# Picture Cross vs Ninigrams

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ninigrams at 100% against Picture Cross's 45%. Ninigrams also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Picture Cross's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (74K vs 12). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Picture Cross is free to download; Ninigrams costs $4.99 up front. Picture Cross sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ninigrams asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ninigrams holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Cross has 74K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Picture Cross's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ninigrams's.

Picture Cross ships an update every 2 months, Ninigrams every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Cross | Ninigrams |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (74K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-cross/id977150768/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninigrams/id6768450024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | — |
| Size | 648 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppyNation Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488094583) | [NINA BERRY KOH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896574135) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Cross

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

**Currently charting:** #110 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


### Ninigrams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninigrams/id6768450024)

Solve logic puzzles to reveal hidden pixel art. Use numbered clues to deduce which squares to fill, with no guessing required. Enjoy a satisfying and distraction-free experience with over 400 handcrafted puzzles.

**Highlights:** Reveal hidden pixel art, Logic-based deduction, 400+ handcrafted puzzles, Offline play, Interactive tutorial, Mobile-optimized controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Cross free?

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

### Is Ninigrams free?

Ninigrams costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Picture Cross or Ninigrams?

Ninigrams is rated higher. Picture Cross averages 4.6 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while Ninigrams averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Picture Cross or Ninigrams have ads?

Picture Cross shows ads; Ninigrams does not.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Cross or Ninigrams?

Picture Cross ships an update every 2 months, and Ninigrams every 3 days. Most recently, Picture Cross was updated on October 20, 2026 and Ninigrams on October 11, 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.*