Comparison

ZisWord vs Nonocross

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ZisWord

Challenge your friends to guess a secret word. Engage in competitive word-finding gameplay to outsmart your opponents.

Highlights
  • Head-to-head gameplay
  • Secret word guessing
  • Friend challenges
  • Competitive wordplay
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Go head-to-head with your buddies and try to figure out the secret word.

About

Nonocross

This logic puzzle game challenges you to fill a grid using number clues, revealing a hidden pixel-art image with each correct move. It offers handcrafted puzzles, a relaxing yet challenging experience, and hints for when you get stuck.

Highlights
  • Number clue grid filling
  • Hidden image reveal
  • Handcrafted puzzles
  • Pixel-art images
  • Hint system
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Put your logic skills to the test with Nonocross, the addictive number puzzle game where every correct move helps bring a hidden image to life! How it works Use the numbers as clues to fill in the grid. Each row and column tells you how many blocks to mark. Think carefully, avoid mistakes, and watch as the mystery image is revealed! Features Handcrafted puzzles Beautiful pixel-art images to uncover Simple to learn, challenging to master Helpful hints when you’re stuck Relaxing gameplay with a rewarding twist Challenge your brain You only have a limited number of lives—so every move counts! Plan wisely, use hints when needed, and sharpen your logic skills with every level. Collect and reveal From cute animals to fun surprises, each completed puzzle unlocks a unique image. Can you reveal them all? Whether you're a puzzle beginner or a seasoned pro, Nonocross offers the perfect mix of relaxation and challenge. Download now and start revealing!

Screenshots

ZisWord3 screens
Nonocross3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ZisWord at none against Nonocross's shown. ZisWord also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Nonocross's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZisWord holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonocross has 2.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ZisWord versus Nonocross: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZisWordNonocross
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.5 (2.4K ratings)
Positive reviews—30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings42.4K — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB311 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperHaywire Interactive LLCGimica GmbH

Customer experience

ZisWord

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Nonocross

All ratings2,170 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

ZisWord

No in-app purchases

None

Nonocross

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZisWord free?
ZisWord is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nonocross free?
Nonocross is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZisWord or Nonocross?
ZisWord is rated higher. ZisWord averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Nonocross averages 4.5 from 2.4K ratings.
Do ZisWord or Nonocross have ads?
Nonocross shows ads; ZisWord does not.

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