Comparison

Nonogram vs Nonogram Color

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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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.

About

Nonogram Color

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Discover a refined take on classic nonograms — with a map instead of a level list. Solve a black-and-white grid, and the picture doesn't just appear on your screen — it lands on a living map, right where it belongs. Clear enough tiles in a region and the fog around them lifts, opening new puzzles next door. Come back for a color pass on any solved tile and watch it step off the page onto the map in full color. Every puzzle is solvable by pure logic — no guessing, ever. The solver behind this game checks each one before it ships. Four worlds, ready from day one: Forest, Desert, Sea, Village. 1,300+ hand-checked puzzles, sized from quick 5x5 grids to hour-long 20x20 challenges, with color passes for anyone who wants the extra layer. The app stays under 30MB and light on your phone — no heavy downloads, no overheating, no loading screens between tiles. Features • 1,300+ nonograms across 4 worlds, more added over time • A living map: solve tiles, lift the fog, uncover what's next door • Optional color mode for every black-and-white puzzle • Zero-guessing guarantee — every puzzle is logically solvable • Grid sizes from 5x5 to 20x20+, pick your own difficulty • Light ads: never more than one every 3 tiles, and none at all for your first 5 • One-time purchase removes ads completely — no subscription, ever • Works fully offline A grid, a map, and a picture waiting to come out of the fog.

Screenshots

Nonogram4 screens
Nonogram Color4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nonogram Color at none against Nonogram's shown. Nonogram's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Nonogram versus Nonogram Color: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNonogramNonogram Color
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMustafa CALISKANOZTURKAleksey Arkhipov

In-app purchases

None

Nonogram

No in-app purchases

None

Nonogram Color

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nonogram free?
Nonogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nonogram Color free?
Nonogram Color is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nonogram or Nonogram Color have ads?
Nonogram shows ads; Nonogram Color does not.

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