# Nonogram puzzle vs Wiggle Tangle

The clearest difference is rating: Wiggle Tangle at 4.9 against Nonogram puzzle's 4.1. Wiggle Tangle also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (857 vs 41). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nonogram puzzle sells 26 one-off in-app purchases and Wiggle Tangle sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wiggle Tangle holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wiggle Tangle has 857 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Nonogram puzzle's written reviews are positive against 61% of Wiggle Tangle's.

Nonogram puzzle ships an update every 5 weeks, Wiggle Tangle every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nonogram puzzle | Wiggle Tangle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-puzzle-elf-island/id1591014486/reviews) | **[4.9 (857 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiggle-tangle-thread-puzzle/id6745779633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **857** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yunbu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468884052) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### Nonogram puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-puzzle-elf-island/id1591014486)

Build a magical fairy tale island by merging items and solving nonogram puzzles. Discover hidden pixel art, collect elves, and design your dream world. Enjoy a blend of logic puzzles and creative building.

**Highlights:** Merge items to build and design, Solve nonogram puzzles, Discover hidden pixel art, Collect elves and characters, Sandbox garden for customization, Multiple difficulty levels

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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Gifts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Gifts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Gifts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item gifts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Tree | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Stone House | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Gift | $3.99 | one-time |
| Egg | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Princess | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2800 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3400 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gifts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pay coin Gift Pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pay gem gift pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pay Gem Gift Pack 4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pay Coin Gift Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Blooming Tree | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Stone House | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6800 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2200 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |


### Wiggle Tangle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiggle-tangle-thread-puzzle/id6745779633)

Engage in a calming puzzle game where you sort colored tubes to reveal a hidden pixel art mosaic. Enjoy a relaxing experience with no timers or pressure, perfect for mindful play and artistic exploration.

**Highlights:** Color sorting puzzle gameplay, Reveal hidden pixel art mosaics, No timers or pressure, Satisfying animations and visuals, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Life Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| FPO | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Offer | $2.49 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Undo | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ADs 1  Day | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $4.49 | one-time |
| Endless Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Not Enough Life | $5.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life Pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1Plus2 | $6.49 | one-time |
| No ADs 1 Week | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $8.49 | one-time |
| Booster Pack1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ADs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Fail Offer | $10.99 | one-time |
| No ADs Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| TripleAll | $12.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life Pack 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack2 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life Pack 3 | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and unique game
- 👍 Great puzzles that make you think
- 👍 Relaxing and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Level 380 has a missing key issue
- 🐛 Problem with level 357 where there is no key to unlock

**Reported bugs**

- Level 380 has no key to unlock the last stage
- Level 357 has no key to unlock the blocking one

**Requested features**

- Fix the missing key issue in level 380
- Fix the problem with level 357


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nonogram puzzle free?

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

### Is Wiggle Tangle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nonogram puzzle or Wiggle Tangle?

Wiggle Tangle is rated higher. Nonogram puzzle averages 4.1 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Wiggle Tangle averages 4.9 from 857 ratings.

### Do Nonogram puzzle or Wiggle Tangle have ads?

Both Nonogram puzzle and Wiggle Tangle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nonogram puzzle or Wiggle Tangle?

Nonogram puzzle ships an update every 5 weeks, and Wiggle Tangle every 11 days. Most recently, Nonogram puzzle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wiggle Tangle on October 30, 2026.

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