Comparison

Sortcery vs Nonogram

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

Head to head
About

Sortcery

Features
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Pour, sort, and cast a little magic. Sortcery is a relaxing water sort puzzle with a magical twist. Pour colored water between bottles until every bottle holds a single color. It takes one finger to play and a moment to learn — but the further you go, the more your planning matters. THE GRAVITY SPELL Sortcery's signature move. On special spell levels, you can flip the liquid in every bottle upside down — once per level. Colors buried at the bottom rise to the top, and choosing WHEN to cast becomes part of the puzzle itself. FEATURES • Endless levels that grow steadily more challenging — every single one is generated to be solvable • The Gravity Spell: a one-time, board-wide flip that rewards clever timing • Undo your last pour, restart anytime, or use a hint when you're truly stuck • Unlock new bottle shapes as you progress: slim vials, flasks, jars, boots and bathtubs • Calm pacing with soothing sounds and satisfying pours — no timers, no move limits, no pressure • Play in English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Simplified Chinese • Designed with VoiceOver and accessibility in mind HOW TO PLAY 1. Tap a bottle to pick it up 2. Tap another bottle to pour — matching colors on top can be poured together 3. Sort every color into its own bottle to clear the level Whether you have thirty seconds or thirty minutes, Sortcery is an easy place to unwind. Pick a bottle, pour, and let the colors fall into place.

About

Nonogram

Solve logic puzzles by filling squares based on number clues to reveal colorful pixel art. Collect cute pet companions and create your own custom puzzles to share with a community of players.

Highlights
  • Number-based logic puzzles
  • Pixel art reveals
  • Collectible pet companions
  • Custom puzzle editor
  • Community puzzle sharing
  • Guided tutorial
Features
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A little logic. A lot of color. Nonogram - Magic Pixel brings number puzzles, pixel art, and cute animal companions together. Read the clues, fill the right squares, and watch each picture come to life. SOLVE AND DISCOVER Use the numbers beside each row and column to work out which squares to fill and which to leave empty. Start with the guided tutorial, then explore the level map and take on new puzzles. REVEAL PIXEL ART Complete puzzles to uncover colorful pictures. Explore the main levels and larger picture challenges, one satisfying square at a time. MEET YOUR PET COMPANIONS Unlock adorable pets as you progress and choose a companion for your puzzle journey. CREATE YOUR OWN PUZZLES Use the built-in editor to draw pixel art and turn your ideas into custom levels. Save your creations and share published puzzles with other players. EXPLORE THE COMMUNITY Browse player-created puzzles, try something new, and like the creations you enjoy. Whether you are learning nonograms or looking for your next logic challenge, there is a colorful little world waiting to be revealed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sortcery4 screens
Nonogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sortcery at none against Nonogram's 10. Sortcery also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Nonogram's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Nonogram sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Sortcery asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sortcery ships an update every 10 days, Nonogram every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Sortcery versus Nonogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSortceryNonogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuma UenoYichang Yunqi Interconnected Technology Center Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Sortcery

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Nonogram

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Annual Pass$39.991 Year
One-time9
  • Beginner's Bundle$0.99
  • 1,600 Coins$2.99
  • 3,000 Coins$4.99
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  • Super Bundle$5.99
  • 6,000 Coins$9.99
  • Remove Forced Ads$9.99
  • Mega Bundle$10.99
  • 13,000 Coins$19.99
  • Giant Bundle$29.99

Questions

Is Sortcery free?
Sortcery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nonogram free?
Nonogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sortcery or Nonogram have ads?
Both Sortcery and Nonogram show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sortcery or Nonogram?
Sortcery ships an update every 10 days, and Nonogram every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sortcery was updated on November 5, 2026 and Nonogram on October 31, 2026.

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