Comparison

Nono Blocks Formula vs Playnono

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

Head to head
About

Nono Blocks Formula

This logic puzzle game challenges players to fill in grid cells based on numerical hints to reveal a hidden pattern. With over 100 levels of increasing difficulty, it sharpens problem-solving skills. Enjoy intuitive tap controls on mobile or mouse support on Mac.

Highlights
  • Over 100 logic puzzles
  • Beginner to advanced difficulty
  • Intuitive tap controls
  • Mouse support for Mac
  • VoiceOver accessibility
  • Leaderboards for competition
Features
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Nono Blocks Formula is a nonogram logic puzzle game. Use the number clues beside each row and above each column to determine which cells should be dark and which should be crossed out. Each number represents a group of consecutive dark cells. Fill every cell correctly to complete the puzzle. When a row or column matches its clues, the hint numbers turn green. On lower-density levels, the clues may allow more than one possible arrangement. Green means that a row or column fits its clues, but the full grid must still match the puzzle's solution. If all hints are green but the level is not complete, revisit places where more than one arrangement was possible and try a different one. More than 100 levels become progressively more challenging as you advance. Play with simple tap controls on iPhone and iPad, or use a mouse on Mac. Key Features: - Over 100 levels, from beginner to advanced difficulty. - Simple and intuitive controls. - Leaderboards to track your progress and compete with others. - Full VoiceOver support for accessible play. Whether you're new to nonograms or an experienced solver, Nono Blocks Formula offers increasingly challenging logic puzzles as you progress.

About

Playnono

This is a picross puzzle game where numbers guide you to fill squares and reveal a hidden picture. It features hand-drawn puzzles, leaderboards, and a user-friendly editor to create your own challenges. The experience is designed to be calm and ad-free.

Highlights
  • Picross/Nonogram puzzles
  • Hand-drawn unique pictures
  • User-created puzzle editor
  • Leaderboards for fastest solves
  • Auto-mark and hint system
  • Calm and minimalist design
Features
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Pause. Think. Solve. Playnono is a picross — a nonogram, if that's what you grew up calling it. Numbers along each row and column tell you which squares to fill. There's only ever one solution, and when you find it, a small picture appears. The puzzles are all hand-drawn. Someone designed each one and solved it to make sure it holds together, so you get a real picture at the end instead of random noise. They range from quick 5×5 grids to large, intricate ones, with new puzzles added regularly. LEADERBOARDS Solve a puzzle without peeking and your time goes on its board. Look at the solution and you're out for that run, so the times at the top are earned. See where you land the moment you finish. CREATE YOUR OWN Draw a puzzle in the editor, confirm it has a single solution, and publish it for everyone else to play. HELP WHEN YOU WANT IT Auto-mark clears a line once your squares match its clues. Misplace one and you get a beat to catch it before it's flagged. Nothing hands you the answer. MADE TO BE CALM A warm cream background, one terracotta accent, and type that's easy to sit with. Pinch to zoom on bigger grids, and drag along a row or column to fill it in a single motion. Sign in to sync across your devices, or just play. Either way, your progress is saved between sessions. The short version of what you won't find here: no ads, no trackers, no upsells, no streak guilt, and nothing behind a paywall. The library is free, and we don't sell or share your data (full details at playnono.app/privacy). Made by Marius Bocanu. Found a bug or have an idea? marius@playnono.app

Screenshots

Nono Blocks Formula4 screens
Playnono4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Playnono at none against Nono Blocks Formula's 1. Playnono also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Nono Blocks Formula sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Playnono asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Nono Blocks Formula against 5.0 for Playnono. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Nono Blocks Formula's written reviews are positive against 100% of Playnono's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nono Blocks Formula ships an update every 3 weeks, Playnono every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Nono Blocks Formula versus Playnono: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNono Blocks FormulaPlaynono
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerx2line.com LLCMARIUS IOAN BOCANU

Customer experience

Nono Blocks Formula

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Playnono

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nono Blocks Formula

One-time1
  • Check Solution$0.99
None

Playnono

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nono Blocks Formula free?
Nono Blocks Formula is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Playnono free?
Playnono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nono Blocks Formula or Playnono?
Nono Blocks Formula and Playnono are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Nono Blocks Formula or Playnono have ads?
Nono Blocks Formula shows ads; Playnono does not.
Which is updated more often, Nono Blocks Formula or Playnono?
Nono Blocks Formula ships an update every 3 weeks, and Playnono every 4 days. Most recently, Nono Blocks Formula was updated on October 16, 2026 and Playnono on October 18, 2026.

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