SquareCrusher! vs Pileus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SquareCrusher!
Engage in fast-paced retro arcade action by dodging robots and crushing corrupted code. Earn points, collect gems for power-ups, and climb global leaderboards. This addictive game offers infinite replayability with simple controls and retro visuals.
- Fast, simple arcade action
- Infinite replayability
- Power-ups and power-downs
- Combo crush bonus
- Unlockable upgrades
- Game Center leaderboards
- Retro visuals & sound
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Dodge robots. Crush squares. Beat your best. SquareCrusher! is a retro arcade reflex game for iPhone and iPad. Drag your spinning fist through squares to score points, avoid enemy robots, and chain crushes together for combo bonuses. Every round is a chance to push your score further. Collect green gems to spend in the Crushmart, unlock power-ups, and build your lifetime score to climb the ranks. CRUSH, DODGE, REPEAT Simple drag controls get you into the action quickly. Stay alert as the challenge builds, and watch out for power-downs that can turn a good run upside down. POWER UP YOUR NEXT RUN Use effects such as invincibility, slow motion, and score multipliers to keep your run alive and your score climbing. CHASE YOUR HIGH SCORE Challenge yourself or compete on Game Center leaderboards. Rank up through play to earn permanent score-multiplier boosts. RETRO ARCADE STYLE Pixel graphics, an 8-bit soundtrack, and quick rounds built for another attempt. PLAY ON IPHONE AND IPAD Sync your progress across devices with iCloud. Game Center sign-in is required for online leaderboards. Free to download, with ads and an optional one-time purchase to remove them.
Pileus
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Immerse Yourself in a Mystical Atmosphere! Join Mr. Gribson, who has long been asleep in the depths of an ancient forest. It’s up to you to help him escape! But beware of the spores—they are highly hallucinogenic, making you believe the local fauna is coming to life. Escape from the Depths of the Forest! Step into the role of a waking mushroom and try to make your way out of the dark woods! Pileus is a hardcore action-platformer where you must jump from one ancient mushroom cap to another while dodging vicious flies and pesky spiders! Features: - Character progression. - Unlockable side effects. - Interactive menu. - Play offline anytime. - Keyboard support. - No ads, no monetization-completely! If you encounter any issues, please send us a detailed description at Foxide_aid@outlook.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SquareCrusher! at Free against Pileus's $0.29. SquareCrusher! also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Pileus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
SquareCrusher! is free to download; Pileus costs $0.29 up front. SquareCrusher! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pileus asks for nothing beyond the download.
SquareCrusher! ships an update every 3 months, Pileus every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SquareCrusher! | Pileus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.29 |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Radler Designs | Denis Glebov |
In-app purchases
SquareCrusher!
- Disable Ads$0.99
Pileus
No in-app purchases









