Comparison

Nonogram vs Nonogram Defense

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

Head to head
About

Nonogram

Features
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Nonogram is a clean, minimal logic puzzle game. Fill in the grid using number clues to reveal a hidden picture — 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 (5×5), Medium (10×10), Hard (15×15), and Expert (20×20) • Daily Challenge — a new puzzle every day with streak tracking • Hint system — 3 free hints per day, or watch an ad for more • Undo/redo support • Light and dark mode • No energy system, no lives — 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 — there are always new puzzles to solve. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Nonogram Defense

Features
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Reveal the power of logic in Nonogram Defense: Picross War! Solve engaging picture-cross puzzles to activate your defensive grid and protect your world from invading forces. Use the numbers on the edges of the grid to determine which cells to fill. As the picture emerges, so does your defensive strength! Complete patterns to unleash devastating attacks and build impenetrable walls. It’s a perfect blend of artistic discovery and strategic defense. **Key Features:** - **Logic Art:** Hundreds of unique Nonogram puzzles to solve and reveal. - **Strategic Defense:** Every completed line and image powers your combat abilities. - **Challenging Levels:** Progress from simple 5x5 grids to complex 20x20 masterpieces. - **Rewarding Progression:** Unlock new themes and defensive upgrades as you play. - **Brain Training:** Enhance your deductive reasoning with every puzzle solved. Solve the image, save the day. Play Nonogram Defense today!

Screenshots

Nonogram4 screens
Nonogram Defense3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nonogram Defense at none against Nonogram's 4. Nonogram Defense also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Nonogram sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Nonogram Defense asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
Nonogram versus Nonogram Defense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNonogramNonogram Defense
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian LoweKorin Delas

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Nonogram

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • 50 Hints$0.99
  • 200 Hints$2.99
None

Nonogram Defense

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nonogram free?
Nonogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nonogram Defense free?
Nonogram Defense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nonogram or Nonogram Defense have ads?
Both Nonogram and Nonogram Defense show ads.

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