Comparison

Classic 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

Classic Nonogram

This logic puzzle game challenges you to color cells based on number clues. With multiple difficulty levels and limited lives, it offers a brain-teasing experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Logic-based cell coloring
  • Number clues for guidance
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Limited lives mechanic
  • Extensive level progression
Features
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If you are a fan of Sudoku, you'll go crazy over this new logic game! The aim of the game is to work out which cells must be colored or left blank. The numbers on columns and rows will help you - but be careful! You only have three lives! 12 different difficulties with 24 levels each.

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

Classic Nonogram4 screens
ArtCross4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ArtCross at 4.6 against Classic Nonogram's 1.0. ArtCross also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 10 months). Classic Nonogram's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Classic Nonogram sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

ArtCross holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArtCross has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic Nonogram ships an update every 10 months, ArtCross every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Classic Nonogram versus ArtCross: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic NonogramArtCross
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings117 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCode This Lab srlAnna Tikanova

Customer experience

Classic Nonogram

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ArtCross

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Classic Nonogram

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
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 Classic Nonogram free?
Classic 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, Classic Nonogram or ArtCross?
ArtCross is rated higher. Classic Nonogram averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ArtCross averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.
Do Classic Nonogram or ArtCross have ads?
Classic Nonogram shows ads; ArtCross does not.
Which is updated more often, Classic Nonogram or ArtCross?
Classic Nonogram ships an update every 10 months, and ArtCross every 9 days. Most recently, Classic Nonogram was updated on November 3, 2026 and ArtCross on November 3, 2026.

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