# Nonogram vs Sort & Solve

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nonogram at 5 against Sort & Solve's 1. Nonogram also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nonogram sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Sort & Solve sells 10 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 — 5.0 for Nonogram against 5.0 for Sort & Solve. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonogram has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nonogram ships an update every 9 days, Sort & Solve every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nonogram | Sort & Solve |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-picture-cross/id6743321702/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-and-solve-connections-game/id6760734721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Feng Xia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387862762) | [Blue Diamond Gaming](https://appshunter.io/developer/443468869) |

## What reviewers say

### Nonogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-picture-cross/id6743321702)

Solve logic puzzles by filling in cells based on number clues to reveal hidden pixel art. Offers over 10,000 levels, daily challenges, and smart assists for a smooth deduction experience. Play anytime, anywhere, even offline.

**Highlights:** 10,000+ logic puzzles, Daily challenges with streak tracking, Auto-mark completed numbers, Large board optimizations, Smart hint system, Offline play, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Membership Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |


### Sort & Solve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-and-solve-connections-game/id6760734721)

Test your word association skills by finding four hidden groups among sixteen words. Each daily puzzle offers a unique challenge with words designed to mislead. Unlock themed packs and track your progress with detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Daily word puzzles, Find 4 hidden groups, Themed puzzle packs, Track progress and stats, Daily streak, Archive of past puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Streak FreezePack of 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pop Culture Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 90s Movies Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rap Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rock Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| NFL Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Science Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 10 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 25 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nonogram free?

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

### Is Sort & Solve free?

Sort & Solve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nonogram or Sort & Solve?

Nonogram and Sort & Solve are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Nonogram or Sort & Solve have ads?

Both Nonogram and Sort & Solve show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nonogram or Sort & Solve?

Nonogram ships an update every 9 days, and Sort & Solve every 5 days. Most recently, Nonogram was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sort & Solve on October 25, 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.*