Comparison

kubic vs Squaria

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

Head to head
About

kubic

This optical illusion puzzle game challenges players to construct impossible structures inspired by M.C. Escher's art. With a clean design and minimalistic graphics, it offers over 60 mind-bending puzzles across various geometric and spatial themes. Features include layer locking, zoom, and an in-game hint system to aid progression.

Highlights
  • Optical illusion puzzles
  • M.C. Escher inspired designs
  • Geometric and impossible objects
  • Layer locking and manipulation
  • Zoom and view controls
  • In-game hint system
  • Progress syncing via iCloud
Features
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***** #1 Puzzle Game in over 20 Countries! ***** ***** "This quirky puzzle game bends the limits of space and reality to make you create structures that, in theory, should be impossible to replicate." - Pocket Gamer 8/10 ***** ***** "As soothing as it is challenging, this grown-up puzzler opened our minds. Time flew by as we recreated sculpture after sculpture in increasingly difficult configurations. The game’s 3D graphics invite focus and sharpen problem-solving skills, making it an entertaining brain-builder. M.C. Escher would be impressed by the twisty, physics-defying structures." - App Store Notes ***** kubic is a unique optical illusion puzzle game based on M.C. Escher's art, impossible objects and other geometric designs. The object is to construct the goal configuration from a number of pieces. Presented in a simple, clean design and minimalistic art, kubic is a premium game with over 60 escher-esque puzzles. When you click on a piece, it pops to the front-most layer, and may overlap other pieces. When you combine the pieces, they do not merge. If there are extra pieces, you may hide them behind the others. You can also lock layers and drag pieces without changing their layer order. You can also use two finger pinch to zoom in and out and drag the view for a better control. If you are stuck on a puzzle you can simply skip it and re-visit at a later time. Rest assured, all puzzles can be solved but beware, some puzzles are hard! Just take your time...Tip: It helps to plan ahead and build figures from back to front. If you truly get stuck, there is a in-game hint system. You can use it to get started or even get the whole puzzle solved. Levels divided in 6 groups: • Ocean - "2D" Shapes are basically two-dimensional arrangements. • Desert - "3D" Shapes appear to be three-dimensional, but remember to think in two dimensions. • Mountain - "Convex/Concave" These optical illusions are inspired by Escher's famous "Convex and Concave" lithograph. • Sky - "Up/Down" These optical illusions are inspired by the Penrose Triangle featured in Escher's lithograph "Waterfall”. • Escher - Based on letter designs that spell out MC ESCHER. • Print - Based on the printable magazine version of Convex-Concave puzzles. Kubic is localized and supports 12 languages including English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish Game supports iCloud for progress syncing between devices. Convex Concave puzzles from the Heaven and Earth game are included with permission. The puzzles were designed by Scott Kim, Puzzlemaster (scottkim.com), and the Heaven & Earth team. Enjoy!

About

Squaria

A minimalist puzzle game where players draw lines to create squares. It offers progressive difficulty, dynamic grids, and time-based challenges. Collect hearts for extra lives and avoid obstacles to master strategic planning.

Highlights
  • One-finger swipe controls
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Dynamic grid expansion
  • Collect hearts for extra lives
  • Avoid obstacles
  • Time-based challenges
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Squaria is an elegant and challenging puzzle game that will test your strategic thinking and planning skills. Draw lines to create squares in this minimalist yet engaging game that's easy to learn but difficult to master. KEY FEATURES: - Simple one-finger controls - just swipe to draw lines - Progressive difficulty with increasingly challenging levels - Dynamic grid size that expands as you advance - Collect hearts to earn extra lives - Avoid obstacles and plan your moves carefully - Time-based challenges add excitement - Beautiful minimalist design with smooth animations - Relaxing soundtrack and satisfying sound effects HOW TO PLAY: - Swipe to draw lines on the grid - You can draw only one line with one swipe - Complete squares to score points - Collect hearts for extra lives - Watch out for obstacles - Beat the timer to advance - Plan your moves carefully - each level has limited lines CHALLENGE YOURSELF: - Progress through increasingly difficult levels - Expand your playing field as you advance - Compete for high scores - Perfect your strategy - Master the art of efficiency Whether you're looking for a quick mental challenge during your break or settling in for a longer gaming session, Square Lines offers the perfect blend of relaxation and strategic thinking. With its clean design and progressive difficulty, every level brings a new challenge to overcome. Download now and start your journey to become a Square Lines master! Note: This game is designed to be challenging yet fair, rewarding strategic thinking and careful planning. Regular updates will bring new challenges and features to keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.

Screenshots

kubic4 screens
Squaria4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Squaria at 100% against kubic's 36%. Squaria also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). kubic's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support 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. kubic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Squaria asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

kubic ships an update every 2 months, Squaria daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
kubic versus Squaria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterkubicSquaria
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (245 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings245 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size383 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixel Envision Ltd.Altay KIRLI

Customer experience

kubic

All ratings245 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral15.2%
Negative48.5%

Squaria

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

kubic

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tiles not sticking correctly
  • App won't launch offline
  • App won't load/crashes on launch
  • In-app purchase attempts forced
  • Bug with in-app purchase activation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Fix tile placement issues
  • Improve difficulty curve
  • Option to rotate puzzles
  • Option to lock in pieces
  • Dark mode for night play

Squaria

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

kubic

One-time5
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • 25 Hints$1.99
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  • 50 Hints$2.99
  • 100 Hints$3.99
None

Squaria

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is kubic free?
kubic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squaria free?
Squaria is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do kubic or Squaria have ads?
kubic shows ads; Squaria does not.
Which is updated more often, kubic or Squaria?
kubic ships an update every 2 months, and Squaria daily. Most recently, kubic was updated on October 12, 2026 and Squaria on October 8, 2026.

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