# Factory Balls vs Hungry Cat Nonogram

The clearest difference is price: Hungry Cat Nonogram at Free against Factory Balls's $2.49. Hungry Cat Nonogram also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (652 vs 127). Factory Balls's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Hungry Cat Nonogram is free to download; Factory Balls costs $2.49 up front. Hungry Cat Nonogram sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Factory Balls asks for nothing beyond the download.

Factory Balls holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hungry Cat Nonogram has 652 ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Factory Balls's written reviews are positive against 59% of Hungry Cat Nonogram's.

Factory Balls ships an update every 10 months, Hungry Cat Nonogram monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Factory Balls | Hungry Cat Nonogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.49 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-balls/id641519483/reviews)** | [4.1 (652 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-cat-nonogram/id737744473/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 127 | **652** |
| Positive reviews | **92.1% of reviews** | 59.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Tuesday Quest](https://appshunter.io/developer/698081587) |

## What reviewers say

### Factory Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-balls/id641519483)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Paid · Family, #194 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

A logic puzzle game where you craft custom balls to match target designs. Use various tools to apply paint, create patterns, and achieve the desired look without an instruction manual. Enjoy a relaxing mental workout with over 200 original levels.

**Highlights:** Custom ball crafting, Logic puzzle gameplay, Tool-based customization, Target design matching, 200+ original levels, No time limits or penalties

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and challenging puzzle game
- 🤩 Nostalgic and engaging
- 💡 Simple yet addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- ⏱️ Short game length, not enough levels
- 🔁 Lack of save/continue feature

**Reported bugs**

- Slow load times and unnecessary animations
- Issues with color blindness
- Progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Save/continue feature
- Challenge mode with move limits
- Customization options (new tools, shapes, etc.)


### Hungry Cat Nonogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-cat-nonogram/id737744473)

Solve logic puzzles by filling in colored squares to reveal hidden pictures. Challenge your mind with over 1000 grids, including weekly additions. Customize your cat avatar and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** 1000+ logic grids, Weekly new puzzles, Cloud save and cross-platform support, Cat customization, Color blind support, Undo function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Magic Brushes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Mad Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Hat & A Cat | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Magic Brushes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium purse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large purse | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Magic Brushes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin chest | $13.99 | one-time |
| Brush chest | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Favorite game
- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Unique color-based picross
- 🐱 Cute cat theme
- 🕰️ Weekly Tuesday puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after completing all levels
- 🚫 Ads can be intrusive
- 💳 In-app purchases not always working
- 🔍 Overlapping UI elements on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Tuesday puzzles not loading
- Progress and purchases not syncing properly
- App crashing on launch after updates
- Certain puzzles not functioning correctly

**Requested features**

- More levels and puzzles
- Ability to replay previous Tuesday puzzles
- Option to create and share custom puzzles
- Improved sync and progress saving
- Better support for newer devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Factory Balls free?

Factory Balls costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hungry Cat Nonogram free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Factory Balls or Hungry Cat Nonogram?

Factory Balls is rated higher. Factory Balls averages 4.8 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Hungry Cat Nonogram averages 4.1 from 652 ratings.

### Do Factory Balls or Hungry Cat Nonogram have ads?

Neither Factory Balls nor Hungry Cat Nonogram shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Factory Balls or Hungry Cat Nonogram?

Factory Balls ships an update every 10 months, and Hungry Cat Nonogram monthly. Most recently, Factory Balls was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hungry Cat Nonogram on October 24, 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.*