# Puzzle IO vs Encore! Score Sheet

The clearest difference is rating: Encore! Score Sheet at 5.0 against Puzzle IO's 4.6. Encore! Score Sheet also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Puzzle IO's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (348 vs 1). 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 Encore! Score Sheet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Encore! Score Sheet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzle IO has 348 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Puzzle IO's written reviews are positive against 100% of Encore! Score Sheet's.

Puzzle IO ships an update every 3 weeks, Encore! Score Sheet every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzle IO | Encore! Score Sheet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-io-binary-sudoku/id1145765167/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-score-sheet/id1597275546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **348** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [99 Up Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/567396068) | [Ster Software BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546719341) |

## 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


### Encore! Score Sheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-score-sheet/id1597275546)

This digital score sheet eliminates the need for paper and pencils for the dice game Encore!. It automatically calculates scores, tracks progress, and offers built-in dice rolling. Customize your experience with a sheet editor and multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Digital score sheet, Built-in dice roller, Automatic score calculation, Progress tracking, Sheet editor, Voice-over dice announcement

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Keer op Keer Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzle IO free?

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

### Is Encore! Score Sheet free?

Encore! Score Sheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Puzzle IO or Encore! Score Sheet?

Encore! Score Sheet is rated higher. Puzzle IO averages 4.6 out of 5 from 348 ratings, while Encore! Score Sheet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Puzzle IO or Encore! Score Sheet have ads?

Both Puzzle IO and Encore! Score Sheet show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzle IO or Encore! Score Sheet?

Puzzle IO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Encore! Score Sheet every 4 months. Most recently, Puzzle IO was updated on September 18, 2026 and Encore! Score Sheet on September 23, 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.*