Comparison

Binar.io vs Light Rim

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

Head to head
About

Binar.io

Features
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Binar.io is a puzzle campaign that teaches you how computers think, one bit at a time. At the heart of Binar.io is the Cypher Ring: a radial 8-bit input interface where you rotate segments to construct binary values. Each puzzle gives you a target number, your job is to find the right combination of bits to match it. Simple in concept, deeply satisfying to master. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Spin the Cypher Ring to set 8-bit binary values • Match target numbers using binary logic and memory • Progress through increasingly complex puzzle campaigns • Unlock deeper concepts: binary addition, logic gates, bit masking, and more LEARN WHILE YOU PLAY Binar.io is designed so that by the time you finish, you'll genuinely understand how computers represent numbers. No prior coding knowledge required. The game teaches through play. WHY BINAR.IO? • Genuinely educational: not just "math with a skin on it" • Tactile, satisfying controls with the Cypher Ring mechanic • No ads, no random timers, no artificial difficulty spikes • Minimalist aesthetic that stays out of your way UNLOCK THE FULL GAME The first levels are free. Unlock the complete puzzle campaign with a single one-time purchase, no subscription, no recurring charges. Whether you're a curious thinker, a student, or a developer who wants to finally "get" binary, Binar.io meets you where you are.

About

Light Rim

Features
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Light Rim — A Beautiful 3D Light Puzzle Game Guide beams of light through increasingly complex puzzles. Place mirrors to bend the light, prisms to split it into rainbows, and portals to teleport it across the grid. Light up every sprite to solve each level. Features: • 99999+ hand-crafted puzzles with smooth difficulty progression • 3D top-down view with gorgeous lighting and reflections • Mirrors, Prisms, Portals, One-Way Walls, and Color Filters • Split light into multiple beams for complex solutions • Color filters that change beam color — only matching sprites light up • Beautiful warm gold-and-purple visual style • No ads, no timers — relax and solve at your own pace How to Play: • Tap empty cells to place mirrors • Light beams bounce off mirrors at 90° • Prisms split one beam into three • Portals teleport light to a paired portal • Light up all sprites to win From simple reflections to mind-bending multi-color puzzles, Light Rim grows more beautiful with every level you solve.

Screenshots

Binar.io4 screens
Light Rim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Binar.io at none against Light Rim's shown. Binar.io also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 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. Binar.io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Light Rim sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Binar.io ships an update every 9 days, Light Rim every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Binar.io versus Light Rim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBinar.ioLight Rim
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGustavo cesar Sola Barreto MarcelinoCalm Game Studio

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Binar.io

One-time1
  • Full Campaign Unlock$4.99
5 purchases

Light Rim

One-time5
  • Beginner Gift$0.99
  • Coins 500$4.99
  • Best Offer$9.99
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  • Coins 1300$12.99
  • Mega Bundle$99.99

Questions

Is Binar.io free?
Binar.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Light Rim free?
Light Rim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Binar.io or Light Rim have ads?
Light Rim shows ads; Binar.io does not.
Which is updated more often, Binar.io or Light Rim?
Binar.io ships an update every 9 days, and Light Rim every 6 weeks. Most recently, Binar.io was updated on October 4, 2026 and Light Rim on October 8, 2026.

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