Comparison

Squire for Hire vs Square Valley

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

Head to head
About

Squire for Hire

Become a squire for a famous hero in this strategic tile-laying card game. Organize your collected loot efficiently to earn your place. Features multiple game modes, single-player quests, and unlockable characters.

Highlights
  • Play as four squires (plus unlockable)
  • Unlock Mystic Runes expansion
  • Strategic tile-laying gameplay
  • 1-4 player Pass-and-Play Multiplayer
  • Single player quests
  • Complete achievements
  • Automatic scoring
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Your day has finally come – a famous hero has enlisted YOU to be their Squire! When your hero completes quests, defeats baddies, and takes all the credit, they also earn loot – which you get the great honor of carrying! Collect items and organize your bag efficiently to get hired! In the official Squire for Hire: Digital app: • Play as all four squires from the original Squire for Hire 18-card game. (includes a hidden unlockable character!) • Unlock Mystic Runes - the first standalone expansion included for free! • Strategic tile-laying game for 1-4 players! (Includes Pass-and-Play Multiplayer only) • Multiple game modes including Squire Stacking (extra scoring conditions) and combined decks! • Introducing single player quests for the first time! • Complete Achievements and show those heroes you have what it takes to be their squire! • The app counts all of your item tiles AND points for you!

About

Square Valley

Shape unique lands by strategically placing tiles like houses, farms, and natural elements. Connect them with roads and rivers while overcoming placement challenges. Progress through levels to unlock new tiles and face increasingly complex world-building puzzles.

Highlights
  • Tile placement for world creation
  • Connect tiles with roads and rivers
  • Strategic planning and puzzle solving
  • Three chapters with 45 levels
  • Unlock new tiles and overcome obstacles
  • Replay levels for higher scores
  • Sandbox mode for custom experiences
Features
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A charming tile-laying puzzle game. Make the best valley you can out of the tiles and placements you're given. Puzzles with no randomness can become a bit boring over time. And when it is too random, it can feel unfair. Square Valley sits nicely in the middle where you are challenged for each level, but it still feels fair in the end. Satisfying. Every level is comprised of a fixed set of tiles that come together to form a challenge each step of the way. You're continually cycling through your deck of tiles – always a fresh look. You're also limited to only certain spots on the board where you can place the tiles all in order to reach the highest score you can. A windmill wants the surrounding wheat fields, forests have winding rivers through them, and churches stand firm within the city walls packed with houses. Not to worry, you won't get stuck. There's generous room to succeed at every level. Leaderboards are there too, for those who want to keep challenging themselves. Feel free to push forward, or go back to previous levels and beat your old self. When you complete that last turn, you'll find yourself with a unique little village to be proud of. Features: + Pay once – no ads, no in-app purchases, no account required + 150+ tiles · 45 levels · 3 chapters + A new challenge every day, for everyone + Set your own rules to play with tiles drawn at random + Competitive leaderboards + Works offline

Screenshots

Squire for Hire4 screens
Square Valley4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Square Valley at 4.8 against Squire for Hire's 4.6. Square Valley also leads on ratings volume (93 vs 10) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). Squire for Hire's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, 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

Squire for Hire costs $3.99 and Square Valley $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Square Valley holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Square Valley has 93 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Squire for Hire's written reviews are positive against 86% of Square Valley's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squire for Hire ships an update every 3 weeks, Square Valley every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Squire for Hire versus Square Valley: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquire for HireSquare Valley
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.6 (10 ratings)4.8 (93 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews85.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1093 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size302 MB125 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLetiman Games, LLCRyan Becijos

Customer experience

Squire for Hire

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Square Valley

All ratings93 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative9.2%

Bugs and requests

Squire for Hire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Square Valley

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Leaderboard freezes when displaying top 10 scores
  • Tile scoring miscalculations (e.g., Cherry Orchard, Fir Grove)
  • Tutorial bug where selected tiles change unexpectedly
  • Some tiles don't work as described in requirements
  • Scoring feedback unclear until level completion
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  • Inconsistent tile placement rules not documented
  • Protected Copper Beech scoring issues
  • Random tile placement can create impossible scenarios

Requested features

14 requests
  • More levels and chapters
  • Landscape/iPad support with larger maps
  • iCloud synchronization across devices
  • Real-time score feedback per tile placement
  • Glossary with detailed tile explanations
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  • Personal stats and score history per level
  • Customizable sandbox mode with more options
  • Music volume slider (separate from sound effects)
  • Global leaderboards with player names
  • Board game physical version
  • Expansion packs with new tile sets
  • Undo and skip buttons (mentioned as implemented in recent update)
  • Additional language translations
  • Split-screen multiplayer mode

In-app purchases

None

Squire for Hire

No in-app purchases

None

Square Valley

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squire for Hire free?
Squire for Hire costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Square Valley free?
Square Valley costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Squire for Hire or Square Valley?
Square Valley is rated higher. Squire for Hire averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Square Valley averages 4.8 from 93 ratings.
Do Squire for Hire or Square Valley have ads?
Neither Squire for Hire nor Square Valley shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squire for Hire or Square Valley?
Squire for Hire ships an update every 3 weeks, and Square Valley every 2 weeks. Most recently, Squire for Hire was updated on September 9, 2026 and Square Valley on September 23, 2026.

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