonlight

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$2.99
8 purchases

Nonogram

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Membership Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Month Membership Subscription$3.991 Month
One-time6
  • Coin Pack 1$0.99
  • Remove ads pack$1.99
  • Coin Pack 2$1.99
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  • Coin Pack 3$3.99
  • Coin Pack 4$6.99
  • Coin Pack 5$9.99

Questions

Is Moonlight free?
Moonlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nonogram free?
Nonogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Moonlight or Nonogram?
Nonogram is rated higher. Moonlight averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Nonogram averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Moonlight or Nonogram have ads?
Both Moonlight and Nonogram show ads.
Which is updated more often, Moonlight or Nonogram?
Moonlight ships an update every 5 months, and Nonogram every 9 days. Most recently, Moonlight was updated on November 3, 2026 and Nonogram on October 30, 2026.

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