Comparison

Pixelogic vs Pixelio

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

Head to head
About

Pixelogic

Uncover hidden pixel art by solving logic puzzles with numeric clues. Enjoy a daily new challenge and over 6,000 puzzles. Customize your experience with dark mode and share your creations.

Highlights
  • Daily new puzzles
  • Over 6,000 nonogram puzzles
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Worldwide statistics
  • Create and share custom puzzles
  • No ads
  • Dark Mode
Features
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A challenging and fun pixel logic game where you use numeric clues to uncover a hidden picture. For over 15 years, Pixelogic has been a favorite of nonogram puzzle enthusiasts! ■ New puzzle every day that keeps you coming back ■ 7,000+ nonogram puzzles to expand your brain ■ Choose your challenge from Easy to Expert ■ Know where you rank with worldwide statistics ■ Create and share your own puzzles ■ NO ADS ■ Dark Mode and many customization options Based on the logic game originating from Japan also known as Picross, Nonograms, and Griddlers. Pixelogic+ subscription: • Pixelogic offers a yearly or monthly auto-renewing subscription (Pixelogic+) • Payment will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • Your subscription to Pixelogic+ will automatically renew unless you disable auto-renew at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can turn off auto-renew or manage your subscription from your App Store account settings. • See terms: https://pixelogic.app/terms

About

Pixelio

Features
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Reveal pixel art one square at a time. Pixelio is a nonogram puzzle game where you use logic and number clues to fill in grids and uncover hidden pixel art images. No guessing required. Every puzzle is solvable with pure logic. HOW TO PLAY: • Read the number clues on each row and column • Fill in the correct squares to match the pattern • Reveal the hidden picture when you solve it KEY FEATURES: • Puzzle Packs: Hundreds of puzzles across categories like Pets, Food, Emojis, Nature, and more • Daily Challenges: A new puzzle every day to keep your streak alive • Multiple Sizes: From beginner 5x5 grids to challenging larger puzzles • Hints System: Stuck? Use hints to reveal a row or column • Undo/Redo: Easily fix mistakes as you go • Pixi Mascot: Your animated companion cheers you on • Achievements: Track your progress and unlock badges • 5 Themes: Classic, Pastel, Nature, Neon, and High Contrast DESIGNED WITH CARE: • Clean, focused UI with no distractions • Zoom and pan for larger puzzles • Fill and Mark modes for advanced solving • Timer for speedrunners • VoiceOver and accessibility support • Works offline FREE TO PLAY: • All puzzle packs unlockable through gameplay • Optional premium to remove ads and get extra hints

Screenshots

Pixelogic4 screens
Pixelio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixelio at none against Pixelogic's 10. Pixelogic's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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. Pixelogic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pixelio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pixelogic versus Pixelio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelogicPixelio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (946 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings946 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB11 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerokayest! studiosKornel Miszczak

Bugs and requests

Pixelogic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Puzzles not loading properly
  • Incorrect/unsolvable puzzle clues
  • Purchases/progress not restoring
  • Frequent crashes on newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free/affordable puzzle content
  • Customizable color themes
  • Improved zoom and navigation
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Sync progress across devices

Pixelio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pixelogic

Subscriptions2
  • Pixelogic+ Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pixelogic+ Annual$14.991 Year
One-time8
  • 25x25 Puzzles$0.99
  • Bolts (3 Pack)$0.99
  • Second Chances (3 Pack)$1.99
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  • Bolts (10 Pack)$1.99
  • Second Chances (10 Pack)$2.99
  • Second Chances (20 Pack)$3.99
  • Second Chances (50 Pack)$7.99
  • Bolts (100 Pack)$9.99
None

Pixelio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixelogic free?
Pixelogic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixelio free?
Pixelio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixelogic or Pixelio have ads?
Neither Pixelogic nor Pixelio shows ads.

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