Comparison

Slitherlink vs Nonograms

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

Head to head
About

Slitherlink

Features
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Slitherlink – Relaxing Logic Puzzle Game Slitherlink is a minimalist logic puzzle game where you connect dots to form a single continuous loop. Use the numbers as clues and discover the correct path. Easy to learn, satisfying to master. Features: • Unlimited free puzzles All puzzles are completely free to play. No locked content, no restrictions. • Endless gameplay Puzzles are randomly generated, so every game is new. No predefined levels – just infinite variety. • Daily puzzle Solve a new challenge every day and keep your mind sharp. • Minimalist design Clean interface, smooth controls, and a distraction-free experience. • Unlockable skins Customize the look of the game with a variety of visual themes. • Optional ads only No forced ads. Watch rewarded ads only if you choose to earn hints or in-game currency. • Helpful hints Stuck on a puzzle? Use hints to keep progressing at your own pace. Whether you want to relax or challenge your brain, Slitherlink offers a perfect balance of calm gameplay and logical thinking. Download now and start solving endless puzzles.

About

Nonograms

Features
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Nonograms, also called Picross, are picture logic puzzles. You shade cells to reveal a hidden image, using the number clues along each row and column to work out exactly which ones to fill. Every puzzle has one solution and can be cracked by logic alone, so there's never any guessing. Features: • Tap to fill a cell, hold to mark it with an X • Drag to fill or mark a whole run of cells in one go • Completed clues turn green so progress is easy to read • A progress bar shows how close you are to finishing • Undo any mistake with a single tap • Optional Auto Mark X clears finished rows and columns for you • Three difficulty levels with bigger grids as you go • Progress saves automatically • Stats and best times for every difficulty • Plays fully offline The classic picture puzzle, done right. If you love Picross, Griddlers, or Hanjie, this one will feel like home.

Screenshots

Slitherlink3 screens
Nonograms3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nonograms at none against Slitherlink's 10. Nonograms also leads on ads (none vs shown). Slitherlink's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Slitherlink sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Nonograms asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slitherlink ships an update every 5 days, Nonograms every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Slitherlink versus Nonograms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlitherlinkNonograms
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIOTR TOMASZ BIALASLUKAS ANDREAS NILSEN

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Slitherlink

One-time10
  • 300 Coins$0.99
  • 5x Random Line Hint$0.99
  • Paper skin$0.99
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  • 3x Cell Check Hint$1.99
  • 800 Coins$1.99
  • Neon Space skin$1.99
  • 5x Line Check Hint$1.99
  • 2500 Coins$4.99
  • 7000 Coins$9.99
  • Kawaii Kitty skin$9.99
None

Nonograms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slitherlink free?
Slitherlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nonograms free?
Nonograms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Slitherlink or Nonograms have ads?
Slitherlink shows ads; Nonograms does not.
Which is updated more often, Slitherlink or Nonograms?
Slitherlink ships an update every 5 days, and Nonograms every 6 weeks. Most recently, Slitherlink was updated on October 31, 2026 and Nonograms on November 5, 2026.

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