Comparison

Magic Square Deluxe vs Double Word Square

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

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About

Magic Square Deluxe

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Play this very addictive Magic Square Deluxe solitaire. This game features 6 different levels and over 7,000 magic puzzles to solve. Each column, each line and each diagonal must add up to 34 to win. You can only use each number from 1 to 16 once.

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Double Word Square

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Double Word Square is a fun and challenging word puzzle game that puts your vocabulary and problem-solving skills to the test. Each puzzle consists of a 4x4 grid where the goal is to form valid four-letter words both across and down—twice the challenge in one compact board. Players begin with a scrambled grid of letters and must drag and drop each letter into the correct position on the puzzle board. Every move counts as you work to align the letters so that all rows and columns form real words. It’s a satisfying blend of logic, pattern recognition, and word knowledge. To help you along the way, hints are available whenever you get stuck. The game also offers three levels of difficulty to match your skill level. Easier puzzles provide more starting letters already placed on the board, while harder levels give fewer clues, making the challenge more intense. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing brain exercise or a serious word challenge, Double Word Square offers endless fun in a simple, intuitive format.

Screenshots

Magic Square Deluxe4 screens
Double Word Square4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Magic Square Deluxe at none against Double Word Square's shown. Magic Square Deluxe also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Square Deluxe ships an update every 6 weeks, Double Word Square monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Magic Square Deluxe versus Double Word Square: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Square DeluxeDouble Word Square
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristophe BarangerGilbert Gonsalves

In-app purchases

None

Magic Square Deluxe

No in-app purchases

None

Double Word Square

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Square Deluxe free?
Magic Square Deluxe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Double Word Square free?
Double Word Square is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic Square Deluxe or Double Word Square have ads?
Double Word Square shows ads; Magic Square Deluxe does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic Square Deluxe or Double Word Square?
Magic Square Deluxe ships an update every 6 weeks, and Double Word Square monthly. Most recently, Magic Square Deluxe was updated on October 26, 2026 and Double Word Square on October 31, 2026.

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