Comparison

Dino vs Gridtopia Nonogram

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

Head to head
About

Dino

Evolve adorable dinosaurs by merging matching creatures in this logic puzzle game. Sharpen your focus, memory, and strategic thinking with each strategic move on the grid. Unlock new forms and beat your high score.

Highlights
  • Merge matching dinos to evolve
  • Logic puzzle challenges
  • Activates working memory
  • Builds pattern recognition
  • Trains spatial reasoning
  • Simple swipe controls
  • Unlock new dino forms
Features
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Can you grow a tiny egg into a mighty dragon? Merge matching dinos to evolve them - and sharpen your brain with every move. Every puzzle is a logic challenge that builds focus, memory & strategic thinking. WHY YOUR BRAIN LOVES DINO MERGE • Activates working memory - remember tile positions & plan ahead • Builds pattern recognition - spot merge opportunities fast • Trains spatial reasoning - think in 2D grids like a chess master • Boosts focus - one level at a time, no distractions CUTE + CHALLENGING Start with a tiny speckled egg. Merge, evolve, and unlock adorable new dino forms — from baby hatchling all the way to legendary dragon. Each evolution feels earned. SATISFYING PUZZLE MECHANICS • Simple swipe controls — learn in seconds • Deep strategy — master it over months • New challenges every level — no two boards are the same • Perfect for 5-minute breaks or deep-focus sessions PROGRESS THAT FEELS REAL Track your evolution chain. Beat your high score. Unlock new creatures. Every session makes you a little sharper — and a little closer to the final form. Play once. Think smarter. Evolve further.

About

Gridtopia Nonogram

Features
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Welcome to Gridtopia — a world you uncover one dig at a time. Every puzzle is a buried dig site. Read the number clues down each column and across each row, chip away at stone, sand, wood, and bedrock, and reveal the hidden treasure beneath. Solve the logic, claim the world. DIG ACROSS 40+ WORLDS Far beyond black & white — uncover vibrant pictures painted in one, two, or three colors, and travel from one themed world to the next. Unlock skins to make every dig site your own. 1,100+ LEVELS, ONE SOLUTION EACH Every level is verified to have a single, logical solution. solvable by pure reasoning. No guessing, ever. CONNECT THE PATH Try a mini game on the way! Connect the broken path and find the way to continue your journey. RESTORE YOUR TOTEMS AND RESTORE Clear a world to unearth its unique treasure for your Totem Room, then bring it back to life in a relaxing match-3 restoration mini-game. HELPERS WHEN YOU'RE STUCK Hit a tricky dig? Hints and boosts keep you moving progress without the frustration. PLAY ANYWHERE Intuitive tap controls, auto-save, and 100% offline play. No internet required. Grab your pickaxe. Start digging. Build your Gridtopia.

Screenshots

Dino3 screens
Gridtopia Nonogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gridtopia Nonogram at 15.0 against Dino's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Dino sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gridtopia Nonogram sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dino ships an update every 9 days, Gridtopia Nonogram every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Dino versus Gridtopia Nonogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDinoGridtopia Nonogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThanh Hoang Nguyen HuynhILTAE KIM

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dino

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
6 purchases

Gridtopia Nonogram

One-time6
  • Coin Pouch$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Coin Sack$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Booster pack$2.99
  • Coin chest$9.99
  • Mega Pack$14.99

Questions

Is Dino free?
Dino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gridtopia Nonogram free?
Gridtopia Nonogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dino or Gridtopia Nonogram have ads?
Both Dino and Gridtopia Nonogram show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dino or Gridtopia Nonogram?
Dino ships an update every 9 days, and Gridtopia Nonogram every 5 days. Most recently, Dino was updated on October 16, 2026 and Gridtopia Nonogram on October 25, 2026.

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