Bit Quiz 16

Get a bit smarter

Only for iPhone

$2.99 · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

iPhone

A love letter to retro computing you can play: flip bits on a glowing CRT to build binary numbers, from 4-bit nibbles to 16-bit words, across 7 brain-building levels. Bit Quiz 16 turns the glowing heart of a retro computer into a puzzle game. Toggle bits on a CRT terminal to match target numbers, and discover how patterns of ones and zeros become characters, colors, and everything else inside a machine. Every level starts with a clear mission and simple instructions: encode decimal numbers in binary, one bit at a time. Seven brain-building levels take you from 4-bit nibbles all the way to 16-bit words, with undo, level navigation, and detailed timing and error-rate stats to sharpen your skills. Redo any level to beat your best. The look is pure retro terminal: CRT scanlines and phosphor glow, square-wave chiptune sound, and ASCII art on every screen. Game Center leaderboards and achievements track your climb. Curious how computers really work? Seven short, easy-to-read help files offer a mini intro to binary encoding — how bits build nibbles, bytes, and data structures, and how simple patterns represent text, color, and data. No ads, no tracking, no in-app purchases.

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    1 Ratings

Bit Quiz 16 2.0 is a complete rebuild — same mission, whole new machine. • All-new retro terminal look: CRT scanlines, phosphor glow, and ASCII art on every screen • Square-wave chiptune sound and haptic feedback on every bit you flip • 7 brain-building levels, from 4-bit nibbles to 16-bit words, each opening with a clear mission • Game Center achievements and leaderboards across all 7 levels • Timing and error-rate stats to track and sharpen your skills • 7 all-new, easy-to-read help files — a mini intro to binary encoding • In-game controls for level navigation, help, and undo Note: 2.0 is a fresh start — progress from earlier versions isn't carried over. Requires iOS 26.

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    Seller
    John Pavley
    Size
    6.9 MB
    Category
    Puzzle
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
    Languages
    English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    © 2026 John Pavley