# Picture Cross

> 10,000+ Nonogram puzzles!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id977150768](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id977150768)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id977150768`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AppyNation Ltd.
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (74,472 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2015-05-14
- **Size:** 648 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/picture-cross/id977150768)
- **Website:** [https://www.puzzling.com/picture-cross/](https://www.puzzling.com/picture-cross/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.puzzling.com/privacy/](https://www.puzzling.com/privacy/)

## Description

**Picture Cross** is a relaxing and challenging nonogram puzzle game with more than 12,000 puzzles to solve. Use number clues to fill grids and reveal fun hidden pictures across 80+ themed puzzle packs.

Play classic or color Picture Cross puzzles with multiple grid sizes and skill levels, from Easy to Expert. A built-in tutorial and player’s guide help new players learn nonograms, also known as Hanjie and Griddlers. The game is free to play, with optional purchases available to unlock content faster.

## Rankings

- #4,748 — Overall

## Review summary

Players praise Picture Cross for addictive, long-term puzzle fun and a clean interface, with regular updates. However, they consistently criticize intrusive ads, monetization shifts that push purchases and reduce rewards, and updates that seem to degrade usability (gating, waits, and new features). Some report connectivity requirements and occasional performance/storage issues. Overall, fans stay engaged but feel the free-to-play experience is increasingly hampered.

### Pros

- Addictive, long-running puzzle gameplay that keeps players coming back for years.
- Simple design and a strong, intuitive interface praised as among the best in the genre.
- Relaxing brain-teaser experience suitable for casual play.
- Regular updates and new puzzle packs that keep content fresh.
- Rewards system that lets you keep playing older levels with coins when tokens run out, offering flexibility.

### Cons

- Ads are excessive and intrusive, with mid-puzzle interruptions and top/banner ads that sometimes lead to sketchy sites or porn content.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id977150768)