Comparison

Bitwise vs Quiet Phases

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

Head to head
About

Bitwise

This minimalist logic puzzle game challenges you to fill a grid with 0s and 1s using simple rules. It offers multiple difficulty levels, a challenge mode for friends, and hands-free play options for accessibility.

Highlights
  • Binary logic puzzles
  • Hands-free play (voice, wink)
  • Four difficulty levels
  • Challenge mode for friends
  • Daily puzzles
  • XP and leveling system
Features
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Think in binary. Solve with logic. Bitwise is a minimalist logic puzzle game where every cell is either 0 or 1. Simple rules, deep strategy — the challenge grows fast. Love Sudoku? You'll love Bitwise. Same satisfying logic, fresh new rules. Also known as Takuzu, Binairo, or Binary Puzzle. For fans of Sudoku, Picross, Nonogram, and Kakuro. ► GAME TYPES (NEW) New game types — same puzzle, brand-new challenges! • Classic — the Bitwise you know, with 0 and 1 • Colors — play with two opposite colors instead of digits • Flow — a countdown each move; keep going before time runs out • Locked — no undo, one mistake ends the game You can now choose the input mode and game type in duels, and see unfinished games in your stats. ► SIMPLE RULES, DEEP CHALLENGE • Each cell must be 0 or 1 • No more than two consecutive same digits in any row or column • Each row and column must have equal 0s and 1s • = means same value, × means different ► FOUR DIFFICULTY LEVELS • Easy (6×6) — Learn the basics • Medium (6×6) — Sharpen your skills • Hard (6×6) — Test your logic • Extreme (8×8) — Push your limits ► CHALLENGE MODE • Challenge your friends to solve the same puzzle • Compare times and see who's the faster thinker • Track your rivals with win/loss stats • Quick rematch from your recent opponents list ► CHECK MISTAKES • Tap to instantly verify your progress • Find and fix errors before they cascade • Stay on track without losing your flow ► FEATURES • Daily Puzzle — a fresh challenge every day • Global leaderboard with seasonal rankings • Achievements & statistics to track your progress • Smart hint system when you're stuck • Share your wins on Instagram Stories • 8 beautiful themes to personalize your experience • Clean, distraction-free design ► XP & LEVELING SYSTEM • Earn experience points from every game you complete • Level up from 1 to 40+ and track your progression • XP breakdown after each game shows your performance • 28 achievements with Game Center integration • Animated XP banner celebrates your progress ► BITWISE PRO • Unlimited hints • All premium themes unlocked • Ad-free experience • One purchase, everything included ► DAILY FREE HINTS Start each day with 3 free hints. Need more? Watch a quick video or grab hint packs. ► WHY PLAYERS LOVE BITWISE • Perfect for quick brain breaks or deep focus sessions • No ads interrupting your flow (optional ad-free upgrade) • Works offline — play anywhere, anytime • Lightweight and fast Sharpen your logic. One bit at a time.

About

Quiet Phases

Features
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Quiet Phases — A daily logic puzzle in moon phases. Fill the grid with full moons and crescents under three simple rules. Every row and column ends with three full moons and three crescents. Three of the same phase in a row or column is never allowed. An = joins two cells that match; an × joins two that differ. There is always one logical solution, and you never have to guess. Play the Daily puzzle — one shared board each day, the same for everyone — or roll unlimited boards in Practice. Build a streak, day by day. Fifteen languages. Four themes — Light, Paper, Dark, and a colour-blind-friendly Accessible palette. Soft ambient music and gentle haptics, each with a one-tap mute right on the Home screen — no settings dive needed. No ads. No tracking. No accounts. Your progress and stats live on this device only.

Screenshots

Bitwise4 screens
Quiet Phases4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quiet Phases at none against Bitwise's 6. Quiet Phases also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Bitwise sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Quiet Phases asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bitwise versus Quiet Phases: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBitwiseQuiet Phases
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAytunc SEVRENLaurent Chouinard

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Bitwise

One-time6
  • 5 Hint Pack$0.29
  • 20 Hint Pack$0.49
  • Premium Themes$0.99
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  • Unlimited Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Bitwise Pro$4.99
None

Quiet Phases

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bitwise free?
Bitwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quiet Phases free?
Quiet Phases is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bitwise or Quiet Phases have ads?
Bitwise shows ads; Quiet Phases does not.

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