Comparison

Squares vs Cube Explosion

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

Head to head
About

Squares

A color matching puzzle game where you drag tiles to connect three or more of the same color, aiming to clear space and set up combos. Enjoy a relaxing, no-timer experience with satisfying matches and an evolving challenge.

Highlights
  • Drag and place colorful tiles
  • Connect three or more of the same color
  • Create combos for higher scores
  • Unlock new colors as you play
  • No timer, play at your own pace
  • Classic mode included
Features
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Make a little room. Make a big match. Squares is a color matching puzzle game about fitting the next pattern onto a small board. Drag to place your tiles, connect three or more of the same color, and watch them pop. The trick is keeping space for what comes next. Set up more than one match in a turn for a combo, unlock new colors as you play, and see how far you can push your high score. Every turn gives you a new pattern and another decision: clear some space now, or save that spot for a bigger match? This block puzzle starts simple, but a crowded board can change your plans fast. Play at your own pace. There is no timer rushing your next move. Just colorful tiles, satisfying matches, and the occasional "one more game." If you like color matching games and block puzzles, pull up a square. And for everyone who played the original: Classic Squares is still here, inside the game. Same old favorite, ready when you are.

About

Cube Explosion

Features
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Cube Explosion: A game that combines blocks with puzzle solving, combining originality and classic elements! Easy and simple operation, exquisite sound effects, and thrilling rhythm! After playing 'Block Explosion', you will definitely be unable to stop! In addition to traditional puzzle gameplay, you will also experience a brand new original "combo" gameplay. To complete elimination, drag and drop blocks onto the chessboard, fill one row or column, and clear multiple rows or columns at once. This not only triggers cool elimination animations but also earns extra points. The more combos you complete, the higher your score. If you want to achieve high scores, you must use logical thinking and layout strategies. The Cube Explosion "can not only test your intelligence, but also exercise your brain power.

Screenshots

Squares4 screens
Cube Explosion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Explosion at none against Squares's 4. Cube Explosion also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Squares sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Cube Explosion asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squares ships an update every 4 days, Cube Explosion daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Squares versus Cube Explosion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquaresCube Explosion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (111 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings111 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size397 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimple Machine, LLCkai zhang

Bugs and requests

Squares

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 🐛 Crashing when trying to get new colors/blocks/wallpapers
  • 🐛 Store purchases fail and lose gems
  • 🐛 Randomize button stops working after unlocking all skins
  • 🐛 Game not opening
  • 🐛 Ads are too much

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to disable sound
  • More color palettes/options
  • Nighttime/darker coloring option with black background
  • Ability to choose rewards
  • Option to remove ads (pay to remove)

Cube Explosion

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Squares

One-time4
  • Small Pack of Gems$0.99
  • Medium Pack of Gems$4.99
  • Large Pack of Gems$9.99
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  • Extra-Large Pack of Gems$34.99
None

Cube Explosion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squares free?
Squares is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Explosion free?
Cube Explosion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Squares or Cube Explosion have ads?
Both Squares and Cube Explosion show ads.
Which is updated more often, Squares or Cube Explosion?
Squares ships an update every 4 days, and Cube Explosion daily. Most recently, Squares was updated on November 11, 2026 and Cube Explosion on October 28, 2026.

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