# Puzzle IO vs Binaris 1001

The clearest difference is rating: Puzzle IO at 4.6 against Binaris 1001's 4.0. Puzzle IO also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 50%) and ratings volume (362 vs 7). Binaris 1001's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzle IO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Binaris 1001 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puzzle IO holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzle IO has 362 ratings behind it against 7, 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 Binaris 1001's.

Puzzle IO ships an update every 3 weeks, Binaris 1001 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzle IO | Binaris 1001 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (362 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-io-binary-sudoku/id1145765167/reviews)** | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binaris-1001/id1512633108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **362** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **74.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [99 Up Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/567396068) | [MJK APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479397424) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzle IO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-io-binary-sudoku/id1145765167)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Binaris 1001

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binaris-1001/id1512633108)

Engage in a logic puzzle game where you fill grids with 0s and 1s based on specific rules. Compete in real-time multiplayer battles against players worldwide and climb global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer battles, Global battle leaderboards, 3712 puzzles in various sizes, Daily challenges, Puzzle saving and resuming, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Easy 12x12 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Normal 12x12 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Normal 14x14 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hard 14x14 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Expert 14x14 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Normal 8x8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Normal 10x10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Infinite hints | $10.99 | one-time |
| Hide advertisements | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzle IO free?

Puzzle IO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Binaris 1001 free?

Binaris 1001 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Puzzle IO or Binaris 1001?

Puzzle IO is rated higher. Puzzle IO averages 4.6 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while Binaris 1001 averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Puzzle IO or Binaris 1001 have ads?

Both Puzzle IO and Binaris 1001 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzle IO or Binaris 1001?

Puzzle IO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Binaris 1001 every 5 days. Most recently, Puzzle IO was updated on November 2, 2026 and Binaris 1001 on October 29, 2026.

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