Comparison

Nonogram Puzzle master vs Pixelvale

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

Head to head
About

Nonogram Puzzle master

Engage your logic with a vast collection of picture cross puzzles. Reveal hidden pixel art by filling in grids based on number clues. Enjoy offline play, mini-games, and a relaxing fantasy world without interruptions.

Highlights
  • 3000+ logic grid puzzles
  • Pixel art reveals
  • Offline play
  • Brain-boosting gameplay
  • Dynamic mini-games
  • Cozy fantasy world
Features
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Welcome to Nonogram Puzzle Master, the ultimate destination for picture cross and logic grid enthusiasts. Whether you are a seasoned Picross solver or trying your first Griddler, this game offers a beautifully crafted puzzle experience designed to relax your mind while sharpening your logical thinking. HOW TO PLAY Read the numbers along the top and left of the grid Tap cells to mark blocks or cross out empty spaces Reveal stunning pixel art by solving each puzzle Complete levels to progress through a cozy world and unlock exciting mini-games WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT 3000+ Fresh Puzzles: New challenges added regularly across all difficulty levels Brain-Boosting Gameplay: Easy to learn, deeply satisfying to master Dynamic Mini-Games and Events: Seasonal challenges, surprise twists, and unique obstacle modes keep things fresh Smart Boosters: Use helpful power-ups when you need a hint or extra moves Cozy Fantasy World: Adorable characters, hand-drawn art, and calming soundscapes 100 Percent Offline Play: No Wi-Fi? No problem. Solve puzzles anywhere, anytime Ad-Free Experience: Zero interruptive ads. Just pure, uninterrupted focus Perfect for daily brain training, commute relaxation, or late-night puzzle sessions. Download Nonogram Puzzle Master today and start revealing the hidden pictures.

About

Pixelvale

Solve logic puzzles to reveal pixel art and build a charming valley. Enjoy a relaxing experience with no timers or pressure, and watch your world grow across seasons. Support development through optional donations.

Highlights
  • Solve logic nonogram puzzles
  • Build a growing pixel art valley
  • Experience seasonal changes
  • Relaxed gameplay with no timers
  • Offline play
  • Hand-drawn pixel art
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Pixelvale is a cozy nonogram game: solve elegant logic puzzles and bring a little valley to life, pixel by pixel. Every puzzle you solve reveals a hand-painted piece of pixel art—an apple tree, the bakery, a villager—and adds it to your world. So a living valley slowly grows out of pure logic puzzles, transforming across four seasons. RELAXED PUZZLING Nonograms (also known as picross or griddlers) are elegant logic puzzles: use the numbers along the edges to work out which cells must be filled. No luck, no time pressure—just you and a calm, satisfying flow of thinking. A WORLD THAT GROWS You don't come back to "Puzzle #47"—you return to your valley. Each picture has its own fixed place on the map. Season by season the mood shifts—from blooming spring to quiet winter. FREE AND FAIR • Completely free to play • No ads • No energy system, no timers, no nagging If you enjoy Pixelvale, you can support development with a voluntary donation—entirely optional. It unlocks no content: you always have the whole game. FREE PLAY Want more? In Free Mode you can solve as many random nonograms as you like, in grid sizes from 5×5 to 25×25—perfect for a short break or a long evening of puzzling. MADE WITH CARE • Hand-drawn pixel art, no stock material • Warm, modern interface with subtle haptic feedback • Native iOS app: launches instantly, runs on older iPhones, fully playable offline • Available in English and German Pixelvale is a calm place to keep coming back to. Grab a puzzle, fill in a few cells—and watch your valley bloom.

Screenshots

Nonogram Puzzle master4 screens
Pixelvale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixelvale at 67% against Nonogram Puzzle master's 0%. Pixelvale also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Nonogram Puzzle master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. Pixelvale sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Nonogram Puzzle master asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixelvale holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Nonogram Puzzle master's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pixelvale's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nonogram Puzzle master ships an update every 8 days, Pixelvale weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Nonogram Puzzle master versus Pixelvale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNonogram Puzzle masterPixelvale
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Lebosky Technology Co., LtdYves Kopmann

Customer experience

Nonogram Puzzle master

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Pixelvale

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Nonogram Puzzle master

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Pixelvale

One-time4
  • Small Thank-You$0.99
  • Coffee for the Valley$1.99
  • A Generous Round$2.99
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  • Grand Gesture$3.99

Questions

Is Nonogram Puzzle master free?
Nonogram Puzzle master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixelvale free?
Pixelvale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nonogram Puzzle master or Pixelvale?
Pixelvale is rated higher. Nonogram Puzzle master averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pixelvale averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Nonogram Puzzle master or Pixelvale have ads?
Nonogram Puzzle master shows ads; Pixelvale does not.
Which is updated more often, Nonogram Puzzle master or Pixelvale?
Nonogram Puzzle master ships an update every 8 days, and Pixelvale weekly. Most recently, Nonogram Puzzle master was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pixelvale on October 14, 2026.

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