Comparison

No vs PairLock

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

Head to head
About

No

A logic puzzle game where you fill squares on a grid based on row and column clues. It offers multiple difficulty modes and thousands of free stages.

Highlights
  • Logic puzzle gameplay
  • Grid-based challenges
  • Row and column clues
  • Easy, normal, hard modes
  • Thousands of stages
  • Free to play
Features
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It is no-no-gram game. this is a logic puzzle with simple rules. - how to ... You can do filling squares on a grid, given clues for how many are in each row and column. - feature 1. it support easy, normal, hard mode 2. 4000 more stage. and, it is all free.

About

PairLock

This memory game challenges you to match pairs of cards and connect them with lines that cannot cross. It offers multiple game modes, including classic levels, daily challenges, and speed-based play. Exercise your memory, spatial reasoning, and planning skills with this engaging puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Match pairs with non-crossing lines
  • Hundreds of classic levels
  • Daily challenges and speed modes
  • Offline play
  • Multiple symbol and card back styles
  • Colorblind-friendly mode
  • Achievements and stats tracking
Features
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PairLock is the memory match game with a twist you've never seen before. Flip cards, find matching pairs, and connect them with a line. But here's the catch: your lines can never cross. It's the memory game you know, with a puzzle layer you don't. HOW TO PLAY Tap cards to flip them. Find two matching symbols and they stay face up, connected by a colored line. But every line you draw creates a web. Match too quickly without thinking and you'll box yourself in. Plan your pairs carefully to avoid crossed lines and earn a perfect score. GAME MODES - Classic: Progress through hundreds of levels across Beginner, Intermediate, Expert, and Master difficulty. Earn up to 3 stars on every board. - Daily Challenge: A unique puzzle every day. Race the clock and share your result with friends. - Sprint: How many boards can you clear in 2 minutes? Push your speed and memory to the limit. - Challenge a Friend: Send a custom puzzle link and see who solves it in fewer flips. FEATURES - 100% offline, no wifi needed - Multiple symbol sets: Geometric, Nature, Abstract - Card back styles: Classic, Minimal, Dots, Waves - Colorblind-friendly mode with distinct line patterns - Achievements for streaks, perfect solves, and milestones - Stats tracking: flips, streaks, completion rate - Haptic feedback and satisfying sound design - Dark mode support - Works on phones and tablets BRAIN TRAINING THAT FEELS LIKE A GAME PairLock exercises your memory, spatial reasoning, and planning skills all at once. Every board is a mini puzzle that rewards both recall and strategy. Perfect for a quick mental break or a long puzzle session. Great for: - Commute puzzles - Mindful breaks between tasks - Bedtime wind-down - Competing with friends - Brain exercise for all ages PAIRLOCK PRO Upgrade to PairLock Pro for a one-time purchase that removes all ads forever and unlocks all symbol sets and card backs. No subscriptions, no recurring charges. Download PairLock and put your memory to the test. MORE PUZZLE GAMES FROM MAROON LABS - VoidKnot: Untangle crossing lines - BlockSlip: Slide blocks to escape Built with care by Maroon Labs in Minnesota, USA. Questions? support@maroonlabs.co Privacy: maroonlabs.co/privacy

Screenshots

No4 screens
PairLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: No at none against PairLock's 1. No also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). PairLock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 14 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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. PairLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. No asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for No against 5.0 for PairLock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

No ships an update every 14 months, PairLock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
No versus PairLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoPairLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEun JunseokMAROON LABS LLC

Customer experience

No

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PairLock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

No

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PairLock

One-time1
  • PairLock Pro$4.99

Questions

Is No free?
No is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PairLock free?
PairLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, No or PairLock?
No and PairLock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do No or PairLock have ads?
PairLock shows ads; No does not.
Which is updated more often, No or PairLock?
No ships an update every 14 months, and PairLock every 3 days. Most recently, No was updated on November 1, 2026 and PairLock on November 5, 2026.

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