# Nonograms CrossMe vs GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nonograms CrossMe at 77% against GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles)'s 35%. Nonograms CrossMe also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 134). GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles)'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nonograms CrossMe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nonograms CrossMe holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonograms CrossMe has 2.3K ratings behind it against 134, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Nonograms CrossMe's written reviews are positive against 35% of GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles)'s.

Nonograms CrossMe ships an update every 2 months, GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nonograms CrossMe | GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonograms-crossme/id574857255/reviews)** | [4.4 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridswan-nonogram-puzzles/id6443878335/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 134 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 34.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dynamix Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/296253179) | [ALI YILDIZ-PUZZLEHOUSEAPPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650208033) |

## 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


### GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridswan-nonogram-puzzles/id6443878335)

Solve logic puzzles by using number clues to reveal hidden pixel art. Offers thousands of free puzzles, multiple types, smart tools, and user-created content. Save progress and create your own unique challenges.

**Highlights:** Thousands of free nonogram puzzles, New puzzles added regularly, Multiple puzzle types (color, triangle, multi), Smart solving tools (zoom, multi-select, undo), Create and share custom puzzles, Cloud backup and restore

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $33.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| 5 Images | $1.29 | one-time |
| Enable Checkpoint | $1.49 | one-time |
| 10 Tips | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Images | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Tips | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100 images | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Tips | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nonograms CrossMe free?

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

### Is GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) free?

GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nonograms CrossMe or GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles)?

Nonograms CrossMe is rated higher. Nonograms CrossMe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) averages 4.4 from 134 ratings.

### Do Nonograms CrossMe or GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) have ads?

Both Nonograms CrossMe and GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nonograms CrossMe or GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles)?

Nonograms CrossMe ships an update every 2 months, and GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) every 4 days. Most recently, Nonograms CrossMe was updated on November 10, 2026 and GridSwan (Nonogram Puzzles) on November 12, 2026.

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