Comparison

PlusGrid vs Nonograms

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

Head to head
About

PlusGrid

This number puzzle game combines elements of Sudoku, Kakuro, and Killer Sudoku. Fill grids with digits so rows and columns sum correctly, with no repeating numbers. Enjoy multiple grid sizes, difficulties, and helpful features for a relaxing brain workout.

Highlights
  • Sudoku, Kakuro, and Killer Sudoku mix
  • Multiple grid sizes (3x3, 4x4, 5x5)
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Pencil marks, hints, and undo
  • Timer, streaks, and best times
  • Light and dark themes
  • Offline play
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PlusGrid is a cozy number puzzle — a relaxed mix of Sudoku, Kakuro and Killer Sudoku. Fill the empty cells with digits so that every row adds up to the number on its left, and every column adds up to the number on top. Just like Sudoku, no digit may repeat within a row or a column. Each puzzle uses only a small set of consecutive digits. • Three grid sizes: 3×3, 4×4 and 5×5 • Three difficulties — from a quick warm-up to a real brain-teaser • Pencil-mark notes, hints, and unlimited undo • A timer, streaks and per-mode best times • Light and dark themes • A short interactive tutorial for new players • English, Russian, Spanish and French • Plays fully offline — no account, no ads, no tracking Perfect for a few quiet minutes on a break, a commute, or before bed. Just you, a tiny grid, and a satisfying click when every line turns green.

About

Nonograms

Features
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Nonograms delivers the definitive picross puzzle experience for iOS, engineered for both casual players and logic puzzle veterans. CORE MECHANICS: • Classic nonogram rules with number-based row/column clues • Three-tier difficulty system: 5×5 (40-60% fill), 10×10 (35-55%), 15×15 (30-50%) • Three-state cell interaction: Empty → Filled → Marked (X) • Continuous drag-painting for rapid cell marking • Real-time error feedback with visual indicators ADVANCED FEATURES: • Procedural puzzle generation ensures unlimited unique challenges • Automatic row/column completion detection with visual strikethrough • Comprehensive undo system (100-action history) • Persistent auto-save with state recovery • Performance timer with difficulty-specific best time tracking • Adaptive hint system highlights solved sections • Haptic feedback for enhanced tactile response TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: • 100% offline operation - zero network dependencies • Zero third-party SDKs - maximum privacy and security • Native SwiftUI implementation for optimal performance • Dark mode and light mode support • Optimized for iPhone (portrait orientation) • iOS 16.0+ compatibility STATISTICS TRACKING: • Completion count per difficulty level • Best time records with timestamp tracking • Progressive skill development metrics IDEAL FOR: • Sudoku enthusiasts seeking new logical challenges • Students of discrete mathematics and combinatorial logic • Professionals requiring cognitive maintenance exercises • Anyone who appreciates elegant, rule-based puzzle systems Download Nonograms and experience the gold standard in mobile picross puzzles.

Screenshots

PlusGrid4 screens
Nonograms4 screens

Verdict

The call

PlusGrid and Nonograms are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PlusGrid versus Nonograms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlusGridNonograms
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYAROSLAV RUDENKO晓 郭

In-app purchases

None

PlusGrid

No in-app purchases

None

Nonograms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlusGrid free?
PlusGrid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nonograms free?
Nonograms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlusGrid or Nonograms have ads?
Neither PlusGrid nor Nonograms shows ads.

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