Comparison

KAMI 2 vs Squared Chess

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

Head to head
About

KAMI 2

This game challenges players to fill each puzzle with a single color using the fewest moves possible. It offers over 100 handcrafted puzzles, daily challenges, and the ability to create and share your own designs.

Highlights
  • Hand-crafted puzzles
  • Single color flood mechanic
  • Fewest moves challenge
  • Daily challenges
  • User-generated puzzles
  • Puzzle builder
Features
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Sequel to #1 puzzle game, KAMI The calming yet addictive puzzle game is back! With over 100 hand-crafted puzzles, Kami 2 takes you on a mind-twisting journey that combines logic and problem-solving. Can you achieve perfection? Flood each puzzle with a single color in as few moves as possible to claim a 'Perfect' sticker. But watch out for subtle new tricks and fiendish surprises. Want even more? Beat the global Daily Challenge, earn a winning streak and compare your scores to other players. Test yourself on thousands of user-generated puzzles, uploaded daily. Get creative and take on the world. Craft your own KAMI designs using the Puzzle Builder. Design and share your creations, send them to your friends and challenge the world to match your score.

About

Squared Chess

Features
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Squared Chess is a unique strategy puzzle game that blends the tactical thinking of chess with the satisfying flow of block-clearing puzzles. Place chess-inspired pieces onto a 10×10 grid and think several moves ahead. Every piece follows real chess movement rules: queens sweep across the board, rooks slide into position, and pawns claim single squares. Clear rows and columns to score points, trigger combos, and keep the board alive as the challenge steadily builds. Easy to learn. Deep to master. Features - Chess-inspired strategy gameplay - Relaxing yet challenging puzzle mechanics - Six unique pieces with different movement patterns - Tactical combo scoring and multipliers - Clean minimalist visuals and smooth animations - Endless replayability - Offline play How To Play - Drag one of three random pieces onto the board - Choose a direction based on the piece’s movement rules - Fill rows and columns to clear space - Chain clears together for bonus multipliers - Survive as long as possible before you run out of legal moves Whether you love chess, puzzle games, or tactical strategy games, Squared Chess offers a fresh twist that rewards planning, pattern recognition, and clever positioning. Can you master the board?

Screenshots

KAMI 24 screens
Squared Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squared Chess at none against KAMI 2's 7. Squared Chess also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). KAMI 2's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. KAMI 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Squared Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KAMI 2 ships an update every 2 months, Squared Chess every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KAMI 2 versus Squared Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKAMI 2Squared Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size396 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperState of Play GamesAndy Stubbs

Bugs and requests

KAMI 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Daily puzzles not loading or resetting incorrectly
  • User-created puzzles not saving or syncing properly
  • App freezing or crashing on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Earn free hints through gameplay achievements
  • Option to undo moves or restart puzzles
  • Improved puzzle search and discovery
  • Colorblind accessibility features

Squared Chess

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

KAMI 2

One-time7
  • 3 Hints$0.99
  • Special Palettes 1$0.99
  • Special Palettes 2$0.99
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  • Special Palettes 3$0.99
  • 10 Hints$1.99
  • 30 Hints$4.99
  • 75 Hints$9.99
None

Squared Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KAMI 2 free?
KAMI 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squared Chess free?
Squared Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KAMI 2 or Squared Chess have ads?
Both KAMI 2 and Squared Chess show ads.
Which is updated more often, KAMI 2 or Squared Chess?
KAMI 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Squared Chess every 2 days. Most recently, KAMI 2 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Squared Chess on September 30, 2026.

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