# Moonlight vs Nonogram

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moonlight | Nonogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonlight-nonogram/id1534820502/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-picture-cross/id6743321702/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [KWANG YEOUL YOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/971661897) | [Feng Xia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387862762) |

## What reviewers say

### Moonlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonlight-nonogram/id1534820502)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad | $2.99 | one-time |


### Nonogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-picture-cross/id6743321702)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Membership Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*