Comparison

Puzzle Master vs PG Nonogram

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

Head to head
About

Puzzle Master

Features
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Five classic logic puzzles in one free app — Sudoku, KenKen, Nonogram, Slitherlink and Num Connect. No account needed, plays offline. FIVE PUZZLES, ONE GAME Sudoku — Four difficulty levels from easy to expert. Classic 9x9 number placement with notes, mistake tracking and hints. KenKen — Math meets logic. Fill the grid so every cage matches its arithmetic target. 4x4, 5x5, 6x6 and a 6x6 challenge mode. Nonogram — Also known as picross or griddler. Use the number clues to uncover a hidden picture on 5x5 and 10x10 grids. Slitherlink — Draw a single closed loop that satisfies every number. A pure deduction puzzle on 5x5, 6x6 and 7x7 boards. Num Connect — Link 1 to 2 to 3 in order while covering every cell on the board. One solution, no guessing. COMPETE A global leaderboard across all five puzzles — daily, weekly and all time. Climb six leagues from Bronze to Master. Challenge a friend to a duel: you both solve the same board and the faster time wins. PROGRESS Earn XP and level up, keep a daily streak alive, and unlock achievements as you solve. Thousands of hand-checked puzzles in every game, each with exactly one solution. FREE AND OFFLINE Every puzzle is free. Play without an internet connection. No sign-up, no account, no personal data required to start.

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PG Nonogram

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Nonogram - Picture Logic Puzzles Discover the addictive world of nonogram puzzles! Also known as picross, griddlers, or picture cross puzzles, nonograms are logic puzzles where you reveal a hidden picture by filling in cells on a grid based on number clues. How to Play: Each row and column has number clues that tell you how many consecutive cells should be filled. For example, "3 1" means there's a group of 3 filled cells, then at least one empty cell, then 1 filled cell. Use logic and deduction to figure out which cells to fill and which to mark as empty. When you complete the puzzle correctly, a beautiful pixel art picture is revealed! Features: • Multiple difficulty levels - Start with easy 5x5 puzzles and work your way up to challenging 15x15 grids • Achievement system - Track your progress and earn rewards as you master the game • Clean, intuitive interface - Easy tap controls to fill or mark cells • Timer to track your solving speed • Mistake checking to help you learn • Endless puzzles generated on demand • Save your progress automatically Why You'll Love It: • Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts who enjoy Sudoku, crosswords, and logic games • Train your brain with pure logic - no guessing required! • Relaxing gameplay with no time pressure • Beautiful pixel art pictures to discover • Play offline anytime, anywhere Challenge Your Mind: Nonograms are the perfect blend of logic, art, and satisfaction. Each puzzle is a unique challenge that exercises your deductive reasoning and pattern recognition skills. Whether you have 5 minutes or an hour, you can always fit in a puzzle! Start with smaller grids to learn the mechanics, then challenge yourself with larger, more complex puzzles. Every puzzle has exactly one solution that can be found through pure logic - no guessing needed! Download now and join millions of players worldwide who love nonogram puzzles!

Screenshots

Puzzle Master4 screens
PG Nonogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PG Nonogram at 13.0 against Puzzle Master's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzle Master ships an update weekly, PG Nonogram every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

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Puzzle Master versus PG Nonogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzle MasterPG Nonogram
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErsan KolayCeltic Wards, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Puzzle Master

No in-app purchases

None

PG Nonogram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Puzzle Master free?
Puzzle Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PG Nonogram free?
PG Nonogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Puzzle Master or PG Nonogram have ads?
Both Puzzle Master and PG Nonogram show ads.
Which is updated more often, Puzzle Master or PG Nonogram?
Puzzle Master ships an update weekly, and PG Nonogram every 9 days. Most recently, Puzzle Master was updated on October 28, 2026 and PG Nonogram on October 8, 2026.

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