Comparison

Decibel Match vs The Binary Game

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

Head to head
About

Decibel Match

This app helps children learn about decibel levels by challenging them to produce specific sound volumes. It provides feedback on how accurately they match the target dB, with all targets falling between 65 dB and 95 dB.

Highlights
  • Match target decibel levels
  • Learn sound-volume relationship
  • Track matching accuracy
  • Targets between 65-95 dB
  • Summary of performance
Features
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Decibel Match is an approachable app to help children understand the relationship between sound and its decibel level. While in use, a certain dB level is presented, encouraging users to produce just the right amount of sound to hit it. Upon completion of each run, a summary is shown to the user, indicating how often they correctly matched the target level. All target values will fall between 65 dB and 95 dB.

About

The Binary Game

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Convert 8-bit binary to decimal like a pro. Perfect for network engineers mastering subnets, IPs, and bitwise ops. Dive into The Binary Game, the brain trainer designed for network engineers, IT pros, and anyone hooked on binary-decimal conversions. Challenge yourself with lightning-fast 8-bit binary challenges—input the decimal equivalent and watch your skills grow. Key Features: 10-Question Rounds Each round delivers 10 random 8-bit binary numbers (00000000 to 11111111). Enter the decimal value (0-255) via quick-tap numpad or keyboard. Visualize your progress with graphs showing accuracy trends, fastest rounds, streak counters, and improvement over time. Practice the exact 8-bit conversions used in subnet masks, VLANs, port numbers, and hex-to-binary workflows. No fluff—just pure, practical training to level up your networking game. Endless Replayability Unlimited rounds with procedural generation. Play in short bursts during commutes or deep sessions to build muscle memory. Dark mode, haptics, and satisfying feedback make it irresistible. Whether you're prepping for CCNA, debugging networks, or just love the thrill of binary, The Binary Game turns practice into power. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Decibel Match4 screens
The Binary Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Decibel Match at none against The Binary Game's 2. Decibel Match also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). The Binary Game's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). On price, ads 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. The Binary Game sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Decibel Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decibel Match ships an update every 12 months, The Binary Game every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Decibel Match versus The Binary Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel MatchThe Binary Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean McNeilCarlos Flynn

In-app purchases

None

Decibel Match

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

The Binary Game

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Decibel Match free?
Decibel Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Binary Game free?
The Binary Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Decibel Match or The Binary Game have ads?
Neither Decibel Match nor The Binary Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decibel Match or The Binary Game?
Decibel Match ships an update every 12 months, and The Binary Game every 3 months. Most recently, Decibel Match was updated on September 13, 2026 and The Binary Game on September 9, 2026.

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