# Puzzle Cross vs Pixel Quest

Puzzle Cross and Pixel Quest both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Puzzle Cross's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pixel Quest's. Puzzle Cross also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Pixel Quest's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzle Cross sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Pixel Quest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Puzzle Cross against 3.0 for Pixel Quest. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Puzzle Cross's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pixel Quest's.

Puzzle Cross ships an update every 2 weeks, Pixel Quest every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzle Cross | Pixel Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-cross-nonogram/id1620339901/reviews) | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-quest-nonogram-puzzle/id6461420147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Dream Space Studio Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516791191) | [Gravity Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395319944) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzle Cross

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-cross-nonogram/id1620339901)

Solve over 10,000 picture cross puzzles by following number clues to reveal pixel art. Explore over 50 themed packs and sharpen your mind with this logic game. It offers various puzzle sizes and challenges for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** 10,000+ nonogram puzzles, 50+ theme packs, Pixel art reveal, Multiple puzzle sizes (5x5 to 20x20), Logic-based gameplay, Mind sharpening challenges

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| BEGINNER'S BUNDLE | $1.99 | one-time |
| COIN PACKAGE 199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| COIN PACKAGE 299 | $2.99 | one-time |
| COIN PACKAGE 499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| SUPER BUNDLE | $6.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $9.99 | one-time |
| COIN PACKAGE | $9.99 | one-time |
| COIN PACKAGE 1999 | $19.99 | one-time |
| ENERGY PACKAGE 4999 | $49.99 | one-time |
| COIN PACKAGE 4999 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Pixel Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-quest-nonogram-puzzle/id6461420147)

Engage your mind with a vast collection of pixel art puzzles. Decode grids using numerical hints to reveal hidden images, participate in events, and compete with others globally. Offers a relaxing yet challenging experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Vast pixel art puzzle gallery, Seasonal and thematic quest events, Daily missions and accolade system, Competitive tournaments and leaderboards, Hint system and auto-grid assistance, Intuitive tutorial for all skill levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzle Cross free?

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

### Is Pixel Quest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Puzzle Cross or Pixel Quest?

Puzzle Cross and Pixel Quest are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Puzzle Cross or Pixel Quest have ads?

Both Puzzle Cross and Pixel Quest show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzle Cross or Pixel Quest?

Puzzle Cross ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pixel Quest every 8 days. Most recently, Puzzle Cross was updated on October 10, 2026 and Pixel Quest on October 24, 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.*