Comparison

Puzzle IO vs Coding Game

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

Coding Game

Test your brainpower and problem-solving skills by converting decimal numbers to binary. Compete with friends, climb global leaderboards, and unlock new themes and wallpapers. Enjoy addictive puzzles and improve your mental math.

Highlights
  • Decimal to binary conversion challenges
  • Compete with friends and global leaderboards
  • Unlock new themes and wallpapers
  • Improve mental math and problem-solving skills
  • Learn the binary system
  • Addictive puzzles for all skill levels
Features
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Ready to put your brainpower to the test and sharpen your problem-solving skills? Enter the exciting world of binary numbers with CodingGame, the ultimate challenge that tests your decimal-to-binary conversion skills like never before! -- Why You’ll Love CodingGame -- • Challenge your friends and set unbeatable records! • Over 125,000+ downloads in 54+ countries – join the global community! • Learn the binary system and boost your mental math skills. • Compete on leaderboards and climb to the top! • Unlock stunning themes and save wallpapers directly to your photo library. -- How to Play -- Each position in the binary code represents a value: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 and so on. Your goal? Convert the given decimal numbers into binary as quickly as possible to score points. The faster you solve, the higher your score – can you outpace your friends and claim the #1 spot? -- Key Features -- -* Sharpen Your Mind *- CodingGame is perfect for both math enthusiasts and programming pros. Challenge your brain, improve problem-solving skills, and enjoy hours of addictive fun – all in one app! -* New Themes and Rewards *- Earn keys with every successful conversion and unlock exciting new themes and wallpapers. Customize your game and show off your unlocked wallpapers to friends and family. -* Unlock Themes and Rewards *- Compete globally, rise through the ranks, and prove you’re the ultimate binary code hacker. Play against friends, set new records, and feel the thrill of victory. -* Climb the Leaderboards *- With intuitive gameplay and addictive puzzles, CodingGame is suitable for all skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner learning binary numbers or an expert refining your skills, there’s something here for you. -* Play for FREE *- Enjoy the challenge of coding and decoding binary numbers at no cost. Download CodingGame today and start mastering binary numbers while improving your mental math every single day! Assets by @Penzilla on itch.io Have ideas to make CodingGame even better? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at daniel@styrianapps.com – your feedback helps us improve.

Screenshots

Puzzle IO4 screens
Coding Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Coding Game at none against Puzzle IO's shown. Coding Game also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Puzzle IO's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Coding Game sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Puzzle IO against 4.7 for Coding Game. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 348 and 771 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 74% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzle IO ships an update every 3 weeks, Coding Game every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Puzzle IO versus Coding Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzle IOCoding Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (348 ratings)4.7 (771 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews — better74.1% of reviews
Number of ratings348771 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB151 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer99 Up GamesDaniel Reicher

Customer experience

Puzzle IO

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

Coding Game

All ratings771 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative18.5%

User reviews

Puzzle IO

From 348 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple mechanics
  • 👍 Easy to play one-handed
  • 👍 Different difficulty modes
  • 👍 Guess function if you're not sure of your options
  • 👍 Fun and requires the right level of brain power while not being too difficult

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Hint function is not very useful
  • 🐛 'Watch video' for hints doesn't work on the paid ad-free version
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💸 Too many ads and long ad breaks
  • 🐛 Incorrect error detection on completed rows/columns

Coding Game

From 771 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 🧠 Helps improve math skills
  • 🎓 Great for learning binary
  • 🕰️ Good for killing time

Room to improve

  • 🕹️ Timer can be stressful
  • 🌐 Too many ads
  • 🔍 Lack of screen adjustment
  • 🐛 Some bugs reported

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

Coding Game

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Screen goes black after losing
  • Rank/progress issues
  • Unable to get grand master medal

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add PVP option
  • Include binary to decimal conversion
  • Provide an untimed practice mode
  • Add a tutorial or overview

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Puzzle IO

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
2 purchases

Coding Game

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Buy 150 Keys$2.99

Questions

Is Puzzle IO free?
Puzzle IO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coding Game free?
Coding Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Puzzle IO or Coding Game?
Coding Game is rated higher. Puzzle IO averages 4.6 out of 5 from 348 ratings, while Coding Game averages 4.7 from 771 ratings.
Do Puzzle IO or Coding Game have ads?
Puzzle IO shows ads; Coding Game does not.
Which is updated more often, Puzzle IO or Coding Game?
Puzzle IO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Coding Game every 4 months. Most recently, Puzzle IO was updated on October 9, 2026 and Coding Game on October 9, 2026.

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