Comparison

Binary Sudoku+ vs Sambo

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

Head to head
About

Binary Sudoku+

Engage your mind with over 1300 levels of logic puzzles that combine the calm of Tango with Sudoku's challenge. Enjoy handcrafted puzzles from easy to expert, and test your speed in challenge modes. It's a satisfying new twist on a classic brain-training experience.

Highlights
  • 1300+ levels
  • Handcrafted puzzles
  • Challenge mode
  • Sudoku × Symmetry twist
  • Brain-training
  • Addictive and relaxing
Features
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Binary Sudoku+: a calm binary logic puzzle. 1300+ levels and a new daily board. Three rules, endless depth: Fill the grid with two symbols. Every row and column holds an equal number of each. Never three of the same in a row. Challenge Your Mind with 1300+ Levels! 800+ Handcrafted Puzzles - From easy to expert! 500+ Challenge Mode Levels - Beat the clock! A new Daily puzzle every day. Sudoku × Symmetry - A satisfying new twist! Why Players Keep Coming Back: Addictive & Relaxing - Perfect for quick play or deep focus. Brain-Training - Sharpen logic & problem-solving skills. Fair ads - play first, not ads. Download Now & Start Solving!

About

Sambo

This brain-training puzzle game challenges you to balance circles and diamonds in rows and columns. It offers unlimited offline play with a clean design, perfect for focused, meditative moments. Compete with others and master hundreds of handcrafted logic challenges.

Highlights
  • Brain training challenges
  • Offline play
  • Unlimited gameplay
  • Minimalist design
  • Leaderboards
  • Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles
Features
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Sambo – The Puzzle That Plays With Your Brain! Can you crack the code of circles and diamonds? In Sambo, every row and column must be perfectly balanced – no three in a row, and no symbol out of place. It sounds easy… until it's not. • Train your brain • Play offline – no Wi-Fi needed • Unlimited play – no lives, no waiting • Clean, minimalist design for maximum focus • Perfect for a calm, meditative moment Play, think, and sambo with your neurons! Download now and see if you can solve them all. Love Binairo, Takuzu, Binoxxo or any binary logic puzzle? Then Sambo is your next obsession. Train your brain with hundreds of handcrafted challenges, rise through the leaderboards, and prove you're the ultimate Sambo master. By downloading or using this app, you agree to our End User License Agreement. You can review the full terms here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Binary Sudoku+4 screens
Sambo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Binary Sudoku+ at 4.7 against Sambo's 3.0. Binary Sudoku+ also leads on ratings volume (190 vs 53). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Binary Sudoku+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sambo sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Binary Sudoku+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 190 and 53 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Binary Sudoku+'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Sambo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Binary Sudoku+ ships an update every 9 days, Sambo every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Binary Sudoku+ versus Sambo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBinary Sudoku+Sambo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (190 ratings) — better3.0 (53 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better32.8% of reviews
Number of ratings190 — better53
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin MillerTwo4Tea

Customer experience

Binary Sudoku+

All ratings190 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral26.7%
Negative33.3%

Sambo

All ratings53 ratings
Positive41.5%
Neutral11.3%
Negative47.2%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral14.1%
Negative53.1%

Bugs and requests

Binary Sudoku+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sambo

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Level 191 bug
  • Level 186 unplayable
  • Level 119 impossible
  • Level 125 impossible
  • Level 155 impossible

Requested features

1 request
  • More levels

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Binary Sudoku+

Subscriptions2
  • Spark & Spiral Plus$4.991 Month
  • Spark & Spiral Plus Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time6
  • Extreme Pack$0.99
  • Legendary Pack$0.99
  • Premium Icon Pack$0.99
Show 3 more
  • 100 Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Remove Ads & Unlimited Hints$5.99
9 purchases

Sambo

One-time9
  • 100 coins$0.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Premium$2.99
Show 6 more
  • Special Offer 2$4.99
  • 550 coins$4.99
  • Special Offer 3$9.99
  • 1200 coins$9.99
  • 3200 coins$24.99
  • 13000 coins$99.99

Questions

Is Binary Sudoku+ free?
Binary Sudoku+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sambo free?
Sambo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Binary Sudoku+ or Sambo?
Binary Sudoku+ is rated higher. Binary Sudoku+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Sambo averages 3.0 from 53 ratings.
Do Binary Sudoku+ or Sambo have ads?
Both Binary Sudoku+ and Sambo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Binary Sudoku+ or Sambo?
Binary Sudoku+ ships an update every 9 days, and Sambo every 10 days. Most recently, Binary Sudoku+ was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sambo on October 21, 2026.

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