Toobz vs Nonograms
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Build pipe networks
- Guide water flow
- Timed gameplay
- Three game modes
- Big Board option
- Multiple color themes
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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.
Nonograms
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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.
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Verdict
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
Nonograms is free to download; Toobz costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Toobz | Nonograms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (135 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 135 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jason 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
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- 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
Toobz
No in-app purchases
Nonograms
No in-app purchases









