# Squares² vs Slitherlink Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Slitherlink Puzzle at 5.0 against Squares²'s 4.4. Slitherlink Puzzle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Squares²'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (455 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squares² sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Slitherlink Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Slitherlink Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squares² has 455 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squares² | Slitherlink Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (455 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squares/id1436496652/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slitherlink-puzzle/id6785139993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **455** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 119 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Simple Machine, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/440559596) | [Aliaksandr Uvarau](https://appshunter.io/developer/960171474) |

## What reviewers say

### Squares²

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squares/id1436496652)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🧩 Challenging puzzle mechanics requiring strategy
- 🎯 Good difficulty progression
- 😌 Therapeutic and relaxing experience
- 👨‍💼 Responsive developer team

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔊 Loud unmutable ad audio
- 💰 Ads block gameplay and progression
- 🎨 Limited customization options
- ♿ Poor colorblind accessibility

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Slitherlink Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slitherlink-puzzle/id6785139993)

Solve logic puzzles by drawing a single closed loop on a grid. Numbered cells indicate how many sides must be part of the loop. Use logic and note tools to complete thousands of challenging levels.

**Highlights:** 3000+ built-in levels, 6 difficulty levels, Optional game timer, Day and night modes, Undo button and hints, Save game progress, Note tools for marking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squares² free?

Squares² is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Slitherlink Puzzle free?

Slitherlink Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Squares² or Slitherlink Puzzle?

Slitherlink Puzzle is rated higher. Squares² averages 4.4 out of 5 from 455 ratings, while Slitherlink Puzzle averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Squares² or Slitherlink Puzzle have ads?

Slitherlink Puzzle shows ads; Squares² does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*