# Not Another Weekend vs Squared

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Not Another Weekend at 79% against Squared's 0%. Not Another Weekend also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (53 vs 2). Squared's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 months). On ads there is nothing between them.

Squared is free to download; Not Another Weekend costs $1.99 up front. Squared sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Not Another Weekend asks for nothing beyond the download.

Squared holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Not Another Weekend has 53 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Not Another Weekend's written reviews are positive against 0% of Squared's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Not Another Weekend ships an update every 10 months, Squared every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Not Another Weekend | Squared |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-another-weekend/id1548002851/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squared/id6738674155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 264 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dionous Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548002853) | [Keiran King](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781820551) |

## What reviewers say

### Not Another Weekend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-another-weekend/id1548002851)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Embark on a humorous point-and-click adventure set in the '80s. Play as a peculiar bellboy with a dark plan to clear out a high-class hotel over a single weekend. Experience a unique story filled with twists, strange characters, and challenging puzzles.

**Highlights:** Pixel art graphics, Unique story with twists, Strange characters and funny dialogues, Adult humor, Challenging puzzles, Original soundtrack

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Squared

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squared/id6738674155)

Easily create your own crosswords with a vast word library. Get real-time suggestions as you type and share your creations with friends. Perfect for quick puzzles or daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Create custom crosswords, Real-time word suggestions, Share puzzles with friends, Extensive word library, Quick puzzle creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Not Another Weekend free?

Not Another Weekend costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Squared free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Not Another Weekend or Squared?

Squared is rated higher. Not Another Weekend averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Squared averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Not Another Weekend or Squared have ads?

Neither Not Another Weekend nor Squared shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Not Another Weekend or Squared?

Not Another Weekend ships an update every 10 months, and Squared every 5 days. Most recently, Not Another Weekend was updated on October 11, 2026 and Squared on September 30, 2026.

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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.*