# PathPix Pro vs Nonograms CrossMe

The clearest difference is price: Nonograms CrossMe at Free against PathPix Pro's $2.99. Nonograms CrossMe also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 127). PathPix Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Nonograms CrossMe is free to download; PathPix Pro costs $2.99 up front. Nonograms CrossMe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PathPix Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

PathPix Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonograms CrossMe has 2.3K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of PathPix Pro's written reviews are positive against 77% of Nonograms CrossMe's.

PathPix Pro ships an update every 17 months, Nonograms CrossMe every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PathPix Pro | Nonograms CrossMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpix-pro/id338509060/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonograms-crossme/id574857255/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 127 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 77.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kris Pixton](https://appshunter.io/developer/314306152) | [Dynamix Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/296253179) |

## What reviewers say

### PathPix Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpix-pro/id338509060)

This app offers a collection of 320 challenging puzzles specifically designed for experienced players. It features unique puzzle types like geometric shapes, short and long paths, and puzzles with limited or no path squares. Completing puzzles reveals miniature pictures and provides witty quotes as rewards.

**Highlights:** 320 challenging puzzles, Special puzzle sections (Shapes, Short Paths, Two Colors, White Space, Long Paths, XLarge), Puzzles reveal miniature pictures, Includes witty quotes, Designed for expert players

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable and easy to use
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 💡 Multiple difficulty levels and puzzle types
- 🕰️ Great time-killer and relaxing experience
- 🎨 Beautiful and crisp visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔄 Lack of ability to reset all puzzles
- 🔍 Blurry graphics on some devices
- 🛑 Developer appears to have abandoned the app

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle #204 causes the app to crash
- Puzzle #149 and #150 delete progress after completion

**Requested features**

- More puzzle levels and new content updates
- Ability to export/backup progress
- Game Center integration and achievements


### Nonograms CrossMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonograms-crossme/id574857255)

Engage your mind with a logic puzzle game where you reveal hidden images by filling in cells based on number clues. Enjoy thousands of puzzles across various themes and sizes, with new ones added regularly. Play offline with no time limits for a relaxing mental workout.

**Highlights:** Reveal hidden images, Logic riddles, Thousands of puzzles, Multiple sizes, Offline play, No time limit

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Original Level 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Level 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Original Premium Key | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Color Premium Key | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Premium Key | $7.99 | one-time |
| 150 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hints | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Excellent game
- 🎨 Beautiful puzzles
- 🔁 Endless potential
- 🕰️ Great time-killer
- 👍 Intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎥 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Locked puzzles
- 🤔 Confusing controls
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Lost progress

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freezing the app
- Puzzles disappearing after update
- Restore purchases not working
- Incorrect puzzle solutions

**Requested features**

- Add masking/highlighting tool
- Improve zoom functionality
- Provide more free puzzles
- Add option to disable auto-fill
- Release more frequent updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PathPix Pro free?

PathPix Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nonograms CrossMe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PathPix Pro or Nonograms CrossMe?

PathPix Pro is rated higher. PathPix Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Nonograms CrossMe averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do PathPix Pro or Nonograms CrossMe have ads?

Nonograms CrossMe shows ads; PathPix Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, PathPix Pro or Nonograms CrossMe?

PathPix Pro ships an update every 17 months, and Nonograms CrossMe every 2 months. Most recently, PathPix Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and Nonograms CrossMe on October 17, 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.*