# Picture Cross vs Nonogram.com Color

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nonogram.com Color at every 3 weeks against Picture Cross's every 2 months. Nonogram.com Color also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 45%). Picture Cross's advantage is chart position (#131 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picture Cross sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Nonogram.com Color sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Picture Cross against 4.7 for Nonogram.com Color. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75K and 26K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Picture Cross's written reviews are positive against 54% of Nonogram.com Color's.

Picture Cross ships an update every 2 months, Nonogram.com Color every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Cross | Nonogram.com Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-cross/id977150768/reviews) | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogramcom-color-logic-game/id1516617231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75K** | 26K |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | **54.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | — |
| Size | 652 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AppyNation Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488094583) | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Cross

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-cross/id977150768)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Engage your logic skills with over 10,000 puzzles that reveal hidden pictures when solved. Explore themed packs, classic and color modes, and various difficulty levels. This game offers a fun challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** 10,000+ puzzles, 80 themed puzzle packs, Classic and Color modes, Multiple grid sizes, Easy to Expert skill levels, Reveal hidden scenes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure Small Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Super Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Super Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent game
- 🤗 Relaxing and challenging
- 🧠 Good brain exercise
- 🎨 Enjoyable puzzles
- 🕰️ Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Token system too restrictive
- 🙄 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🤔 Puzzles get too expensive
- 😡 Tokens not rewarded as promised

**Reported bugs**

- Tokens not awarded for completing surveys
- Puzzle progress reset unexpectedly
- Tournament rewards not received
- Redirected to scam websites from game

**Requested features**

- Ability to use coins to buy tokens
- More frequent token rewards
- Zoom functionality
- Undo button
- Continuous daily reward progression


### Nonogram.com Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogramcom-color-logic-game/id1516617231)

Engage in a vibrant logic puzzle experience by filling colored squares to reveal hidden pixel art. This game offers a fresh take on classic nonograms with enhanced gameplay and challenging multicolor puzzles. It's easy to learn and provides hours of addictive fun for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Fill squares with colors, Reveal hidden pictures, Challenging multicolor puzzles, Basic rules and logic guidance, Use hints for assistance, Earn extra lives

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Enjoyable color-based puzzles
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing and addictive
- 🎉 Fun events and challenges
- 💰 Good value for ad-free version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Confusing color combinations
- 🔤 Poor contrast and visibility of numbers
- 🔍 Difficulty in selecting small squares
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing issues
- Progress reset after updates
- Incorrect/misleading clue information

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose difficulty level
- Colorblind mode with high contrast
- Zoom/magnification functionality
- Undo/redo feature
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Cross free?

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

### Is Nonogram.com Color free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Picture Cross or Nonogram.com Color?

Nonogram.com Color is rated higher. Picture Cross averages 4.6 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while Nonogram.com Color averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do Picture Cross or Nonogram.com Color have ads?

Both Picture Cross and Nonogram.com Color show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Cross or Nonogram.com Color?

Picture Cross ships an update every 2 months, and Nonogram.com Color every 3 weeks. Most recently, Picture Cross was updated on November 5, 2026 and Nonogram.com Color on November 5, 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.*