Comparison

Pixie Grid vs Nonogram Coach

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

Head to head
About

Pixie Grid

Features
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Pixie Grid is a cozy picture-reveal logic puzzle. Solve the nonogram, and your finished grid blooms into a warm, hand-illustrated picture — a small gift you made yourself. No lives. No energy gates. Just you, the clues, and a calm place to think. Free to play, with ads — remove them anytime. HOW NONOGRAMS WORK • The numbers beside each row and column are run-lengths — how many cells to fill in a row, in order • A clue of "3 1" means a run of 3 filled cells, a gap, then 1 filled cell • Use logic to work out which cells must be filled and which stay empty • Fill the grid correctly and the hidden picture is revealed • Tap to fill, hold to mark, drag to paint a line — undo as much as you like A COZY CAMPAIGN • Work through a relaxing campaign across 5 difficulty tiers • From a gentle 5×5 all the way up to a 15×15 Expert chew • Every puzzle has one solution and is solvable by pure logic — no guessing, fair by design • Earn up to 3 mastery stars per level for a flawless solve (no mistakes, no hints) — it rewards clean solving, never speed A NEW PICTURE EVERY DAY • One cozy daily puzzle, the same picture for everyone • Share a spoiler-free result with friends — it never gives the picture away • Keep a gentle, backfillable streak; miss a day and simply solve it later, no punishment • A 30-day login reward calendar — play any day to claim it QUESTS & REWARDS • Optional daily and weekly quests with little bonus objectives — ignore them completely if you like • Earn Credits as you play, from stars, quests, and your login streak • Collect procedural background skins to make the game your own NO-FAIL, NO-RUSH • No mistake counter, no game over — undo freely • Choose a relaxing no-error-check mode or a gentle assist • No forced timer on the board; an optional time-challenge mode is there if you want it, and it is off by default PLAYS YOUR WAY • Dark mode for candle-lit evening solving • Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, colorblind-safe, and reduce-motion friendly FAIR & HONEST • Free to play, supported by ads — remove ads anytime with a one-time purchase • Optional Credits buy only comfort (extra hints, a reveal-line helper) and cosmetic skins — never an unfair advantage • Every single level is 100% solvable for free — no pay-to-win • No loot boxes, no randomized purchases, no energy gate, no lives, no subscription • Credits are stored on your device; unspent Credits stay with this install • Restore Purchases is always available Pixie Grid is the calm daily ritual the nonogram has been missing — warm, fair, and yours. Sit down, pour a cup of tea, and reveal today's picture.

About

Nonogram Coach

Master logic puzzles with guided lessons and step-by-step hints. Learn to solve without guessing and track your progress through daily challenges and themed packs. Enjoy a calm, uninterrupted puzzle experience with no ads or timers.

Highlights
  • Guided beginner lessons
  • Safe next move suggestions
  • Daily picture-logic puzzles
  • Progress tracking
  • Collect completed pictures
  • Themed puzzle packs
  • Larger grid support on iPad
Features
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Turn number clues into pictures, one square at a time. When you're stuck, get a hint that explains your next move. Nonogram Coach is a relaxing picture logic game. Use the clues to fill squares, mark empty spaces, and reveal the hidden picture. TRY THREE PICTURES FREE Start with Cat, Sailboat, and Heart, with Coach hints to help along the way. The first eight Beginner puzzles and today's daily puzzle are free too. STUCK? SEE WHY. Ask for a hint to see where to look, then open the explanation and highlighted cells. Compare possible placements when helpful. You make every move yourself. If a mark needs correcting, Coach clearly labels the answer check. START SMALL. REVEAL MORE. Get started with a guided 5×5 puzzle, then explore larger grids up to 20×20. Collect the pictures you solve in Gallery and find your next challenge. PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE • No ads, timers, lives, or streak pressure • Fill, mark X, erase, and undo • A free daily puzzle to come back to • Roomier iPad layouts for larger boards • Progress saved on your device; no account required MORE PUZZLES. ONE UNLOCK. Try the free puzzles first. An optional one-time Calm Premium purchase unlocks the full library of 1,000+ puzzles. No subscription. Try your first free picture today.

Screenshots

Pixie Grid4 screens
Nonogram Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nonogram Coach at none against Pixie Grid's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Pixie Grid sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Nonogram Coach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixie Grid ships an update every 3 weeks, Nonogram Coach fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pixie Grid versus Nonogram Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixie GridNonogram Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeon KarasFeifei Song

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pixie Grid

One-time5
  • 100 Credits$0.99
  • 350 Credits$2.99
  • 800 Credits$5.99
Show 2 more
  • Remove Ads$5.99
  • 1500 Credits$9.99
1 purchases

Nonogram Coach

One-time1
  • Calm Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Pixie Grid free?
Pixie Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nonogram Coach free?
Nonogram Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixie Grid or Nonogram Coach have ads?
Pixie Grid shows ads; Nonogram Coach does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixie Grid or Nonogram Coach?
Pixie Grid ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nonogram Coach fortnightly. Most recently, Pixie Grid was updated on October 9, 2026 and Nonogram Coach on October 8, 2026.

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