# Circuits! vs Nonogram

The clearest difference is ads: Circuits! at none against Nonogram's shown. Circuits! also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). Nonogram's advantage is ratings volume (9.6K vs 10). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Circuits! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Nonogram sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Circuits! against 4.7 for Nonogram. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonogram has 9.6K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Circuits!'s written reviews are positive against 58% of Nonogram's.

Circuits! ships an update every 10 days, Nonogram every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Circuits! | Nonogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circuits/id976960938/reviews)** | [4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-picture-cross/id1549647545/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **9.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 58.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Adam Bellow](https://appshunter.io/developer/976960937) | [Wuhan Dream Space Studio Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516791191) |

## What reviewers say

### Circuits!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circuits/id976960938)

Connect matching circuits to solve puzzles and win levels. Avoid crossing wires to maintain the integrity of existing connections. This game offers a simple yet addictive challenge.

**Highlights:** Connect matching circuits, Solve puzzles, Avoid crossing wires, Addictive gameplay, Multiple levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |


### Nonogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-picture-cross/id1549647545)

Uncover hidden pixel art by following number clues to fill in a grid. This logic puzzle game offers thousands of challenges for players of all skill levels. Solve puzzles to reveal beautiful pixelated images and become a master.

**Highlights:** Reveal hidden pixel art, Follow number clues, Logic puzzle challenges, Thousands of puzzles, Multiple grid sizes, Easy to learn, hard to master

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PROMOTION PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| COIN PACKAGE 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL OFFER | $1.99 | one-time |
| COIN PACKAGE 2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| GOLDEN PASS | $4.99 | one-time |
| COIN PACKAGE 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| SMALL GIFT PACKAGE | $5.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $9.99 | one-time |
| MIDDLE GIFT PACKAGE | $10.99 | one-time |
| SUPER GIFT PACKAGE | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun gameplay
- 💡 Challenging puzzles that exercise the brain
- 🚀 No ads or in-app purchases required to play
- 🎨 Variety of themed puzzles and large pictures to solve

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing issues
- 🔍 Small grid sizes on larger puzzles can be difficult to click accurately
- 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 📢 Excessive, intrusive ads between levels

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased coins/hints not always applied correctly
- Leaderboard scores appearing inaccurate or manipulated
- Game state not saved properly when exiting and re-entering

**Requested features**

- Zoom function for larger puzzles
- More frequent content updates with new puzzle packs
- Option to disable automatic filling of completed rows


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Circuits! free?

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

### Is Nonogram free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Circuits! or Nonogram?

Circuits! is rated higher. Circuits! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Nonogram averages 4.7 from 9.6K ratings.

### Do Circuits! or Nonogram have ads?

Nonogram shows ads; Circuits! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Circuits! or Nonogram?

Circuits! ships an update every 10 days, and Nonogram every 3 weeks. Most recently, Circuits! was updated on October 6, 2026 and Nonogram on October 21, 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.*