# Nonogram vs Gradient Sort

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gradient Sort at weekly against Nonogram's every 3 weeks. Gradient Sort also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 30%) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 1.5K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nonogram sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Gradient Sort sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Nonogram against 4.5 for Gradient Sort. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Nonogram's written reviews are positive against 42% of Gradient Sort's.

Nonogram ships an update every 3 weeks, Gradient Sort weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nonogram | Gradient Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-color-sudoku-puzzle/id1584796663/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-sort/id1644068469/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | **41.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 298 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Puzzle Jungle Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556562572) | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) |

## What reviewers say

### Nonogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-color-sudoku-puzzle/id1584796663)

Solve picture logic puzzles by filling grids according to number clues to reveal hidden pixel art. Progress through levels to earn rewards and renovate different areas of a virtual world. Offers daily challenges and themed packs for varied gameplay.

**Highlights:** Solve picture logic puzzles, Reveal 9999+ pixel art images, Renovate and decorate areas, Daily challenges and theme packs, Hints and achievement collection, Unlock all game packs with membership

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription VIP Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| promotion_pack_1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| coins_pack_1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| coins_pack_2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| coins_pack_3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| golden_pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| promotion_pack_2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| coins_pack_4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| promotion_pack_3 | $10.99 | one-time |
| promotion_pack_4 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and de-stressing
- 🎨 Satisfying to complete puzzles
- 🗂️ Vast collection of puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🎟️ Subscription model and high prices
- 🔍 Small puzzle grids on mobile
- 🛑 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤕 Difficulty registering taps accurately

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Audio issues after watching ads
- Ads redirecting to unwanted App Store pages
- Subscription benefits not applying properly

**Requested features**

- Zoom or magnification option for puzzles
- Ability to replay packs without using coins
- Restore option to watch ads for extra lives
- Larger puzzle grids for mobile devices


### Gradient Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-sort/id1644068469)

Engage in a visually pleasing color sorting puzzle game. Arrange shades of colors in the correct order to achieve perfect color harmony and a relaxing, meditative experience. This game offers a unique take on coloring and shade sorting mechanics.

**Highlights:** Color sorting puzzle mechanic, Visually pleasing gradients, Relaxing gameplay, Achieve color harmony, Meditative experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bunch of cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack for Hint Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days of Cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Worker | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Cash | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Cash | $17.99 | one-time |
| Regular pack of Hint Booster | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big pack for Hint Booster | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Relaxing color sorting
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Small puzzle pieces difficult to interact with

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle screen becomes zoomed in and unresponsive
- Hints not working as expected
- Puzzle pieces not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- Zoom in/out functionality
- Option to remove ads
- Ability to save progress and resume levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nonogram free?

Nonogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gradient Sort free?

Gradient Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nonogram or Gradient Sort?

Nonogram is rated higher. Nonogram averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Gradient Sort averages 4.5 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Nonogram or Gradient Sort have ads?

Both Nonogram and Gradient Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nonogram or Gradient Sort?

Nonogram ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gradient Sort weekly. Most recently, Nonogram was updated on October 23, 2026 and Gradient Sort on October 27, 2026.

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