Comparison

Noctagram vs Nonogram

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

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Noctagram

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A quieter kind of nonogram — where every puzzle you solve becomes a constellation in a night sky that is entirely your own. Noctagram is a picture-logic puzzle game (nonogram / picross / griddler) wrapped in a calm, star-lit world. Read the number clues, fill the grid row by row — but here the finished picture doesn't just vanish. It ignites. A single line traces through your solved cells, a constellation takes shape, and you name it and seal it into your sky forever. Solve enough, and the darkness fills with stars only you have lit. — WHY NOCTAGRAM IS DIFFERENT — A sky you build, not a gallery you clear. Most nonogram games hand you a pixel picture and move on. Here, each solution is a named constellation added to one living, growing night sky. Your progress isn't a percentage — it's a map of light. 248 constellations, every one named by hand. No random shapes. Each puzzle was designed and christened in the style of a real star chart — unique, quietly poetic, waiting in the dark for you. Made to be calm. No timers. No lives. No pressure. Just clean logic, soft light, and a gentle soundscape. Play a single grid to unwind, or lose an hour among the stars. — HOW IT PLAYS — • Classic nonogram rules — deduce the picture from the number clues. • Puzzles from small and cozy to large and deep (5Ɨ5 up to 20Ɨ20). • A warm coral fill and a cool marking cross — easy on the eyes, clear at a glance. • A hand-crafted "sealing" ceremony every time you complete a puzzle. • Auto-save and one-tap continue — pick up exactly where you left off. Fill the grid. Light the stars. Name your sky. Noctagram — picross beneath the night.

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Nonogram

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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

Noctagram4 screens
Nonogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Noctagram at none against Nonogram's shown. Nonogram's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noctagram ships an update every 3 days, Nonogram daily. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Noctagram versus Nonogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoctagramNonogram
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuTu Fun Games Inc.Mustafa CALISKANOZTURK

In-app purchases

None

Noctagram

No in-app purchases

None

Nonogram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Noctagram free?
Noctagram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nonogram free?
Nonogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Noctagram or Nonogram have ads?
Nonogram shows ads; Noctagram does not.
Which is updated more often, Noctagram or Nonogram?
Noctagram ships an update every 3 days, and Nonogram daily. Most recently, Noctagram was updated on October 11, 2026 and Nonogram on October 11, 2026.

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