Comparison

Row Row vs Square On Top

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

Head to head
About

Row Row

Race down tropical rivers and white waters in various boats. Master paddling to climb leaderboards across 20 challenging levels with unique themes and unlockable watercraft. Play with friends and learn from others' replays.

Highlights
  • Intuitive controls
  • Multiplayer with friends
  • 20 challenging levels
  • Multiple boat types
  • Global leaderboards
  • View other players' replays
  • iCloud backups
Features
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Tropical rivers and steamy white waters await! Paddle down streams as fast you can with your favorite boat! Become the Master Paddler and beat everyone in the leaderboards in each level! — Very intuitive controls! — Add friends and play together! — 20 challenging levels with quirks! — Beautiful jungle, winter and volcanic themes! — 10 kayaks, canoes and floaters to choose from! — Compete on global leaderboards! — See others' replays for tips and tricks! — iCloud backups so you won't lose progress! The stunts in the game are performed by professional virtual characters and we do not recommend attempting them in real life! Be sure to follow Part Time Monkey on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on updates and new games: https://www.facebook.com/parttimemonkey https://twitter.com/parttimemonkey

About

Square On Top

A challenging physics-based climbing game where precise jumps are crucial. Navigate through diverse environments with no checkpoints, relying solely on skill and strategy to reach the summit. Experience the thrill of overcoming difficult obstacles and competing on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Physics-based movement
  • Challenging climbs
  • No checkpoints
  • Global leaderboards
  • One-touch controls
  • Changing biomes
Features
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Square On Top is a physics-based rage climbing game where every jump could be your last. Drag back on the square, aim your angle, release and pray you land where you planned. Simple to learn. Almost impossible to master. No checkpoints. No safety nets. No mercy. Slip off a platform near the summit and you'll tumble all the way back to the start. It sounds brutal because it is, and that's exactly why every single jump matters. WHY PLAYERS CAN'T PUT IT DOWN: ▸ Real physics - the square has weight, momentum, and slides on surfaces. Plan where it lands AFTER impact, not just where you aim. ▸ Changing biomes - climb through mossy valleys, frozen peaks, and treacherous ice zones that get harder the higher you go. ▸ Zero pay-to-win - no boosts, no skips, no shortcuts. Leaderboard? Pure skill. ▸ Global leaderboards - see how your time stacks up against the best climbers in the world. ▸ One-touch slingshot controls - anyone can play in 5 seconds. Mastery takes weeks. Fans of Getting Over It, Jump King, and Only Up will feel right at home and right back at the bottom. Will you rage? Probably. Will you keep coming back? Definitely. How far can you climb before gravity wins?

Screenshots

Row Row4 screens
Square On Top4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Row Row at none against Square On Top's shown. Row Row also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 41). Square On Top's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 33%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Row Row sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Square On Top 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

Square On Top holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Row Row has 3.8K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Row Row's written reviews are positive against 59% of Square On Top's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Row Row ships an update every 2 weeks, Square On Top every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Row Row versus Square On Top: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRow RowSquare On Top
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.8K ratings)4.6 (41 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews59.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.8K — better41
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB118 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPart Time Monkey OyClaudiu-Marin Ardelean

Customer experience

Row Row

All ratings3,786 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral19.3%
Negative47.3%

Square On Top

All ratings41 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral7.3%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative32.7%

Bugs and requests

Row Row

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Levels getting stuck or not progressing
  • Inconsistent or reversed control inputs
  • Graphical issues and camera problems
  • Ads not removed even after purchase

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to customize boats and characters
  • Multiplayer and leaderboard features
  • Option to invert or adjust controls
  • Reduce frequency and length of ads

Square On Top

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Row Row

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Square On Top

One-time1
  • coffee$3.99

Questions

Is Row Row free?
Row Row is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Square On Top free?
Square On Top is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Row Row or Square On Top?
Square On Top is rated higher. Row Row averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Square On Top averages 4.6 from 41 ratings.
Do Row Row or Square On Top have ads?
Square On Top shows ads; Row Row does not.
Which is updated more often, Row Row or Square On Top?
Row Row ships an update every 2 weeks, and Square On Top every 3 months. Most recently, Row Row was updated on October 20, 2026 and Square On Top on October 16, 2026.

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