# 100 Squares vs Bingo Lightning

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 100 Squares at 100% against Bingo Lightning's 50%. 100 Squares also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 27) and ads (none vs shown). Bingo Lightning's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bingo Lightning sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. 100 Squares asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bingo Lightning holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bingo Lightning has 271 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of 100 Squares's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bingo Lightning's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

100 Squares ships an update every 21 months, Bingo Lightning monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 100 Squares | Bingo Lightning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/100-squares/id289002920/reviews) | **[4.7 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bingo-lightning/id6474423053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **271** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 703 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jean-Francois Pautex](https://appshunter.io/developer/286566990) | [海峰 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718260363) |

## What reviewers say

### 100 Squares

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/100-squares/id289002920)

Fill a 100-box grid by strategically placing numbers, leaving specific gaps horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. Compete with others by checking and adding your scores to a network leaderboard. Enjoy a simple yet challenging puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Fill 100 boxes, Strategic placement rules, Help mode available, Undo moves, Network scores and comments, Leaderboard functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bingo Lightning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bingo-lightning/id6474423053)

Experience a world of travel-themed bingo with exciting gameplay for all skill levels. Compete in leagues, collect cards, and connect with other players. Use power-ups to boost your chances of winning jackpots and prizes.

**Highlights:** World travel themes, Multiple bingo rooms, Power-ups for enhanced gameplay, Global player leagues, Real-time player chat, Card collecting and album completion, Club participation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Elite! | $14.99 | per month |
| Super Elite Plus! | $169.99 | per year |
| payment.0 | $0.99 | one-time |
| payment.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| payment.2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| payment.3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| payment.4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| payment.5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| payment.6 | $6.99 | one-time |
| payment.7 | $7.99 | one-time |
| payment.8 | $8.99 | one-time |
| payment.9 | $9.99 | one-time |
| payment.14 | $14.99 | one-time |
| payment.15 | $15.99 | one-time |
| payment.16 | $16.99 | one-time |
| payment.19 | $19.99 | one-time |
| payment.22 | $22.99 | one-time |
| payment.24 | $24.99 | one-time |
| payment.29 | $29.99 | one-time |
| payment.49 | $49.99 | one-time |
| payment.51 | $51.99 | one-time |
| payment.149 | $149.99 | one-time |
| payment.168 | $168.99 | one-time |
| payment.219 | $219.99 | one-time |
| payment.259 | $259.99 | one-time |
| payment.389 | $389.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 100 Squares free?

100 Squares is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bingo Lightning free?

Bingo Lightning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 100 Squares or Bingo Lightning?

Bingo Lightning is rated higher. 100 Squares averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bingo Lightning averages 4.7 from 271 ratings.

### Do 100 Squares or Bingo Lightning have ads?

Bingo Lightning shows ads; 100 Squares does not.

### Which is updated more often, 100 Squares or Bingo Lightning?

100 Squares ships an update every 21 months, and Bingo Lightning monthly. Most recently, 100 Squares was updated on June 5, 2026 and Bingo Lightning on September 22, 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.*