Nonogram vs PictoGrid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Nonogram
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Nonogram is a clean, minimal logic puzzle game. Fill in the grid using number clues to reveal a hidden picture ā no guessing required. HOW TO PLAY Each row and column has a sequence of numbers telling you how many consecutive cells to fill. Use logic to deduce which cells are filled and which are empty. Solve the puzzle to reveal the picture. FEATURES ⢠Hundreds of puzzles across four difficulty levels: Easy (5Ć5), Medium (10Ć10), Hard (15Ć15), and Expert (20Ć20) ⢠Daily Challenge ā a new puzzle every day with streak tracking ⢠Hint system ā 3 free hints per day, or watch an ad for more ⢠Undo/redo support ⢠Light and dark mode ⢠No energy system, no lives ā play as much as you want PREMIUM Upgrade to remove ads, get unlimited hints, sync progress across devices, and unlock all puzzles. All puzzles are procedurally generated ā there are always new puzzles to solve. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PictoGrid
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PictoGrid is a nonogram puzzle game that turns number clues into pixel art. Solve picture logic puzzles by working out which squares to fill and which to leave empty. Enjoy the satisfaction of revealing a hidden picture, one square at a time. Play your way ⢠Progress through stages from 5x5 to 20x20 ⢠Try 15x20 and 20x15 grids, plus 20x20 boards for bigger pictures ⢠Check the minimap to see the whole grid at a glance ⢠Use a hint when you need a gentle nudge ⢠Undo and redo moves with confidence ⢠Spot completed rows and columns at a glance Made for focus A calm, distraction-free design and smooth controls keep the puzzle front and center. Start with a quick grid on a break or settle in for a tougher challenge whenever you want to exercise your brain and unwind. Fill the grid. Reveal the picture. Enjoy that satisfying final square.
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Verdict
Nonogram and PictoGrid are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. Nonogram sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PictoGrid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Nonogram | PictoGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 5 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Lowe | SeungHoon Kam |
In-app purchases
Nonogram
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
- 50 Hints$0.99
- 200 Hints$2.99
PictoGrid
- Premium$4.99









