Comparison

Nonograms Puzzle vs ZipBrain

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

Head to head
About

Nonograms Puzzle

Features
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Nonograms are logic puzzles where numbers turn into pictures. Each number tells you how many squares in a row or column to fill — work out the rest, and the hidden image appears. Three sizes, three levels of challenge: • 5Ɨ5 to learn the rules • 10Ɨ10 for a short break • 15Ɨ15 when you want to think Features: • Classic and Standard modes — play freely, or with a limit on mistakes • Hints when a puzzle stalls • Coloring mode and cross marks to track what you have ruled out • Undo for a wrong tap • Progress saved automatically — close the app and come back later • Plays offline No timers, no pressure. Just you and the grid.

About

ZipBrain

Features
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ZipBrain is a clean logic puzzle. Draw ONE continuous line that connects the numbers in order AND fills every cell of the grid. Simple to learn, fiendishly clever as the grids grow. • 400 hand-tuned classic levels, from gentle 5Ɨ5 to brutal 10Ɨ10 • A new Daily Puzzle every day, the same challenge for everyone, compare your time with friends • Practice mode: endless generated puzzles, your free playground • Special levels with game-changing rules: Hidden numbers, Fog, Reversed order, Invisible trail • 100 exclusive Mega-Expert levels (Premium) • Smart, deceptive wall placement that actually TRAPS you, not just bigger grids • A hint when you're stuck (reveals a few cells) • 100% offline. Your progress syncs across your devices via iCloud. No account, no ads, no tracking. PREMIUM (optional) • Faster energy regen and a bigger energy cap • 100 Mega-Expert levels + more to come • All past daily challenges free • +50 free energy per subscription month (yearly: 600 up front) • You support an indie developer Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zipbrain-mention-legal.vercel.app

Screenshots

Nonograms Puzzle4 screens
ZipBrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nonograms Puzzle at none against ZipBrain's 3. ZipBrain's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support 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. ZipBrain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Nonograms Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Nonograms Puzzle versus ZipBrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNonograms PuzzleZipBrain
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlchemical IncGuillaume AMBROISE

In-app purchases

None

Nonograms Puzzle

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ZipBrain

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • 100 Energy$1.99

Questions

Is Nonograms Puzzle free?
Nonograms Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZipBrain free?
ZipBrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nonograms Puzzle or ZipBrain have ads?
Nonograms Puzzle shows ads; ZipBrain does not.

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