Comparison

Nurikabe vs Binairo

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

Head to head
About

Nurikabe

Engage in a calming logic puzzle experience by drawing paths to form islands and reveal hidden patterns. This game offers various modes, helpful tools, and customizable themes for a smooth and enjoyable puzzle-solving journey.

Highlights
  • Multiple game modes (Classic, Endless, Daily, Landmine)
  • Adjustable board sizes
  • Helpful tools (undo, hints, markers)
  • Customizable themes and dark mode
  • Detailed stats and achievements
  • Smooth animations and sound effects
Features
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Nurikabe is a relaxing logic puzzle game where you create islands by creating paths to uncover the hidden pattern on every board. Enjoy smooth gameplay, smart tools, and beautiful themes as you solve puzzles of all sizes. Features: • Multiple game modes: Classic, Endless, Daily & Landmine • Small, medium, and large boards • Helpful tools: undo, hints, markers • Custom themes, tile styles & dark mode • Detailed stats and achievements • Smooth animations, sound effects & haptics A calm, fun take on a classic Japanese logic puzzle.

About

Binairo

Features
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Fill the grid with 0s and 1s. Just three simple rules. Binairo — also known as Takuzu or Binary Puzzle — is pure logic: no luck, no math. And when you get stuck, the hint tells you why a cell is decided, not just what goes there. A calm, Japanese-inspired design makes a few minutes a day feel like a quiet reset. ◆ THREE THINGS TO KNOW • Free to start, no subscription (one-time purchase only) • No third-party ads (only promotions for our own other apps) • Your records stay on your device (no account, nothing uploaded) ■ HOW TO PLAY Put a 0 or a 1 in every cell, following three rules: • Never three of the same number in a row or column • Each row and column has equal 0s and 1s • No two rows and no two columns are identical ■ FEATURES • Every puzzle has exactly one solution (checked in-app before it's shown) • Four levels: Easy 6x6, Medium 8x8, Hard 10x10, Expert 12x12 • Daily puzzle: everyone plays the same one, with streaks and a calendar • Two styles: numbers (0/1) or two-color stones • Mistake highlighting, remaining counts, undo, and clear all • Explained hints that tell you the rule behind each move • Stats for solves, best times, and no-hint rate, plus 10 badges • Japanese-inspired board themes • A short, hands-on tutorial for first-timers ■ GREAT FOR YOU IF… • You love Sudoku and want a fresh logic puzzle • You prefer clean deduction over guessing • You want to learn the reasoning, not just get the answer • You want a calm mental break on the commute or before bed • You enjoy apps with a quiet, minimal look ■ PRIVACY • No account or sign-up • Puzzles are generated on your device, and you can play offline • Your records stay on your device and are never uploaded • No data collection • To show our other apps, Binairo loads public App Store info (names and icons)

Screenshots

Nurikabe4 screens
Binairo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Binairo at none against Nurikabe's shown. Nurikabe's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Nurikabe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Binairo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nurikabe ships an update every 5 days, Binairo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nurikabe versus Binairo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNurikabeBinairo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrantalope LLCtorankirite

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nurikabe

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Binairo

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Nurikabe free?
Nurikabe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Binairo free?
Binairo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nurikabe or Binairo have ads?
Nurikabe shows ads; Binairo does not.
Which is updated more often, Nurikabe or Binairo?
Nurikabe ships an update every 5 days, and Binairo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nurikabe was updated on October 6, 2026 and Binairo on October 28, 2026.

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