Comparison

Squares² vs Slitherlink

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

Slitherlink

Features
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Follow the number clues and draw one continuous loop. Each clue tells you how many of a cell’s edges belong to the loop. Connect the right edges without branches, crossings, or loose ends. 1,200 PUZZLES TO EXPLORE • 900 puzzles across Easy, Medium, and Hard • 300 new Expert puzzles, available with Premium • Start with 100 free Easy puzzles. Premium unlocks the full collection. MAKE IT A DAILY HABIT Try a fresh daily challenge and keep your streak going. Learn the rules through clear explanations, then build your skills with guided practice. SOLVE YOUR WAY Add your own notes to mark cells as inside or outside the loop. Optional automatic crosses offer another solving aid: they are off by default and unavailable in Daily challenges. • Play puzzles offline • Choose readable light and dark themes • Follow your progress with Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Play with VoiceOver labels, hints, and adjustable text Start with a free puzzle and close your first loop.

Screenshots

Squares²3 screens
Slitherlink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Squares² at every 5 days against Slitherlink's every 3 weeks. Squares² also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Squares² sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Slitherlink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squares² ships an update every 5 days, Slitherlink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Squares² versus Slitherlink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquares²Slitherlink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (455 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings455 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimple Machine, LLCDAN URBANEK

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

Slitherlink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Squares²

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Slitherlink

One-time1
  • Slitherlink Premium Unlock$3.00

Questions

Is Squares² free?
Squares² is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slitherlink free?
Slitherlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squares² or Slitherlink have ads?
Neither Squares² nor Slitherlink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squares² or Slitherlink?
Squares² ships an update every 5 days, and Slitherlink every 3 weeks. Most recently, Squares² was updated on October 16, 2026 and Slitherlink on October 17, 2026.

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