Comparison

Nonogram vs ArtCross

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

Head to head
About

Nonogram

Engage your mind with a picture cross puzzle game. Solve number-based puzzles to reveal vibrant pixel art. Offers thousands of levels and themed packs, with daily challenges and leaderboards for continuous engagement.

Highlights
  • Thousands of puzzles
  • Pixel art reveals
  • Daily challenges
  • Leaderboards
  • Themed puzzle packs
  • Multiple difficulty levels
Features
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Nonogram - Puzzle Master is a picture cross puzzle game. Solve the puzzles hidden in the numbers and you will get fabulous pixel arts. Easy to start but challenging to master. There are over 10000 puzzles from 5X5 blocks to 20X20. Besides, dozens of theme packs are now open to everybody which are totally FREE. There are many everts you may like too, including Daily Challenge, Leaderboard and so on. You will definitely enjoy the game! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Subscription Options In our game, we have the following subscription option: - Diamond Membership offers subscription service at $4.99 per week. With this subscription, you can get 2000 coins instantly for only one time, 30 mins of unlimited energies everyday, 1000 coins everyday and remove all Ads, - 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. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at support@dreamsst.com - User Agreement and Privacy Policy Privacy Statement https://dreamsst.com/privacy User Agreement https://dreamsst.com/termsOfSubscription

About

ArtCross

Engage your mind with over 1000 art-themed nonogram puzzles. Uncover beautiful artworks by solving intricate griddler challenges that enhance logic and focus. Enjoy hours of stimulating gameplay suitable for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Over 1000 art-themed nonogram puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty modes
  • Improves logic skills and focus
  • Uncover beautiful artwork
  • Hours of stimulating gameplay
Features
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Immerse yourself in over 1000 beautiful nonogram puzzles with an art gallery theme. Discover amazing artworks by solving intricate griddler puzzles that challenge your mind. With ArtCross, you'll enjoy hours of stimulating gameplay, as you unveil beautiful pictures and designs, one block at a time. Key Features: - More than 1000 nonogram puzzles with an art gallery theme. - Different difficulty modes, suitable for all skill levels. - Improves logic skills, focus, and mental agility. - Beautiful artwork and designs, created one block at a time. - Hours of challenging and stimulating gameplay. ArtCross is a free-to-play game that contains optional paid features to help you progress quickly.

Screenshots

Nonogram4 screens
ArtCross4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ArtCross at none against Nonogram's shown. Nonogram's advantage is review sentiment (13% vs 0%) and ratings volume (82 vs 17). On price, rating, update cadence 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ArtCross sells 5 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 — 4.6 for Nonogram against 4.6 for ArtCross. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of Nonogram's written reviews are positive against 0% of ArtCross's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nonogram ships an update every 3 weeks, ArtCross every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nonogram versus ArtCross: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNonogramArtCross
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (82 ratings) — better4.6 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings82 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size247 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWuhan Dream Space Studio Co., LTDAnna Tikanova

Customer experience

Nonogram

All ratings83 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral37.5%
Negative50.0%

ArtCross

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Nonogram

Subscriptions1
  • DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP$4.997 Days
One-time9
  • Beginner's Bundle$0.99
  • COIN PACKAGE 1000$1.99
  • COIN PACKAGE 1600$2.99
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  • GOLDEN PASS$4.99
  • COIN PACKAGE 3000$4.99
  • Super Bundle$5.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Mega Bundle$10.99
  • COIN PACKAGE 32000$49.99
5 purchases

ArtCross

One-time5
  • 100 coins$1.99
  • 250 coins$4.99
  • 600 coins$9.99
Show 2 more
  • 1200 coins$19.99
  • 3500 coins$49.99

Questions

Is Nonogram free?
Nonogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArtCross free?
ArtCross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nonogram or ArtCross?
Nonogram is rated higher. Nonogram averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while ArtCross averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.
Do Nonogram or ArtCross have ads?
Nonogram shows ads; ArtCross does not.
Which is updated more often, Nonogram or ArtCross?
Nonogram ships an update every 3 weeks, and ArtCross every 9 days. Most recently, Nonogram was updated on November 3, 2026 and ArtCross on November 3, 2026.

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