binmat vs pixelLogic₂
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
binmat
A companion app for the card game Binmat. It features a timer that can be started or stopped with a tap, and a reset function for the game. The interface clearly indicates whose turn it is, with orange for the attacker and blue for the defender.
- Card game companion
- Start/stop timer
- Reset game function
- Attacker turn indicator (orange)
- Defender turn indicator (blue)
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This app is a companion app for the card game, Binmat. Click on the left number to start or stop the timer. Click on the right side number to reset the game. Orange is attacker turn, Blue is defender's turn.
pixelLogic₂
This logic puzzle game challenges you to fill a grid with pixels based on numerical clues for rows and columns. It offers customizable boards, unlimited undos, and various modes for a relaxing yet engaging experience.
- Customizable board sizes
- Unlimited undos
- Pencil and Peeking modes
- iCloud-synced history
- Haptic feedback
- Supports Dark Mode and multiple device orientations
- Apple Pencil and pointer support
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## What is pixelLogic? • It is... - simple - soothing - appropriate for ages x to 25x (where x=5) - not addictive (unless you tap the "One More" button too many times...) • It has... - customizable board sizes - unlimited undos - rotate commands to fit board to your brains or your device - themes - Pencil mode for uncertain moves - Peeking mode for when you wanna be bad - iCloud-synced History to keep your play records, so you can highlight, recall, or share your game board any time - haptic feedbacks so you feel your moves • Plus, it... - supports Dark Mode, iPhone landscape, iPad Split View, Slider Over, etc. - lets you draw with Apple Pencil or your finger - works well with iPad pointers, e.g. Magic Keyboard and mouses - runs on iPhone, iPad, iPod, and even modern Macs (e.g. those with Apple's M1 chips) • And, it's free. - It is our gift. - Wish you a better year than the last! ## How to play? • Each square should be filled with a pixel (i.e. picture element). - A pixel can be either on or off (or positive, negative). • On each row or column of squares, there is a clue. - The clue tells you how many on's are on that row or column, and whether they are together or apart. - e.g. "4, 1" means a total of 5 on's: 4 consecutive and one by itself, separated by one or more off's. - Once a row/column is completely filled with pixels, its clue text changes color: mint if satisfied, or red if not. - However, remember that satisfying a clue only means that; it does not necessarily mean the pixels are correctly placed. • Complete the board with pixels. - If all clues are satisfied, the board is solved! - Note that some boards can have more than one solution. • Now share the game via a simple web link, with or without your time. ## Tips • Swipe from left or right screen edge to call up the Info pages. • Hold on a button for extended options.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: pixelLogic₂ at 5.0 against binmat's 1.0. pixelLogic₂ also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 39 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). binmat's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
pixelLogic₂ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pixelLogic₂ has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
binmat ships an update every 39 months, pixelLogic₂ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | binmat | pixelLogic₂ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sean Mann | Kenneth Wong |
Customer experience
binmat
pixelLogic₂
In-app purchases
binmat
No in-app purchases
pixelLogic₂
No in-app purchases









