Comparison

Squares² vs Cats are Snake

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

Head to head
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.

About

Cats are Snake

Guide a charming cat through intricate 2D puzzle levels, strategically filling areas and outsmarting enemies. Utilize bridges and breakable walls to overcome obstacles in this casual adventure. Enjoy a captivating experience with minimal ads and regular updates.

Highlights
  • 36 meticulously designed levels
  • Strategic area filling gameplay
  • Encounter and outsmart enemies
  • Utilize bridges to traverse gaps
  • Demolish breakable walls
  • Intuitive controls
  • Captivating visuals
Features
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Embark on a delightful adventure with "Cats are Snake," a captivating 2D casual puzzle game where you guide a cat through a charming world filled with intricate challenges. With its perfect blend of feline charm and snake-like maneuverability, this game offers 36 meticulously designed levels that will captivate players of all ages. In each hand-crafted level, you'll navigate the minimalist landscape, strategically filling areas as you control the cat's movements. But beware! Along the way, you'll encounter formidable enemies, cunningly designed to impede your progress. Exercise your wit and agility to outsmart these foes and continue your journey towards victory. But that's not all! "Cats are Snake" introduces additional elements to elevate the gameplay experience. Use bridges as crucial links between different parts of the level, enabling your feline friend to traverse treacherous gaps and obstacles. Breakable walls also add a layer of excitement, allowing you to demolish barriers and uncover hidden passages. Designed for casual play, "Cats are Snake" promises fun for everyone, including your furry companions. Its intuitive controls and captivating visuals create an immersive atmosphere that will keep you engaged for hours on end. Plus, rest assured that your gaming experience won't be disrupted by excessive advertisements. With regular updates from Liminal Creations, "Cats are Snake" will continue to evolve, bringing you new and improved features to enhance your puzzle-solving enjoyment. Should you encounter any issues, their dedicated tech support team is readily available to assist you. Don't wait any longer—dive into the whimsical world of "Cats are Snake" and discover the perfect combination of cat-like grace and strategic prowess. Control the cat-turned-snake through 40 levels in "Cats are Snake." Fill areas, avoid enemies, and conquer obstacles like breakable walls. Casual, minimalist gameplay for all ages. Regular updates, minimal ads. Join the captivating adventure where cats and snakes intertwine. #Cats #CatsAreSnake #cutecat #funcat

Screenshots

Squares²3 screens
Cats are Snake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cats are Snake at 100% against Squares²'s 39%. Cats are Snake also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Squares²'s advantage is ratings volume (453 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. Squares² sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cats are Snake 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

Cats are Snake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squares² has 453 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Squares²'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Cats are Snake's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squares² ships an update every 5 days, Cats are Snake every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Squares² versus Cats are Snake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquares²Cats are Snake
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (453 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings453 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimple Machine, LLCAnuj Mishra

Customer experience

Squares²

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

Cats are Snake

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Cats are Snake

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Squares²

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Cats are Snake

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Squares² free?
Squares² is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cats are Snake free?
Cats are Snake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Squares² or Cats are Snake?
Cats are Snake is rated higher. Squares² averages 4.4 out of 5 from 453 ratings, while Cats are Snake averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Squares² or Cats are Snake have ads?
Neither Squares² nor Cats are Snake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squares² or Cats are Snake?
Squares² ships an update every 5 days, and Cats are Snake every 3 weeks. Most recently, Squares² was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cats are Snake on November 3, 2026.

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