Comparison

Kluchi vs Squares²

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

Head to head
About

Kluchi

This puzzle game challenges players to strategically place all keys onto a table. Utilize unique key connectors and special "neighbors" mechanics to solve increasingly complex arrangements. Hints are available to assist when you get stuck.

Highlights
  • Key placement puzzle
  • Unique connector mechanics
  • Special 'neighbors' keys
  • Hint system
  • Brain training benefits
  • New puzzle type
Features
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«Kluchi» - an exciting puzzle of a completely new type! The player's goal is to place all the keys in the table at the same time. It's easy to play! Just touch any item below the table, and the key by itself will fly upward. When the key is above the table, move it to the left or right to find a free space. If you see a locking icon on the key, it means that the place is busy or the key is behind the edge of the table. If there is no locking icon, simply release the key and it by itself will put in the table. Did you move all the keys to the table? - you solved the task! What do all these symbols mean? The key is a pair of items with connectors. Connectors talks how key's elements will be placed in the table relative to each other. - Triangular connectors indicate that the elements will be located in adjacent columns, but the first on the left, and the second on the right. - Rectangular connectors indicate that the elements will be in the table strictly in one column. - Round connectors say that the key's elements will be located in adjacent columns, but in advance it is not known in which order. This key is called "neighbors" and it's special: you can swap its elements. This affects its position in the table and the solution of the task as a whole. The button with the image of two arrows inverts all the "neighbors" located below the table. Be sure to try this button if the task has keys "neighbors" and you have something that does not work You can also use hints. The use of one hint leads to the fact that the game selects a random key, and puts it in the table correctly. The number next to the lamp icon says how many hint you have left. Hints are not free, but are not a necessary part of the game. Answers to the three most frequent questions: 1. The order of the elements in the table can be any. It is important only to put all keys to the table. 2. After solving the task, free cells can remain in the table. 3. Identical elements should be placed in the same cell of the table. After all, each element of the table is unique, and can meet in it only once. «Kluchi» is an interactive version of the my effective trainer for the brain «Genius Brain», and positively affects the following cognitive phenomena: - analytical and logical thinking; - accuracy and stability of thinking; - short-term and long-term memory; - concentration of attention; - iq, liquid intelligence; - imagination and creativity. If you have solved all the tasks in «Kluchi» and it is not enough for you, feel free to go to the «Genius Brain»: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id560072848 «Kluchi» is a truly new type of puzzle. True, you have not seen this until now. In importance, the emergence of this game can be compared with the emergence of sokoban or chess. In general, the essence of the game is to find such arrangement of keys, in which they all fit into the table. In fact, you play a normal puzzle, but in a very very unusual shape. At small levels, it's easy and pleasant to play, on large you load the brain well. Move the keys into the table, swipe, put in their place new, turn over "neighbors". This is the magic of pure symbols - the magic of logic!

About

Squares²

A colorful puzzle game where you connect three or more squares of the same color to make matches. Experience challenging levels with moving tiles and unique mechanics, including a new wild tile for exceptional combos. Enjoy a sleek design and 50 levels of brain-teasing fun.

Highlights
  • Paint and connect colorful tiles
  • Match three or more squares of the same color
  • Levels with moving tiles and planning
  • New wild tile for combos
  • 50 challenging levels
  • Classic endless mode
  • Colorblind mode
Features
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Paint squares and make matches! A simple new puzzle game that will make your brain happy! ■ HOW TO PLAY ■ To play, paint colorful tiles on the board by dragging. Connect any three or more squares of the same color and make a match. It's simple in premise, but as you pull the thread, it becomes something entirely unexpected. In some levels, tiles move like clockwork requiring precision and planning, while others feature tiles twice as big, which can turn a dire situation into your biggest match. And with the new wild tile, you can make exceptional combos never before possible in the original. ■ FEATURES ■ Since the original Squares, we've completely redesigned the experience from the ground up: ■ Simple brain busting gameplay ■ Complete 50 levels designed to take your brain to the limit ■ Compete in the classic endless mode from the original ■ Colorblind mode so every eyeball can enjoy ■ Awe-inspiring design. There's never been a puzzle game that looked this slick. ■ ABOUT SQUARES ■ We set out to create a simple puzzle game that would be new, modern, fun, and inspiring. Squares² is the culmination of that goal. We started with the innovative gameplay we released in 2016's Squares and we crafted a unique and exciting experience centered around that simple idea. From the four sided brains at Simple Machine. Creators of Pop the Lock, Calculator: The Game, and of course, the original Squares.

Screenshots

Kluchi4 screens
Squares²3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kluchi at 5.0 against Squares²'s 4.4. Kluchi also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 39%). Squares²'s advantage is ratings volume (455 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Kluchi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Squares² sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kluchi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squares² has 455 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Kluchi's written reviews are positive against 39% of Squares²'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kluchi ships an update every 3 weeks, Squares² every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kluchi versus Squares²: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKluchiSquares²
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (455 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better39.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1455 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxim PolousSimple Machine, LLC

Customer experience

Kluchi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Squares²

All ratings455 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral8.1%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive39.5%
Neutral15.8%
Negative44.7%

Bugs and requests

Kluchi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Squares²

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Level 47 impossible to complete
  • Level 39 never ends despite completing objective
  • Level 42 ad popup blocks gameplay
  • Level 16 block matching doesn't register
  • Ad popup won't disappear after watching
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  • Game won't recognize completed levels
  • Out of space error when space available
  • High score resets to 0 on app restart
  • Blocks don't disappear with magical stones
  • Game logic prevents valid winning moves

Requested features

8 requests
  • Customizable block and background colors
  • Ability to mute ads or turn off sound
  • Pay-to-remove ads option
  • Horizontal gameplay mechanics
  • Time trials and multiplayer features
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  • Resume game in endless mode
  • Better colorblind mode with patterns or icons
  • Sound/music toggle setting

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kluchi

One-time1
  • 9 hints$0.99
1 purchases

Squares²

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Kluchi free?
Kluchi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squares² free?
Squares² is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kluchi or Squares²?
Kluchi is rated higher. Kluchi averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Squares² averages 4.4 from 455 ratings.
Do Kluchi or Squares² have ads?
Neither Kluchi nor Squares² shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kluchi or Squares²?
Kluchi ships an update every 3 weeks, and Squares² every 5 days. Most recently, Kluchi was updated on October 6, 2026 and Squares² on October 7, 2026.

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