Comparison

Toobz vs Nonograms

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Toobz

A fast-paced puzzle game where players build pipe networks to guide water flow. Success requires quick thinking, strategic placement, and a bit of luck to avoid spills and advance through increasingly challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Build pipe networks
  • Guide water flow
  • Timed gameplay
  • Three game modes
  • Big Board option
  • Multiple color themes
Features
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Toobz is a challenging, fast-paced game that brings together quick reactions, planning, and a little bit of luck. Your goal is to create a system of "Toobz" (pipes) beginning at a randomly-placed starting point. Your Toobz network must allow water to flow without any spilling. As you advance through levels, you'll have less and less time to place the pieces before the water starts automatically. You can start the water at any time, allowing you to quickly advance to the next level and earn extra points. If you spill any water, though, your game is over and you'll have to try again. Toobz features three game modes: "Classic Toobz" in which only one upcoming piece is displayed, "Show Toobz" game in which the next four pieces are displayed, and the new "Puzzle" game that starts you out with a full board. Along with each game mode is a "Big Board" option which increases the size of the playing area by more than 2x! Multiple color themes are available, including a setting to match your system Dark Mode preference.

About

Nonograms

Features
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Nonograms delivers the definitive picross puzzle experience for iOS, engineered for both casual players and logic puzzle veterans. CORE MECHANICS: • Classic nonogram rules with number-based row/column clues • Three-tier difficulty system: 5×5 (40-60% fill), 10×10 (35-55%), 15×15 (30-50%) • Three-state cell interaction: Empty → Filled → Marked (X) • Continuous drag-painting for rapid cell marking • Real-time error feedback with visual indicators ADVANCED FEATURES: • Procedural puzzle generation ensures unlimited unique challenges • Automatic row/column completion detection with visual strikethrough • Comprehensive undo system (100-action history) • Persistent auto-save with state recovery • Performance timer with difficulty-specific best time tracking • Adaptive hint system highlights solved sections • Haptic feedback for enhanced tactile response TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: • 100% offline operation - zero network dependencies • Zero third-party SDKs - maximum privacy and security • Native SwiftUI implementation for optimal performance • Dark mode and light mode support • Optimized for iPhone (portrait orientation) • iOS 16.0+ compatibility STATISTICS TRACKING: • Completion count per difficulty level • Best time records with timestamp tracking • Progressive skill development metrics IDEAL FOR: • Sudoku enthusiasts seeking new logical challenges • Students of discrete mathematics and combinatorial logic • Professionals requiring cognitive maintenance exercises • Anyone who appreciates elegant, rule-based puzzle systems Download Nonograms and experience the gold standard in mobile picross puzzles.

Screenshots

Toobz4 screens
Nonograms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nonograms at Free against Toobz's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Nonograms is free to download; Toobz costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Toobz versus Nonograms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToobzNonograms
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (135 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings135 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason Haslup晓 郭

Bugs and requests

Toobz

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scoring issue where points are doubled
  • Game crashes on new game after update
  • Timer doesn't stop when receiving a call
  • Scoreboard and settings don't save

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add a no timer feature
  • Add more levels
  • Add different challenges
  • Add an option to backup scores
  • Add an online leaderboard
Show 2 more
  • Add a help section to explain icons
  • Bring back the old version/features

Nonograms

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Toobz

No in-app purchases

None

Nonograms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Toobz free?
Toobz costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nonograms free?
Nonograms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Toobz or Nonograms have ads?
Neither Toobz nor Nonograms shows ads.

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