Comparison

Nonogram vs Nono Pulse

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 5×5 grids and progress to challenging 10×10 and 15×15 puzzles. FEATURES • 900+ nonogram puzzles • 5×5, 10×10 and 15×15 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

Nono Pulse

Features
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Discover the picture hidden in the numbers with Nono Pulse. Read the row and column clues, fill the right squares and watch a pixel picture emerge. TWO WAYS TO PLAY Choose Picture Nonogram to reveal colorful artwork, or Classic Nonogram for a traditional monochrome logic puzzle. START SMALL, THINK BIG Explore 5×5, 10×10, 15×15, 20×20, 25×25 and 30×30 grids. Try the daily puzzle or choose a size in the Puzzles tab. LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE A guided 5×5 tutorial explains the rules. Fill cells, mark empty spaces with X and drag across the board. Larger grids support zooming and precise cell controls. Save an unfinished regular puzzle and return later. KEEP YOUR PROGRESS Sign in with Apple or Google to keep your hints, purchases and progress on your account. MAKE IT YOURS Play on iPhone or iPad with support for eight languages. Optional purchases include hints, automatic ad removal and a color theme pack. The app includes ads and optional in-app purchases. Automatic ad removal does not remove optional rewarded ads that you choose to watch for hints. Account features and purchases require an internet connection.

Screenshots

Nonogram4 screens
Nono Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nonogram at none against Nono Pulse's 6. Nonogram also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price, ads, 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. Nono Pulse sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Nonogram asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nonogram ships an update daily, Nono Pulse every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Nonogram versus Nono Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNonogramNono Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMustafa CALISKANOZTURKseung oh

In-app purchases

None

Nonogram

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Nono Pulse

One-time6
  • 10 Hints$0.49
  • 3 Competition Tickets$0.49
  • Color Theme Pack$0.99
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  • 50 Hints$1.99
  • 15 Competition Tickets$1.99
  • Remove Automatic Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Nonogram free?
Nonogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nono Pulse free?
Nono Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nonogram or Nono Pulse have ads?
Both Nonogram and Nono Pulse show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nonogram or Nono Pulse?
Nonogram ships an update daily, and Nono Pulse every 3 days. Most recently, Nonogram was updated on October 11, 2026 and Nono Pulse on October 17, 2026.

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