Comparison

Nonogram vs Meshlines

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

Head to head
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/

About

Meshlines

Features
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Somewhere above the clouds, someone is waiting for a letter. In Meshlines, you connect floating islands and help little postal spirits carry letters home. Draw routes, link your network and give every letter a way to reach the person waiting for it. A COZY WORLD, A CLEVER CHALLENGE Start with a few islands and two spirits. As the night unfolds, new islands appear and mail queues grow. Extend your routes, plan transfers and assign your spirits where they are needed most. You can pause to rethink your network. 15 WORLDS TO RECONNECT Travel through 75 nights, from the Central Post to Cloud Gardens and distant skies. Each world brings its own scenery and new rules. Astral winds change travel times, parcels take two places in a spirit's bag, and later worlds introduce tides, star railways and beacons. Procedural island layouts make each journey a little different. MAKE THE ISLANDS FEEL LIKE HOME Spend the star ink you earn to restore each world's square. Bring back lights, flowers and little gathering places, one improvement at a time. 30 LETTERS, ONE CONNECTED STORY Read the letters of Mia, Lina and the other island residents. Discover old promises, missed chances and the small acts of kindness that bring people together. Return to your letter collection whenever you want to reread a favorite. STAY A LITTLE LONGER After completing all five nights in a world, continue there in Endless Sky. Each world's rules shape a different survival challenge. Keep your network running and beat your own best result. START WITH FIVE FREE NIGHTS Play the first five nights for free. A single in-app purchase unlocks the full journey and Endless Sky in completed worlds. No subscription. Your next delivery could change someone's story.

Screenshots

Nonogram4 screens
Meshlines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Meshlines at none against Nonogram's shown. Meshlines also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 and Meshlines sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nonogram ships an update every 3 weeks, Meshlines every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Nonogram versus Meshlines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNonogramMeshlines
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYichang Yunqi Interconnected Technology Center Co., Ltd.Sergey Gorelov

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
1 purchases

Meshlines

One-time1
  • Full game$14.99

Questions

Is Nonogram free?
Nonogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meshlines free?
Meshlines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nonogram or Meshlines have ads?
Nonogram shows ads; Meshlines does not.
Which is updated more often, Nonogram or Meshlines?
Nonogram ships an update every 3 weeks, and Meshlines every 2 days. Most recently, Nonogram was updated on October 26, 2026 and Meshlines on October 26, 2026.

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