# Nonogram Journal vs Mahjump

The clearest difference is ads: Nonogram Journal at none against Mahjump's shown. Mahjump's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nonogram Journal sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Mahjump sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nonogram Journal ships an update every 3 days, Mahjump every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nonogram Journal | Mahjump |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjump/id6818412342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Katsiaryna Huseva](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795902081) | [Andrew Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/900553143) |

## What reviewers say

### Nonogram Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-journal-pixel-puzzle/id6815126464)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Myths & Monsters | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fairy Tales | $2.99 | one-time |
| Retro Futures | $2.99 | one-time |
| Instruments | $2.99 | one-time |
| Haunted House | $2.99 | one-time |


### Mahjump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjump/id6818412342)

A unique puzzle platformer where players leap between mahjong tiles, collecting them to form winning hands. Compete daily on new maps, race against the clock, or explore endless levels. Engage in turn-based multiplayer matches or conquer handcrafted adventure levels.

**Highlights:** Daily new maps, Timed challenges, Endless mode, Turn-based multiplayer, Adventure levels, Route planning, Avatar customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nonogram Journal free?

Nonogram Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mahjump free?

Mahjump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Nonogram Journal or Mahjump have ads?

Mahjump shows ads; Nonogram Journal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nonogram Journal or Mahjump?

Nonogram Journal ships an update every 3 days, and Mahjump every 4 days. Most recently, Nonogram Journal was updated on November 10, 2026 and Mahjump on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
