Comparison

Puzzle IO vs Mots Croisés Classiques

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

Head to head
About

Puzzle IO

Experience a modern, fast-paced logic puzzle game based on binary Sudoku. Fill grids with 0s and 1s following specific rules, earn bonuses with a smart point system, and compete globally. Offers endless challenges across six difficulty levels.

Highlights
  • Fill 10x10 grids with 0s and 1s
  • Equal 0s and 1s per row/column
  • No three identical numbers in a row
  • Smart point system with bonuses
  • Time-based multipliers for higher scores
  • Game Center support and global leaderboards
  • Six difficulty levels
  • Unlimited unique puzzles
Features
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Addictive Logic Fun! Looking for a fresh take on Sudoku? Puzzle IO brings you a modern, fast-paced, and highly addictive logic puzzle experience! Easy to learn, hard to master! * Fill each 10x10 grid with 0s and 1s * Each row and column must have an equal number of 0s and 1s * No three identical numbers in a row! Think fast, score big! * Smart point system: Earn bonuses by solving grids efficiently! * Time-based multipliers: Solve puzzles quickly for higher scores! * Game Center support: Compete with friends and climb the global leaderboards! Endless Challenges! * Six difficulty levels: Unlock harder modes as you improve! * Unlimited unique puzzles: No two grids are the same! * Clean, modern design: Smooth animations & intuitive controls! Ready to train your brain? Download Puzzle IO - Binary Sudoku now and start playing!

About

Mots Croisés Classiques

Enjoy classic crossword puzzles on your mobile device with this intuitive app. It offers a clear interface, multiple difficulty levels, and offline play, making it perfect for word game enthusiasts on the go.

Highlights
  • 220 crossword puzzles
  • Four difficulty levels
  • 20 free grids to start
  • Clear, fluid interface
  • Offline play supported
  • Reset and restart grids
Features
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NOUVEAU — Le mode auto Activez le mode auto et vos réponses sont vérifiées au fur et à mesure que vous tapez. Idéal pour s'initier en douceur ou progresser sans frustration. Le mode classique Vous préférez le défi ? Désactivez l'aide et tentez de compléter la grille par vous-même. Le menu d'aide reste disponible pour valider, révéler ou effacer. Caractéristiques • 220 grilles originales en français • 4 niveaux de difficulté : Facile, Intermédiaire, Expert • Mode auto avec vérification en direct • Définitions claires et soignées • Menu d'aide : Valider, Révéler, Effacer • Sauvegarde automatique de votre progression • Optimisé pour iPhone et iPad Essayez gratuitement vingt grilles gratuites vous attendent dès le téléchargement. Débloquez ensuite les paquets suivants par tranches de 10 grilles, à votre rythme. Téléchargez Mots Croisés Classiques et lancez-vous !

Screenshots

Puzzle IO4 screens
Mots Croisés Classiques4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Puzzle IO at 4.6 against Mots Croisés Classiques's 3.8. Puzzle IO also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Mots Croisés Classiques's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Puzzle IO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mots Croisés Classiques sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Puzzle IO holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzle IO has 362 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Puzzle IO's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mots Croisés Classiques's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzle IO ships an update every 3 weeks, Mots Croisés Classiques every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Puzzle IO versus Mots Croisés Classiques: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzle IOMots Croisés Classiques
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (362 ratings) — better3.8 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings362 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer99 Up GamesNORMAND MARTIN

Customer experience

Puzzle IO

All ratings348 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews214 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative17.8%

Mots Croisés Classiques

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Puzzle IO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect error detection on completed rows/columns
  • Frequent crashes and bugs
  • Game sometimes freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Ads not loading properly, preventing gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Better hint system that explains the logic
  • Option to turn off row/column completion notifications
  • More challenging puzzle levels
  • Ability to create and save custom puzzles

Mots Croisés Classiques

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Puzzle IO

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
13 purchases

Mots Croisés Classiques

One-time13
  • Grilles 21 a 30 E$0.99
  • Grille 41 à 50$0.99
  • Grilles 31 a 40 E$0.99
Show 10 more
  • Grilles 11 a 20 D$0.99
  • Grilles 1 à 10$1.99
  • Grilles 11 à 20$1.99
  • Grilles 21 à 30$1.99
  • Grilles 31 à 40$1.99
  • Grilles 1 à 10 D$1.99
  • Grilles 41 a 50 D$1.99
  • Grilles 1 a 10 E$1.99
  • Grilles 11 a 20 E$1.99
  • Grilles 41 a 50 E$1.99

Questions

Is Puzzle IO free?
Puzzle IO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mots Croisés Classiques free?
Mots Croisés Classiques is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Puzzle IO or Mots Croisés Classiques?
Puzzle IO is rated higher. Puzzle IO averages 4.6 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while Mots Croisés Classiques averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.
Do Puzzle IO or Mots Croisés Classiques have ads?
Puzzle IO shows ads; Mots Croisés Classiques does not.
Which is updated more often, Puzzle IO or Mots Croisés Classiques?
Puzzle IO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mots Croisés Classiques every 3 months. Most recently, Puzzle IO was updated on October 29, 2026 and Mots Croisés Classiques on October 29, 2026.

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