Binary vs Niban
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Binary
This utility displays time using binary code represented by LED-style buttons. It offers customizable display modes, an alarm, and a countdown timer, making it educational for learning binary counting.
- Binary time display
- 24 or 12 hour mode
- Alarm clock functionality
- Countdown timer
- Customizable button colors
- Optional sound alerts
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Display time using LED-type buttons that correspond to binary values for the hours, minutes, and seconds. Educational for learning binary counting. Options: * 24 or 12 hour mode * Alarm Clock * Countdown Timer mode * Optional "beep" sound * Select a variety of colors for the buttons.
Niban
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The app icon is a blue "2". Try placing it next to the "Ichiban" (with "1") icon on your home screen for easy access. Just like a TV remote, simply tap the numbered icon to start a video call - tap "1" for one person, "2" for another. For Beginners: 1) For senior beginners, we recommend having a family member help with the initial setup. 2) Let them know: "I've added another contact. You can now video call with [name]" and "Look for the blue '2' icon." 3) After setup, please help them test the connection and guide them through their first calls. Setup and Operation: Same simple process as "Ichiban" app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Niban at every 2 months against Binary's every 13 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Binary ships an update every 13 months, Niban every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Binary | Niban |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wyllys Ingersoll | Yuko Nakata |
In-app purchases
Binary
No in-app purchases
Niban
No in-app purchases
