Comparison

PictoGrid vs Nonogram

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

Head to head
About

PictoGrid

Features
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PictoGrid is a nonogram puzzle game that turns number clues into pixel art. Solve picture logic puzzles by working out which squares to fill and which to leave empty. Enjoy the satisfaction of revealing a hidden picture, one square at a time. Play your way • Progress through stages from 5x5 to 20x20 • Try 15x20 and 20x15 grids, plus 20x20 boards for bigger pictures • Check the minimap to see the whole grid at a glance • Use a hint when you need a gentle nudge • Undo and redo moves with confidence • Spot completed rows and columns at a glance Made for focus A calm, distraction-free design and smooth controls keep the puzzle front and center. Start with a quick grid on a break or settle in for a tougher challenge whenever you want to exercise your brain and unwind. Fill the grid. Reveal the picture. Enjoy that satisfying final square.

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

PictoGrid3 screens
Nonogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nonogram at none against PictoGrid's 1. Nonogram also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, ads, 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. PictoGrid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nonogram asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PictoGrid ships an update every 5 days, Nonogram daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
PictoGrid versus Nonogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPictoGridNonogram
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeungHoon KamMustafa CALISKANOZTURK

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PictoGrid

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

Nonogram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PictoGrid free?
PictoGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nonogram free?
Nonogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PictoGrid or Nonogram have ads?
Both PictoGrid and Nonogram show ads.
Which is updated more often, PictoGrid or Nonogram?
PictoGrid ships an update every 5 days, and Nonogram daily. Most recently, PictoGrid was updated on October 30, 2026 and Nonogram on October 29, 2026.

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