# Lights Off vs Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle

The clearest difference is ads: Lights Off at none against Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle's shown. Lights Off also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 39%). Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 38). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lights Off sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle has 5.8K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Lights Off's written reviews are positive against 39% of Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lights Off ships an update every 5 months, Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lights Off | Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-off/id292025150/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-crossing-logic-puzzle/id1613958816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 38.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 436 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Troughton-Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/286133549) | [Two Desperados](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081008475) |

## What reviewers say

### Lights Off

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-off/id292025150)

A classic puzzle game where the objective is to turn off all the lights to advance. Enjoy smooth animations, sound effects, and beautiful artwork in this engaging time-killer.

**Highlights:** Turn off all lights to win, Progress through stages, Smooth animations, Sound effects, Beautiful artwork

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lights Off (Essentials) | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Highly addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and fun
- ✨ Great graphics and design
- 🕰️ Excellent time killer
- 💖 Nostalgic for original fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid version limitations
- 👎 Inconsistent touch registration
- 🔄 Repetitive levels
- ⏳ Resetting takes too long
- 🕹️ Buttons not working correctly

**Reported bugs**

- Touchscreen misalignment
- Buttons not working
- App crashes on launch
- Level selector not working
- Game stops working after beating all levels

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Native iPad version
- Color options
- Hint button
- Level selector improvements


### Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-crossing-logic-puzzle/id1613958816)

Engage your logic and problem-solving skills with a unique picture cross puzzle game. Fill grids based on number clues to reveal hidden images, offering thousands of levels, mini-games, and regular updates. Enjoy a relaxing and whimsical experience with cute characters and fun sounds.

**Highlights:** Thousands of nonogram puzzles, Unique picture cross gameplay, Mini-games and special events, Boosters and power-ups, Offline play available, Whimsical characters and graphics

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chain Offer Starter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quick Refill Life 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quick Refill Life 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quick Refill Life 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quick Refill Life 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy One Get One Free | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Quick Refill Paint 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy One Get One Free | $6.99 | one-time |
| Supper Sale | $7.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy One Get One Free 2 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Super Sale | $14.99 | one-time |
| Popcorn Pop | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy One Get One Free 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Default 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy One Get One Free | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 💡 Unique puzzle mechanics
- 🎨 Cute graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bee levels feel impossible
- ⚠️ Difficulty spikes without logical solutions
- 💰 Expensive power-ups
- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after recent update
- Saved progress lost after update
- Incorrect number indicators on puzzles

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay previous levels
- Zoom function for larger puzzles
- Undo button to fix mistakes
- More rewarding progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lights Off free?

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

### Is Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lights Off or Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle?

Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle is rated higher. Lights Off averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle averages 4.7 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do Lights Off or Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle have ads?

Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle shows ads; Lights Off does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lights Off or Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle?

Lights Off ships an update every 5 months, and Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle every 5 days. Most recently, Lights Off was updated on October 23, 2026 and Nonogram Crossing Logic Puzzle on November 2, 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.*