# Nonograms CrossMe vs JCross Nonogram

The clearest difference is update cadence: JCross Nonogram at weekly against Nonograms CrossMe's every 2 months. Nonograms CrossMe's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 78). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nonograms CrossMe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and JCross Nonogram sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Nonograms CrossMe against 4.7 for JCross Nonogram. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonograms CrossMe has 2.3K ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Nonograms CrossMe's written reviews are positive against 82% of JCross Nonogram's.

Nonograms CrossMe ships an update every 2 months, JCross Nonogram weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nonograms CrossMe | JCross Nonogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonograms-crossme/id574857255/reviews) | **[4.7 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jcross-nonogram/id1013587052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 78 |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamix Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/296253179) | [Amir Kadyrov](https://appshunter.io/developer/945326562) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### JCross Nonogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jcross-nonogram/id1013587052)

Solve logic puzzles where numbers guide you to fill in cells and reveal a hidden picture. Offers thousands of puzzles in various sizes with helpful tools like zoom and undo.

**Highlights:** Thousands of free puzzles, Multiple grid sizes, Zoom mode for large puzzles, Undo option, Light and dark themes, Portrait and landscape support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turn off ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| XSmall puzzle solution | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small puzzle solution | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium puzzle solution | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large puzzle solution | $0.99 | one-time |
| XLarge puzzle solution | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Massive puzzle collection with thousands of nonograms
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎯 Wide variety of difficulty levels from easy to extremely hard
- 📏 Multiple puzzle dimensions (10x10 up to 100x100)
- 🎨 Simple, clean design without unnecessary clutter

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain
- 📱 Display issues with newer iPhone notches covering puzzle numbers
- 🎮 Game area fills too much screen on some devices
- 🖱️ Control buttons too close to screen edges in landscape mode

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and kicks users off mid-puzzle
- Crashes when selecting certain grid sizes
- Puzzle display obscured by notch on newer iPhones
- Control buttons unresponsive at screen edges
- Music continues playing after ads stop

**Requested features**

- Ruler or row/column tracker for larger boards
- Redo button for undoing undo actions
- Hint system showing completed picture
- Ad blocker in-app purchase functionality
- Fix for music playback during gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nonograms CrossMe free?

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

### Is JCross Nonogram free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nonograms CrossMe or JCross Nonogram?

JCross Nonogram is rated higher. Nonograms CrossMe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while JCross Nonogram averages 4.7 from 78 ratings.

### Do Nonograms CrossMe or JCross Nonogram have ads?

Both Nonograms CrossMe and JCross Nonogram show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nonograms CrossMe or JCross Nonogram?

Nonograms CrossMe ships an update every 2 months, and JCross Nonogram weekly. Most recently, Nonograms CrossMe was updated on November 6, 2026 and JCross Nonogram on November 6, 2026.

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