Comparison

Puzzle Master vs Nonogram Drag

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.

About

Nonogram Drag

A unique puzzle game where you drag and drop blocks to reveal hidden pixel art. Offers over 700 puzzles with various difficulty levels and modes, including daily challenges and custom creations. Enjoy a relaxing brain workout offline.

Highlights
  • Over 700 puzzles
  • Drag-and-drop gameplay
  • Monochrome and color puzzles
  • Mega mosaic puzzles
  • Daily challenges
  • Custom puzzle editor
  • Offline play
Features
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Nonogram Drag is a fresh take on the classic nonogram (picross) puzzle. Instead of tapping cells one by one, drag and drop blocks from the palette onto the board to reveal hidden pixel art. FEATURES - 700+ puzzles across Easy (5x5), Medium (7x7), and Hard (10x10) - Classic monochrome and vibrant color nonograms - Intuitive drag-and-drop gameplay — no tedious cell-by-cell tapping - Mega mosaic puzzles — solve panels to reveal a larger artwork - Daily challenge with streak tracking - Three beautiful themes: Dark, Light, and Neon - Color blind mode with letter labels - Hint system when you get stuck - Custom puzzle editor — create and play your own designs - No internet required — play anywhere, anytime HOW TO PLAY Read the clue numbers on each row and column. They tell you how many consecutive blocks appear. Drag the right blocks from the palette onto the board. Match all the clues to solve the puzzle and reveal the picture! Perfect for puzzle lovers, nonogram fans, and anyone who enjoys a relaxing brain workout.

Screenshots

Puzzle Master4 screens
Nonogram Drag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nonogram Drag at none against Puzzle Master's shown. Nonogram Drag also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Puzzle Master's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzle Master ships an update weekly, Nonogram Drag every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Puzzle Master versus Nonogram Drag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzle MasterNonogram Drag
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErsan KolayJun Park

In-app purchases

None

Puzzle Master

No in-app purchases

None

Nonogram Drag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Puzzle Master free?
Puzzle Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nonogram Drag free?
Nonogram Drag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Puzzle Master or Nonogram Drag have ads?
Puzzle Master shows ads; Nonogram Drag does not.
Which is updated more often, Puzzle Master or Nonogram Drag?
Puzzle Master ships an update weekly, and Nonogram Drag every 2 months. Most recently, Puzzle Master was updated on September 30, 2026 and Nonogram Drag on October 1, 2026.

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