Comparison

Nonograms vs LayerArt

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

Head to head
About

Nonograms

Features
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Nonograms, also called Picross, are picture logic puzzles. You shade cells to reveal a hidden image, using the number clues along each row and column to work out exactly which ones to fill. Every puzzle has one solution and can be cracked by logic alone, so there's never any guessing. Features: • Tap to fill a cell, hold to mark it with an X • Drag to fill or mark a whole run of cells in one go • Completed clues turn green so progress is easy to read • A progress bar shows how close you are to finishing • Undo any mistake with a single tap • Optional Auto Mark X clears finished rows and columns for you • Three difficulty levels with bigger grids as you go • Progress saves automatically • Stats and best times for every difficulty • Plays fully offline The classic picture puzzle, done right. If you love Picross, Griddlers, or Hanjie, this one will feel like home.

About

LayerArt

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Place colored squares on a grid to reproduce the target pattern. Squares stack on top of each other the last placed wins. Master the layering to solve each puzzle with a perfect 3-star score. SIMPLE TO LEARN Drag squares from your tray onto the grid. The last square placed covers what's underneath. One rule. Endless combinations. EARN UP TO 3 STARS Every time you move a square already on the grid, you lose points. Place each square right the first time for a perfect score. HUNDREDS OF PUZZLES Animals, fruits, objects, shapes, numbers and more. From quick 6x6 grids to challenging 16x16 masterpieces. New puzzles always available. PLAY ANYWHERE No internet required. No accounts. No timers. Just you and the puzzle.

Screenshots

Nonograms3 screens
LayerArt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nonograms at none against LayerArt's 1. Nonograms also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. LayerArt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nonograms asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Nonograms versus LayerArt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNonogramsLayerArt
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLUKAS ANDREAS NILSENRayan DENDANI-MARTINIANO

In-app purchases

None

Nonograms

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LayerArt

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Nonograms free?
Nonograms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LayerArt free?
LayerArt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nonograms or LayerArt have ads?
LayerArt shows ads; Nonograms does not.

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