Comparison

Pwned vs NonoQuest

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

Head to head
About

Pwned

Features
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PWNED! Chess Devolved! Welcome to Pwned, where every pawn has the potential to become a game-changing powerhouse! This isn't your grandfather's chess – it's chess evolved for the modern player who craves quick, strategic battles with endless possibilities. Revolutionary Gameplay • 7x7 Wrap-Around Board: Pieces wrap vertically for mind-bending tactical opportunities • 17 Unique Transformations: Transform pawns into specialized pieces with game-changing abilities • Combo System: Chain moves to unlock powerful transformations mid-game • Quick Battles: Average game time of 5 minutes – perfect for on-the-go gaming Master the Transformations Start with simple pawns and evolve them into specialized pieces: • ChainPwn: Captures enemies directly ahead • NursePwn: Spawns reinforcements when wrapping the board • SkatePwn: Moves in four directions with enhanced mobility • SwapPwn: Switch positions with enemy pieces • GhostPwn: Phase through other pieces • BombPwn: Explode on capture, clearing surrounding squares • ShieldPwn: Protected from first capture attempt • And 10 more unique transformations to discover!** Features That Matter • Smart AI Opponents: Three difficulty levels that adapt to your skill • Beautiful Design: Clean, modern interface with satisfying animations • Progress Tracking: Comprehensive statistics and achievements • No Pay-to-Win: Optional ads with one-time purchase to remove Perfect For • Chess enthusiasts looking for a fresh challenge • Strategy gamers who love quick, tactical battles • Casual players wanting an easy-to-learn, hard-to-master experience • Anyone who enjoys outsmarting opponents with clever combos Why Pwned? Traditional chess hasn't changed in centuries. We've taken the timeless strategy of chess and injected it with modern game design: shorter matches, more variety, and endless replayability. Every game tells a different story as pawns evolve based on your choices. The Strategy is Real Success in Pwned isn't about memorizing openings – it's about adapting to an ever-changing battlefield. Will you rush for early transformations? Save up for powerful late-game combos? Or react dynamically to your opponent's strategy? The choice is yours. Join thousands of players (hopefully someday!) who've discovered that chess can be reinvented. Download Pwned today and experience chess like never before! One-time purchase removes all ads forever. We respect your time and your experience.

About

NonoQuest

Embark on a retro-style adventure solving 100 handcrafted nonogram puzzles across ten themed campaigns. Uncover pixel-art scenes and enjoy a guided tutorial, multiple display modes, and offline play with saved progress.

Highlights
  • 100 handcrafted nonogram puzzles
  • 10 themed campaigns
  • Pixel-art scenes
  • Retro display modes
  • Offline play
  • Guided tutorial
Features
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NonoQuest blends classic picture logic puzzles with a retro handheld presentation and light adventure storytelling. Every puzzle can be solved with logic alone — you never have to guess. Mistakes surface early, and any move can be undone. Travel through thirteen themed campaigns, uncover pixel-art scenes, and solve 130 handcrafted nonogram boards ranging from compact warmups to larger expert challenges. What you get: - 130 handcrafted nonogram puzzles across 13 campaigns - A daily puzzle, the same one for everybody worldwide - An endless mode in five grid sizes - An album that keeps every solved picture in view - A guided tutorial for new players - Four-step help that explains the technique instead of giving the answer away - Seven retro display modes inspired by classic hardware - Offline play with saved progress, no ads and no in-app purchases The game is fully playable with VoiceOver, Switch Control and a keyboard. Every grid cell speaks its position, its state and its clue numbers. Whether you call them nonograms, picross, or picture logic puzzles, NonoQuest focuses on readable controls, satisfying reveals, and a distinct retro atmosphere.

Screenshots

Pwned4 screens
NonoQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pwned at Free against NonoQuest's $0.99. Pwned also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). NonoQuest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Pwned is free to download; NonoQuest costs $0.99 up front. Pwned sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NonoQuest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pwned ships an update every 3 days, NonoQuest every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pwned versus NonoQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPwnedNonoQuest
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob WilliamsTobias Reithmeier

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pwned

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

NonoQuest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pwned free?
Pwned is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NonoQuest free?
NonoQuest costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pwned or NonoQuest have ads?
Neither Pwned nor NonoQuest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pwned or NonoQuest?
Pwned ships an update every 3 days, and NonoQuest every 2 months. Most recently, Pwned was updated on October 19, 2026 and NonoQuest on October 9, 2026.

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