Comparison

Squer vs Alla Prima

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

Head to head
About

Squer

A simple puzzle game where players match the color of all squares. Offers a relaxed 'Play Mode' with no limits and a challenging 'Challenge Mode' with limited moves. Customize your game with unique skins.

Highlights
  • Color matching puzzles
  • Play Mode (no limits)
  • Challenge Mode (limited moves)
  • 40 new challenges
  • Customizable skins
Features
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Update 1.1 comes packed with 40 New Challenges! Squer is a simple puzzle game that will put your wits to their limits. Enjoy Squer in 2 different modes: Play Mode: Chill and enjoy. No time or move limits. Your goal is to match the color of all the squares. Challenge Mode: 40 challenges will put your mind skills to the test. With a set number of limited moves, you’ll have to match the colors presented in every challenge. While you have fun playing Squer, customize your game by purchasing skins based on traditional Mexican crafts and folklore.

About

Alla Prima

Engage with classic art through relaxing jigsaw puzzles. Solve masterpieces, learn art history with audio guides, and build your own digital museum. Enjoy classical music as you play.

Highlights
  • Solve classic art masterpieces as jigsaw puzzles
  • Learn art history with professional audio guides
  • Relax with classical music
  • Build and curate a virtual art museum
  • Explore curated art collections by theme
  • Ad-free experience with Curator's Pass
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Welcome to the world's most peaceful art museum and gallery. What was the hidden secret behind the Mona Lisa's mysterious smile? What intense emotions drove Vincent van Gogh while painting "The Starry Night"? Why did Claude Monet paint water lilies dozens of times? Alla Prima brings the most captivating masterpieces of classic art history right to your fingertips through a relaxing jigsaw puzzle experience. Unlike ordinary art history or daily reading apps, Alla Prima doesn't just let you observe art. It transforms every brushstroke into a mindful, piece-by-piece art puzzle journey. Deepen your art history knowledge while unwinding your mind, discover a new masterpiece every day, and build your own virtual museum. What is "Alla Prima"? An Italian phrase meaning "at first attempt," Alla Prima is a legendary classical painting technique where master artists created an entire artwork in a single session without interruption. Our game is inspired by this pure moment of creation, inviting you away from daily chaos into the most serene and authentic heart of art. Features: Learn Art History Step by Step: A rich art collection spanning from the elegance of the Renaissance and the dramatic lighting of Baroque, to the vibrant colors of Impressionism and modern masterpieces. Explore the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Gustav Klimt, Johannes Vermeer, and dozens of legendary painters who shaped history. Audio Art Guide: Educational narrations that make you feel like you are walking through the world's most prestigious museums! Discover the hidden story behind every painting you solve, the life of the artist, and the artwork's cultural significance. Relaxing Jigsaw Puzzle Experience: Leave daily stress behind. A calm, mindful puzzle atmosphere with no time limits or pressure. Feel the soothing, therapeutic power of art and colors. Curated Classical Music: Solve puzzles accompanied by soothing compositions from Mozart, Chopin, Beethoven, and Erik Satie. Unwind your mind with the perfect harmony of music and fine art. Build Your Virtual Museum & Gallery: Every masterpiece you complete is displayed in your personal museum. Grow your collection and curate your own exhibitions like a professional art curator. Curator's Pass: Enjoy a completely ad-free, uninterrupted art journey with the Curator's Pass. Remove move limits and gain instant access to all premium art collections and audio guides. Take full control of your museum! Learning art history, relaxing your mind, and connecting with the greatest masterpieces in history has never been this delightful. Download Alla Prima for free today and become the curator of your own museum! Privacy Policy: https://anilbilir.com/games/alla-prima/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Squer4 screens
Alla Prima4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Alla Prima at 5.0 against Squer's 4.5. Alla Prima also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). Squer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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. Squer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Alla Prima sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alla Prima holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squer ships an update every 6 weeks, Alla Prima every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Squer versus Alla Prima: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquerAlla Prima
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGonzalo Rodriguez del CidAnil Bilir

Customer experience

Squer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Alla Prima

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Squer

One-time1
  • Skin Design4 variants$0.99
4 purchases

Alla Prima

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Curator's Pass3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Curator's Pass$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Lifetime Curator's Pass$39.99

Questions

Is Squer free?
Squer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alla Prima free?
Alla Prima is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Squer or Alla Prima?
Alla Prima is rated higher. Squer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Alla Prima averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Squer or Alla Prima have ads?
Alla Prima shows ads; Squer does not.
Which is updated more often, Squer or Alla Prima?
Squer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Alla Prima every 3 days. Most recently, Squer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Alla Prima on October 31, 2026.

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