Comparison

SquareCrusher! vs KICKBACK

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Fast, simple arcade action
  • Infinite replayability
  • Power-ups and power-downs
  • Combo crush bonus
  • Unlockable upgrades
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Retro visuals & sound
Features
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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.

About

KICKBACK

Engage in fast-paced 2D multiplayer battles where mastering recoil is crucial for victory. Use weapon kickback to navigate arenas, find secrets, and dominate opponents in intense Domination matches. Compete globally or host your own games.

Highlights
  • Master recoil for movement and advantage
  • Fast-paced 2D arena battles
  • Global multiplayer matches
  • Host custom matches
  • Variety of weapons and skins
  • Daily skill-honing challenges
Features
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Get ready to experience multiplayer battles with a twist! In KICKBACK, each weapon is so powerful, your shots send you flying backwards and enhancing how you navigate the arena. Mastering the recoil becomes key to dominating the battlefield! In this fast-paced 2D Movement Shooter, you'll dive into intense Domination battles where the goal is to rack up the most kills and top the leaderboards! Choose from a wide variety of weapons andskins, and embrace the challenge of dynamic movement as you blast your way to victory! Features: - Master the Kickback: Every shot propels you backwards. Use this to your advantage to find hidden secrets and destroy the competition! - Global Battles: Fight players around the world or host your own matches to find out who is the better player! - Daily Challenges: Hone your skills in every match! KICKBACK isnt just another shooter, its about mastering the art of movement and precision. Got what it takes? --------------------------------------------------- Privacy Policy: https://www.avianhearts.com/all-games/kickback/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.avianhearts.com/all-games/kickback/terms-of-use

Screenshots

SquareCrusher!4 screens
KICKBACK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KICKBACK at weekly against SquareCrusher!'s monthly. KICKBACK also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. SquareCrusher! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and KICKBACK sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SquareCrusher! ships an update monthly, KICKBACK weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SquareCrusher! versus KICKBACK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquareCrusher!KICKBACK
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB156 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRadler DesignsAvian Hearts Studios Private Limited

Customer experience

SquareCrusher!

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

KICKBACK

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SquareCrusher!

One-time1
  • Disable Ads$0.99
4 purchases

KICKBACK

Subscriptions1
  • Kickback Premium$0.997 Days
One-time3
  • Vault of Valor$0.99
  • Warrior's Wallet$0.99
  • Champion's Chest$0.99

Questions

Is SquareCrusher! free?
SquareCrusher! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KICKBACK free?
KICKBACK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SquareCrusher! or KICKBACK have ads?
Both SquareCrusher! and KICKBACK show ads.
Which is updated more often, SquareCrusher! or KICKBACK?
SquareCrusher! ships an update monthly, and KICKBACK weekly. Most recently, SquareCrusher! was updated on November 3, 2026 and KICKBACK on October 30, 2026.

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