# HexLogic vs Nonograms Katana

The clearest difference is rating: Nonograms Katana at 4.8 against HexLogic's 4.4. Nonograms Katana also leads on ratings volume (6.8K vs 23). HexLogic's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HexLogic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Nonograms Katana sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nonograms Katana holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonograms Katana has 6.8K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of HexLogic's written reviews are positive against 83% of Nonograms Katana's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HexLogic ships an update every 6 months, Nonograms Katana every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HexLogic | Nonograms Katana |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexlogic-zoo/id568264974/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonograms-katana/id1037710023/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **6.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 82.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GabySoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/356305184) | [Ucdevs Interaction DOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037710022) |

## What reviewers say

### HexLogic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexlogic-zoo/id568264974)

Engage your mind with colorful logic puzzles featuring animal-themed artwork. Use deduction to reveal hidden pictures by painting tiles. Unlock additional content with in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Logic puzzles, Animal themes, Hidden picture reveal, Deduction and reasoning, Colorful graphics, Tutorial included

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HexLogic - Birdhouses | $0.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Eyes | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Mosaics | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Spices | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Handfuls | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Lifeguard | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Gardens | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Candy | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Doors | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Steps | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🧩 Well-designed logic puzzle mechanics
- 🖼️ Beautiful and gorgeous photos as rewards
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing graphics
- 🧠 Great brain exercise and mental challenge

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Forced review requirement to unlock content
- 🌍 Geographic restrictions (Australian store exclusion)
- 🎯 Limited number of free levels
- 🖼️ Repeated pictures across different puzzle sizes
- 🎨 Color differentiation issues for colorblind players

**Reported bugs**

- Tapping sometimes selects more hexes than intended
- Background colors make some colors hard to distinguish
- Player profile defaults back to first entered player
- Color pairs difficult to distinguish (green/yellow, blue/purple)

**Requested features**

- More puzzle levels and content
- Unique pictures for each puzzle
- Score tracking by time and errors
- Colorblind mode with shape differentiation
- More free levels available


### Nonograms Katana

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

This logic puzzle game challenges you to fill in cells based on numerical clues to reveal hidden pictures. It offers a vast collection of puzzles, creation tools, and engaging expansions for a mentally stimulating experience.

**Highlights:** 1001 nonograms included, Create and share your own puzzles, Black-and-white and colored puzzles, Puzzles sorted by size, Optional RPG expansion, Cloud save and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rubies (5) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Potion of healing lvl. 2 (15) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Potion "Ambrosia" (7) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rubies (15) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rubies (50) | $5.99 | one-time |
| VIP version | $5.99 | 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 HexLogic free?

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

### Is Nonograms Katana free?

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

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

Nonograms Katana is rated higher. HexLogic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Nonograms Katana averages 4.8 from 6.8K ratings.

### Do HexLogic or Nonograms Katana have ads?

Neither HexLogic nor Nonograms Katana shows ads.

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

HexLogic ships an update every 6 months, and Nonograms Katana every 4 months. Most recently, HexLogic was updated on November 6, 2026 and Nonograms Katana on November 11, 2026.

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