# Squares vs Coin Stack Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Coin Stack Puzzle at 4.7 against Squares's 4.1. Coin Stack Puzzle also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 305). Squares's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 29%) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coin Stack Puzzle sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Squares asks for nothing beyond the download.

Coin Stack Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coin Stack Puzzle has 3K ratings behind it against 305, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Squares's written reviews are positive against 29% of Coin Stack Puzzle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squares | Coin Stack Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (305 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squares-match-3-game/id1058886031/reviews) | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-stack-puzzle/id6472819645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 305 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.4% of reviews** | 29.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 381 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Svetlana Gladkikh](https://appshunter.io/developer/471390322) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Squares

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squares-match-3-game/id1058886031)

Experience a fresh take on the bubble shooter genre with simple, clear rules. This game combines elements of bubble shooters, line matching, and Tetris for a unique puzzle challenge.

**Highlights:** New bubble shooter gameplay, Clear and simple rules, Mix of Bubble Shooter, Lines, and Tetris, Puzzle challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😌 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🎮 Addictive match-3 mechanics
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for all ages
- ⏱️ Great time-killer for waiting
- 🧠 Requires strategic thinking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔊 Loud ad audio disruptions
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- ⚠️ iOS compatibility issues
- 🚫 App closes immediately on launch

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iPad after iOS updates
- Incompatible with iOS 15.2.1 and later versions
- App closes immediately upon opening
- Crashes on iPhone 12 and newer devices
- Game stops working after system updates

**Requested features**

- Ad-free premium purchase option
- Difficulty levels for competitive play
- Brighter block colors
- In-game bonus levels at score milestones
- Adjustable ad placement (banner instead of pop-ups)


### Coin Stack Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-stack-puzzle/id6472819645)

Strategically place coins to merge and conquer levels. This satisfying puzzle game challenges you to stack coins efficiently to achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Strategic coin placement, Coin merging mechanics, Level-based goals, Satisfying puzzle progression, Stacking challenges

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Offer 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Safety Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Healthy Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Therapeutic and fun game
- 👍 Challenging and gets you thinking
- 👍 Great way to pass the time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes or crashes
- 🔋 Heats up device and slows performance
- 🤑 Expensive boosters and in-app purchases
- 🙄 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Coins not merging correctly on certain levels
- Game freezing or getting stuck on higher levels
- Progression issues when game crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Provide instructions or tutorial for gameplay
- Improve responsiveness and consistency of coin placement
- Offer more positive feedback when losing a turn


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squares free?

Squares is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Coin Stack Puzzle free?

Coin Stack Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Squares or Coin Stack Puzzle?

Coin Stack Puzzle is rated higher. Squares averages 4.1 out of 5 from 305 ratings, while Coin Stack Puzzle averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do Squares or Coin Stack Puzzle have ads?

Coin Stack Puzzle shows ads; Squares does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*