Comparison

Playnono vs Nonogram Picross

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

Head to head
About

Playnono

This is a picross puzzle game where numbers guide you to fill squares and reveal a hidden picture. It features hand-drawn puzzles, leaderboards, and a user-friendly editor to create your own challenges. The experience is designed to be calm and ad-free.

Highlights
  • Picross/Nonogram puzzles
  • Hand-drawn unique pictures
  • User-created puzzle editor
  • Leaderboards for fastest solves
  • Auto-mark and hint system
  • Calm and minimalist design
Features
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Pause. Think. Solve. Playnono is a picross — a nonogram, if that's what you grew up calling it. Numbers along each row and column tell you which squares to fill. There's only ever one solution, and when you find it, a small picture appears. The puzzles are all hand-drawn. Someone designed each one and solved it to make sure it holds together, so you get a real picture at the end instead of random noise. They range from quick 5×5 grids to large, intricate ones, with new puzzles added regularly. LEADERBOARDS Solve a puzzle without peeking and your time goes on its board. Look at the solution and you're out for that run, so the times at the top are earned. See where you land the moment you finish. CREATE YOUR OWN Draw a puzzle in the editor, confirm it has a single solution, and publish it for everyone else to play. HELP WHEN YOU WANT IT Auto-mark clears a line once your squares match its clues. Misplace one and you get a beat to catch it before it's flagged. Nothing hands you the answer. MADE TO BE CALM A warm cream background, one terracotta accent, and type that's easy to sit with. Pinch to zoom on bigger grids, and drag along a row or column to fill it in a single motion. Sign in to sync across your devices, or just play. Either way, your progress is saved between sessions. The short version of what you won't find here: no ads, no trackers, no upsells, no streak guilt, and nothing behind a paywall. The library is free, and we don't sell or share your data (full details at playnono.app/privacy). Made by Marius Bocanu. Found a bug or have an idea? marius@playnono.app

About

Nonogram Picross

Features
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Pixo is a premium Nonogram (Picross) puzzle game where every grid hides a pixel picture waiting to be revealed. HOW IT WORKS Read the number clues for each row and column. They tell you how many filled squares appear in each continuous block. Tap to fill, mark blanks with an X, and watch the image emerge cell by cell. FEATURES • Hand-crafted puzzle packs from 5×5 warm-ups to 15×15 masterpieces • Daily challenge with streak tracking • Random puzzles when you want something fresh • Hint, undo, and smart auto-check so mistakes never feel punishing • Earn coins, unlock cosmetic board themes in the Shop • Track solves, stars, streaks, and best times in Statistics • Achievements for dedicated solvers DESIGNED FOR FOCUS Dark, minimal interface with satisfying haptics and sound. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, Pixo delivers calm, rewarding logic play — completely free, no paywalls.

Screenshots

Playnono4 screens
Nonogram Picross4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Playnono at none against Nonogram Picross's 4. Playnono also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price 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 Picross sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Playnono asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Playnono ships an update every 4 days, Nonogram Picross every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Playnono versus Nonogram Picross: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaynonoNonogram Picross
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARIUS IOAN BOCANUAnastassiya Shugaley

In-app purchases

None

Playnono

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Nonogram Picross

One-time4
  • Coins - Small (500)$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Coins - Medium (1500)$2.99
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  • Coins - Large (5000)$6.99

Questions

Is Playnono free?
Playnono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nonogram Picross free?
Nonogram Picross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Playnono or Nonogram Picross have ads?
Nonogram Picross shows ads; Playnono does not.
Which is updated more often, Playnono or Nonogram Picross?
Playnono ships an update every 4 days, and Nonogram Picross every 2 weeks. Most recently, Playnono was updated on October 18, 2026 and Nonogram Picross on October 25, 2026.

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