# NoNo vs Nonogram 8

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nonogram 8 at none against NoNo's 11. Nonogram 8 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). NoNo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoNo sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Nonogram 8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nonogram 8 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoNo has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of NoNo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nonogram 8's.

NoNo ships an update every 2 months, Nonogram 8 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoNo | Nonogram 8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nono-nonogram-picross/id707706885/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-8/id1344048369/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeffrey Meoli](https://appshunter.io/developer/707706888) | [Myungil Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/995113058) |

## What reviewers say

### NoNo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nono-nonogram-picross/id707706885)

Engage your brain with an unlimited supply of picture logic puzzles. Solve a variety of grid sizes and difficulties, race against the clock, and unlock achievements. Enjoy daily new puzzles and a random generator for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Unlimited nonogram puzzles, Assorted puzzle sizes, Daily new and free puzzles, Random puzzle generator, Achievements and stars, Slot machine for prizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 8 x 8 - Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 x 10 - Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 x 6 - Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 x 8 - Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 x 8 Hard - Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8 x 8 - Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8 x 8 - Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8 x 8 - Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8 x 8 - Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Stars | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Brain teaser
- 💡 Unique concept
- 🚀 Fast and fun gameplay
- ✨ Well-done UI and graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 😵 Confusing instructions
- ⏳ Rushed gameplay due to timers

**Reported bugs**

- Long ads cause game crashes
- Sync feature does not work
- Stars earned are taken away
- Daily puzzles not loading
- App crashes often

**Requested features**

- Fix sync feature
- Add dark mode
- Allow user-created puzzles
- More daily puzzles
- Picture designs and color versions


### Nonogram 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-8/id1344048369)

This logic puzzle game challenges your thinking and attention to detail. Solve over 1,000 unique puzzles to reveal intricate pictures. Features multiple grid sizes and helpful game mechanics.

**Highlights:** Over 1,000 puzzles, Multiple grid sizes (10x10, 15x15, 20x20), Automatic game save, Auto X Fill, Hint system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoNo free?

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

### Is Nonogram 8 free?

Nonogram 8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NoNo or Nonogram 8?

Nonogram 8 is rated higher. NoNo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Nonogram 8 averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do NoNo or Nonogram 8 have ads?

NoNo shows ads; Nonogram 8 does not.

### Which is updated more often, NoNo or Nonogram 8?

NoNo ships an update every 2 months, and Nonogram 8 every 12 months. Most recently, NoNo was updated on October 23, 2026 and Nonogram 8 on October 24, 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.*