Comparison

Persephone vs Squishy Crush

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

Head to head
About

Persephone

This puzzle game explores the concept of death as a mechanic for progression. Players must strategically choose when and how to die to solve over 100 unique puzzles across diverse environments. Immerse yourself in a magical world with stunning visuals and enchanting music.

Highlights
  • Death-based puzzle mechanics
  • Over 100 puzzles
  • 10 unique environments
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Captivating music
Features
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Persephone is a puzzle game that explores the following possibility: what if death isn't the end, but the key to solve puzzles? Where, when and how will you choose to die in order to progress? Discover more than 100 puzzles in 10 different environments, each with unique mechanisms. Transport yourself to this magical world enriched with beautiful graphics and captivating music.

About

Squishy Crush

Features
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Tiny friends. Big little rescues. Swipe, squish, and match your way through Squishy Crush: a colorful puzzle adventure for iPhone and iPad. Match three or more soft animal friends and help your companion reach safety before danger catches up. 120 RESCUES, SIX SWEET WORLDS Explore Strawberry Meadow, Honey Hills, Mint Lagoon, Lavender Moon, Peach Blossom, and Rainbow Palace. Rescue goals grow, moves become more precious, and layered ice brings a new challenge. EVERY MATCH HELPS Push back a rolling chocolate boulder, escape rising candy lava, and cross a crumbling bridge. Watch your friend move toward the safe portal as you fill the rescue meter. Match four or five for bonus points and extra rescue power; keep the chain going for bigger rewards. LITTLE FRIENDS, LOTS OF PERSONALITY Meet Mochi, Puff, Minty, Luna, and Sky. Stretch and squeeze their soft shapes, give your companion a little hug, and enjoy playful sound effects, music, and optional haptics. DRESS UP WITH EARNED COINS Save friends to earn stars and coins. Collect a bow, daisy, star, and crown for your companion. Accessories use the coins you earn by playing; there are no in-app purchases. A LITTLE HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Use Burst, Remix, and Shield once per level. Break ice with nearby matches, rearrange the board, or give your friend a little breathing room. PLAY YOUR WAY Swipe to swap or tap two neighbors. Control sound, music, vibration, and gentle motion separately. Save your progress on your device and resume your rescue after closing the app. Choose English or Turkish in Cozy Settings. The game works offline. No account, ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. Optional support and privacy links require an internet connection.

Screenshots

Persephone4 screens
Squishy Crush3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Squishy Crush at Free against Persephone's $3.99. Squishy Crush also leads on ads (none vs shown). Persephone's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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

Squishy Crush is free to download; Persephone costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Persephone versus Squishy Crush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPersephoneSquishy Crush
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size388 MB21 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperMOBASOBUSE OZGENOGLU

In-app purchases

None

Persephone

No in-app purchases

None

Squishy Crush

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Persephone free?
Persephone costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Squishy Crush free?
Squishy Crush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Persephone or Squishy Crush have ads?
Persephone shows ads; Squishy Crush does not.
Which is updated more often, Persephone or Squishy Crush?
Persephone ships an update every 5 weeks, and Squishy Crush every 5 weeks. Most recently, Persephone was updated on October 29, 2026 and Squishy Crush on October 24, 2026.

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