Comparison

Nonocross vs RealmForge

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

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About

Nonocross

This logic puzzle game challenges you to fill a grid using number clues, revealing a hidden pixel-art image with each correct move. It offers handcrafted puzzles, a relaxing yet challenging experience, and hints for when you get stuck.

Highlights
  • Number clue grid filling
  • Hidden image reveal
  • Handcrafted puzzles
  • Pixel-art images
  • Hint system
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Put your logic skills to the test with Nonocross, the addictive number puzzle game where every correct move helps bring a hidden image to life! How it works Use the numbers as clues to fill in the grid. Each row and column tells you how many blocks to mark. Think carefully, avoid mistakes, and watch as the mystery image is revealed! Features Handcrafted puzzles Beautiful pixel-art images to uncover Simple to learn, challenging to master Helpful hints when you’re stuck Relaxing gameplay with a rewarding twist Challenge your brain You only have a limited number of lives—so every move counts! Plan wisely, use hints when needed, and sharpen your logic skills with every level. Collect and reveal From cute animals to fun surprises, each completed puzzle unlocks a unique image. Can you reveal them all? Whether you're a puzzle beginner or a seasoned pro, Nonocross offers the perfect mix of relaxation and challenge. Download now and start revealing!

About

RealmForge

Forge unique artifacts that passively generate in-game currency, even when offline. Earn rewards like gift cards and PayPal by collecting, leveling up, and participating in community-driven realms. Enjoy various mini-games and daily challenges to boost your earnings.

Highlights
  • Passive Essence generation
  • Redeem Essence for gift cards/PayPal
  • Collect and level up artifacts
  • Community-driven realm progression
  • Arcade mini-games for earning sparks
  • Daily goals and achievements
  • Free weekly prize drawing
Features
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RealmForge is a cooperative idle tycoon. Every player forges from the same shared Realm, and every Artifact you forge earns Essence for you every second, even while the app is closed. ONE REALM, BUILT TOGETHER Each Realm holds a limited number of Artifacts, and every player forges from that same pool. When the community has forged them all, the Realm is complete and the next one opens for everyone. You are building the world alongside every other player and watching it fill in real time. A TRUE IDLE GAME Your Artifacts keep earning the entire time you are away. Come back and collect everything that built up. The more Artifacts you own, and the rarer they are, the faster you earn. HOW IT WORKS 1. Earn Forge Sparks by playing arcade games, finishing daily goals, spinning the wheel, watching an optional ad, or completing an offer or survey. 2. Spend Sparks to forge an Artifact and roll for rarity: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic or Legendary. 3. Every Artifact you own earns Essence automatically, every second. 4. Level up your Artifacts, then rebirth for a permanent multiplier and climb faster than before. COLLECT, LEVEL UP, REBIRTH • Holographic Artifact cards, each stamped with its Realm, its number and its rarity. • Rarer Artifacts earn dramatically faster. • Rebirth for a permanent boost and a prestige emblem that is yours alone. THE ARCADE • Tahjongy, a tile-matching puzzle. • FIRSTLIGHT Tycoon. • Codebreaker. • Sparkle, a daily word game. • New arcade games keep arriving. ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO • Daily goals and dozens of achievements. • Login streaks with milestone rewards. • Global leaderboards for Artifacts, rarity, streaks and rebirths. • Live events with boosted earnings. • A free-entry weekly prize drawing. LOYALTY REWARDS In the United States, the Essence you build up can be redeemed for rewards such as gift cards, as a loyalty reward for playing. It is based on what you have built over time, not on chance, and no purchase is ever required to earn or redeem it. SPARK PACKS Optional Spark packs are available if you would rather skip the wait. Every Spark in the game can also be earned free, and buying Sparks never changes your odds of forging any rarity. Forge, idle, and build the Realm together. --- RealmForge is free to play, supported by ads, and offers optional in-app purchases. Players must be 18 or older, or the age of majority where they live. Essence redemption is available only to eligible users in the United States. Players in other countries can earn and collect Essence, but cannot redeem it. The Weekly Prize Drawing is open to eligible users in most countries; excluded countries are listed in the Official Rules. Canadian winners must correctly answer a skill-testing question. No purchase is ever required to earn or redeem Essence or to enter the Weekly Prize Drawing, and a purchase will not increase your odds of winning any prize or of forging any rarity. Void where prohibited. Full rules: realmforgeapp.com/sweepstakes.html

Screenshots

Nonocross3 screens
RealmForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RealmForge at 100% against Nonocross's 31%. RealmForge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Nonocross's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RealmForge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonocross has 2.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Nonocross's written reviews are positive against 100% of RealmForge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nonocross ships an update every 2 months, RealmForge every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nonocross versus RealmForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNonocrossRealmForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size311 MB282 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGimica GmbHJoslin Solutions LLC

Customer experience

Nonocross

All ratings2,170 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive31.5%
Neutral9.0%
Negative59.6%

RealmForge

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Nonocross

No in-app purchases

None

RealmForge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nonocross free?
Nonocross is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RealmForge free?
RealmForge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nonocross or RealmForge?
RealmForge is rated higher. Nonocross averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while RealmForge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Nonocross or RealmForge have ads?
Both Nonocross and RealmForge show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nonocross or RealmForge?
Nonocross ships an update every 2 months, and RealmForge every 2 days. Most recently, Nonocross was updated on October 15, 2026 and RealmForge on October 14, 2026.

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