Comparison

Inkhare vs Nonogram

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

Head to head
About

Inkhare

Features
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Most coloring apps are somewhere to start a picture. This is somewhere to finish one. Choose a color, tap a numbered region, and the shape fills. The number goes under the color and does not come back. Pinch to zoom in when the shapes get small, drag to move around the page, and put it down whenever you like. It will be exactly where you left it, down to the last tap. There are coloring books now. Neon Sakura, Everdusk and Woodsmoke, each a themed set you buy once and keep. No subscription, nothing to renew, and nothing that expires. Everything that was already in the app is still there and still free. Or buy All Books once and every book is yours, including every one still to come. There is no advertising anywhere in Inkhare. Not between pictures, not over the canvas, not at the end. Nothing waits for you to watch something before you can carry on, and nothing is held back until you do. When the last region fills, the painting replays itself from your first tap to your last. Then it is yours, to keep or to share. WHAT IT DOES Tap to fill, pinch to zoom, drag to move around the page Coloring books you buy once and keep, with no subscription Your own library, sorted by theme, and everything you started in one place Every painting holds its place, to the last tap, with no account anywhere Works with no connection at all, once a book is on the device Built for iPad as well as iPhone, and rotates to any orientation on iPad A quiet reminder if you have been away, only if you want one The artwork in Inkhare is generated with AI and then reviewed by hand before it ships.

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

Inkhare4 screens
Nonogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Inkhare at none against Nonogram's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Inkhare sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Nonogram sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inkhare ships an update every 2 weeks, Nonogram every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Inkhare versus Nonogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkhareNonogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB109 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMobile Tech Media, LLCYichang Yunqi Interconnected Technology Center Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Inkhare

One-time9
  • Neon Sakura$0.99
  • Woodsmoke$0.99
  • Everdusk$0.99
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  • Snowglobe$0.99
  • Burrow Lane$0.99
  • Catnap$0.99
  • Coralline$0.99
  • Bloomtide$0.99
  • All Books$4.99
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 Inkhare free?
Inkhare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nonogram free?
Nonogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Inkhare or Nonogram have ads?
Nonogram shows ads; Inkhare does not.
Which is updated more often, Inkhare or Nonogram?
Inkhare ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nonogram every 3 weeks. Most recently, Inkhare was updated on October 31, 2026 and Nonogram on October 31, 2026.

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