Comparison

Nonogram vs PUKABU

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

Head to head
About

Nonogram

Features
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Relax, focus, and reveal hidden pictures one square at a time with Nonogram Puzzle. Use the number clues beside each row and column to determine which cells should be filled. Mark empty cells, complete the grid, and uncover the hidden pixel art. Start with simple puzzles and progress toward larger, more challenging boards. Whether you want a quick brain exercise or a relaxing puzzle session, there is always another picture waiting to be discovered. FEATURES • 2,000 nonogram puzzles • Easy, medium, and hard difficulty levels • A new daily puzzle challenge • Simple fill and cross controls • Helpful hints when you get stuck • Stars and level progression • Multiple colorful visual themes • Light and dark appearance options • Clean, relaxing, ocean-inspired design • Play at your own pace Nonogram puzzles are also known as Picross, Griddlers, picture cross, and Japanese crossword puzzles. Each level combines logic, concentration, and pixel art in a satisfying puzzle experience. Download Nonogram Puzzle and start revealing the hidden pictures today. Support: iammustafakucukkoc@gmail.com

About

PUKABU

Features
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PUKABU brings word and number puzzles together in one app. Choose a game and difficulty level, then solve each challenge at your own pace. SIX DIFFERENT GAMES • Word Place: Fit the listed words into the correct spaces on the grid. • Number Place: Fit multi-digit numbers into the matching spaces. • Word Hunt: Find hidden words on the board. • Number Hunt: Discover hidden number sequences. • Cryptogram: Decode number-letter mappings to complete the text. • Sudoku: Solve the grid using classic number logic. A LEVEL FOR EVERY PLAYER Choose Easy, Medium or Hard in every game. PUKABU supports Turkish, English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. No account is required to start playing. PUKABU PREMIUM An optional monthly or yearly Premium subscription removes advertising. Subscriptions renew automatically through your Apple Account and can be managed or canceled in your account settings. Previous purchases can be restored from the Premium screen. Words, numbers and logic in one place: PUKABU. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nonogram4 screens
PUKABU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nonogram at none against PUKABU's 2. On price, update cadence, 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. PUKABU sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Nonogram asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nonogram ships an update every 4 days, PUKABU every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Nonogram versus PUKABU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNonogramPUKABU
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB254 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMustafa KUCUKKOCKader NARIN

In-app purchases

None

Nonogram

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PUKABU

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Nonogram free?
Nonogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PUKABU free?
PUKABU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nonogram or PUKABU have ads?
Both Nonogram and PUKABU show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nonogram or PUKABU?
Nonogram ships an update every 4 days, and PUKABU every 3 days. Most recently, Nonogram was updated on October 31, 2026 and PUKABU on October 31, 2026.

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