Comparison

Creature Picross vs Nonogram

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

Head to head
About

Creature Picross

Features
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Fill in the grid using number clues and watch adorable pixel-art creatures come to life! Solve picross (nonogram) puzzles to collect all 118 creatures in your encyclopedia. ZERO FORCED ADS No interstitial ads — ever. Focus on puzzles without interruption. 118 CREATURES TO COLLECT Explore 10 chapters spanning forests, oceans, skies, and savannas. Each solved puzzle reveals a full-color pixel creature added to your encyclopedia. DAILY PUZZLES A fresh puzzle every day. Keep your streak alive for bonus rewards! STAR ECONOMY Earn stars by solving puzzles. Spend them on hints, skins, and past daily challenges. SEASON PASS Unlock exclusive skins and titles across a 12-tier reward track. HARD MODE Test your skills with Hard Mode for bonus star rewards. PERFECT FOR - Picross and nonogram fans - Puzzle lovers who enjoy collecting - Players tired of ad-heavy games - Quick brain-training sessions on the go Fully offline. Play anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.

About

Nonogram

Features
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Reveal hidden pixel art using numbers, logic and deduction! Nonogram is the classic picture logic puzzle where number clues tell you which cells to fill in each row and column. Also known as Picross, Griddlers, Hanjie and Picture Cross, Nonogram is easy to learn and satisfying to master. Solve 900+ levels, start with simple 5Ɨ5 grids and progress to challenging 10Ɨ10 and 15Ɨ15 puzzles. FEATURES • 900+ nonogram puzzles • 5Ɨ5, 10Ɨ10 and 15Ɨ15 grids • Daily puzzles and daily challenges • Pixel art gallery for completed pictures • Smart hints when you get stuck • Undo to correct mistakes • Dark theme for comfortable night play • Offline gameplay HOW TO PLAY Read the numbers beside each row and above each column. They tell you how many consecutive cells need to be filled. Use logic to determine which cells should be filled and which should remain empty. Mark empty cells with X and solve the grid step by step. Complete every clue to reveal the hidden pixel art picture. Whether you have two minutes or want a longer brain challenge, Nonogram gives you a relaxing way to exercise your logic and uncover beautiful hidden pictures. Solve the clues. Fill the grid. Reveal the picture.

Screenshots

Creature Picross4 screens
Nonogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nonogram at none against Creature Picross's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Creature Picross sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Nonogram asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Creature Picross versus Nonogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCreature PicrossNonogram
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyDaily
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasahiro AkebiMustafa CALISKANOZTURK

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Creature Picross

One-time4
  • Hint Pack Small (+15)$1.99
  • Hint Pack Large (+50)$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
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  • Season Pass Premium$5.99
None

Nonogram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Creature Picross free?
Creature Picross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nonogram free?
Nonogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Creature Picross or Nonogram have ads?
Both Creature Picross and Nonogram show ads.
Which is updated more often, Creature Picross or Nonogram?
Creature Picross ships an update daily, and Nonogram daily. Most recently, Creature Picross was updated on October 8, 2026 and Nonogram on October 11, 2026.

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