# Logic Square vs Sym

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Logic Square at none against Sym's 12. Logic Square also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Sym's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sym sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Logic Square asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Logic Square against 4.8 for Sym. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 215 and 281 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 91% and 92% positive.

Logic Square ships an update monthly, Sym every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Logic Square | Sym |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logic-square-nonogram/id432045052/reviews)** | [4.8 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sym-a-pix-nonogram-symmetry/id1085252789/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 215 | **281** |
| Positive reviews | 91.4% of reviews | **92.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JaeKwan Jung](https://appshunter.io/developer/432045055) | [Conceptis Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/479420055) |

## What reviewers say

### Logic Square

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logic-square-nonogram/id432045052)

This is a free puzzle game where you reveal hidden images by filling in blocks based on number clues. It offers thousands of puzzles, daily new challenges, and online multiplayer modes. Learn the ropes with tutorials and track your progress against others.

**Highlights:** Thousands of puzzles, Daily new puzzles, Online match play, Tutorials for beginners, Leaderboard system, Online synchronization, Color puzzles

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sym

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sym-a-pix-nonogram-symmetry/id1085252789)

Solve logic puzzles by finding symmetry and painting blocks to reveal hidden pixel-art pictures. This app offers a unique challenge with manually created puzzles and a special fingertip cursor for precision. Enjoy hours of mentally stimulating entertainment with no ads and weekly bonus puzzles.

**Highlights:** Symmetry-based logic puzzles, Reveal hidden pixel-art pictures, Fingertip cursor for precision, Weekly bonus puzzles, No ads, Multiple difficulty levels, Error checking and unlimited undo/redo

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Logic - Snacks 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Logic - Variety 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Logic - Variety 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Logic - Variety 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Logic - Variety Large 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Logic Variety Large 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Logic - Variety Large 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Logic - Amazing Places 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Logic - Movie Stars 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Logic - Extra Large 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Logic - Extra Large 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Logic - Mega 1 | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome puzzles
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Challenging and relaxing
- 👍 Great puzzle
- 👍 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 What's with all the guns?
- 🐛 Annoying
- 🐛 Frustrating interface
- 🐛 Gameplay is a little cumbersome

**Reported bugs**

- Game will NOT stop asking me to rate it
- Errors are hard to see

**Requested features**

- More free packs than paid packs
- More easier levels
- Better support of Apple Pencil
- More free puzzles
- Progress syncing between devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Logic Square free?

Logic Square is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sym free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Logic Square or Sym?

Logic Square is rated higher. Logic Square averages 4.9 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while Sym averages 4.8 from 281 ratings.

### Do Logic Square or Sym have ads?

Logic Square shows ads; Sym does not.

### Which is updated more often, Logic Square or Sym?

Logic Square ships an update monthly, and Sym every 4 months. Most recently, Logic Square was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sym on October 23, 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.*