# PathPix vs Nonograms Katana

The clearest difference is price: Nonograms Katana at Free against PathPix's $1.99. Nonograms Katana also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 432). PathPix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (97% vs 83%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Nonograms Katana is free to download; PathPix costs $1.99 up front. Nonograms Katana sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PathPix asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PathPix against 4.8 for Nonograms Katana. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonograms Katana has 6.6K ratings behind it against 432, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of PathPix's written reviews are positive against 83% of Nonograms Katana's.

PathPix ships an update every 17 months, Nonograms Katana every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PathPix | Nonograms Katana |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (432 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpix/id314306149/reviews)** | [4.8 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonograms-katana/id1037710023/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 432 | **6.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.8% of reviews** | 82.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 8 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kris Pixton](https://appshunter.io/developer/314306152) | [Ucdevs Interaction DOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037710022) |

## What reviewers say

### PathPix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpix/id314306149)

Draw colored paths connecting numbered pairs, with path length matching the number. Solve puzzles to reveal miniature pictures and enjoy related quotes. Features graduated difficulty and helpful tools.

**Highlights:** Draw colored paths, Connect numbered pairs, Path length matches number, Reveal miniature pictures, Graduated puzzle difficulty, Check button for incorrect paths, Pinch zoom and one-finger scrolling

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept
- 👍 Great value for money
- 👍 Smooth controls and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔋 Difficulty scrolling and zooming at times
- 👎 Lack of sound effects or music
- 👎 Limited number of puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when finishing puzzles
- Zooming and scrolling issues on some devices
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More puzzle levels and themes
- Ability to reset or replay puzzles
- Customization options (e.g. dark mode)
- Hint or assistance features for harder puzzles
- Multiplayer or leaderboard functionality


### Nonograms Katana

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonograms-katana/id1037710023)

Engage in logic puzzles where you fill cells based on numerical clues to reveal hidden pictures. This app offers a vast collection of puzzles, tools for marking cells, and options to create and share your own challenges.

**Highlights:** 1001 nonogram puzzles, Create and share custom puzzles, Black-and-white and colored puzzles, Puzzles sorted by size, Hints and undo/redo functionality, Cloud save and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Lots of puzzles
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 User-created puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Puzzle progress loss
- 🐛 Ads not working
- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle progress not saving
- Puzzle images not loading
- Freezing/crashing on larger puzzles
- Ads not playing properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to rearrange/move puzzle pieces
- Difficulty ratings for puzzles
- Automatic line/row completion
- Ability to follow/subscribe to users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PathPix free?

PathPix costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nonograms Katana free?

Nonograms Katana is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PathPix or Nonograms Katana?

PathPix is rated higher. PathPix averages 4.9 out of 5 from 432 ratings, while Nonograms Katana averages 4.8 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do PathPix or Nonograms Katana have ads?

Neither PathPix nor Nonograms Katana shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PathPix or Nonograms Katana?

PathPix ships an update every 17 months, and Nonograms Katana every 3 months. Most recently, PathPix was updated on September 29, 2026 and Nonograms Katana on September 28, 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.*