Comparison

Roia vs The Square

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

Head to head
About

Roia

Guide a river's flow from its source to the sea by shaping the terrain. Explore diverse landscapes with a bird companion, experiencing the serenity of nature through innovative gameplay and unique visuals.

Highlights
  • Sculpt terrain to guide water flow
  • Explore handcrafted landscapes
  • Innovative game mechanics
  • Minimalistic graphics
  • Original composed music
Features
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Embark on a marvelous adventure as you follow a river from its humble beginnings to the vastness of the sea in Roia. Sculpt the terrain according to your imagination, guiding the water's descent. Along the way, a bird will be your companion, leading you through rugged mountains, dark forests, and sun-drenched meadows. Step into Roia's world and be enveloped by the unmatched serenity of nature, where every moment is a profound journey into the depths of wonder and discovery. Features: - Innovative new game mechanics - Handcrafted landscapes - Many different exciting, challenging and diverse obstacles - Striking, unique, minimalistic graphics - Beautiful music that was specifically composed for Roia www.roiagame.com

About

The Square

Tap to grow a geometric kingdom in this addictive idle clicker. Earn currency, evolve shapes, and unlock multipliers. Enjoy offline earnings, daily rewards, and competitive leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Geometric tapping satisfaction
  • Collect CubeCash currency
  • Evolve through different shapes
  • Offline earnings
  • Daily rewards and streaks
  • Competitive leaderboards
  • Unlockable achievements
Features
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The Square - An Addictive Geometric Clicker Tap your way to the BIGGEST Square in this mesmerizing and addictive idle clicker game. Each tap brings you closer to geometric perfection as you build your cubic kingdom one satisfying click at a time. - SIMPLE YET ADDICTIVE The Square offers pure, distilled tapping satisfaction. The elegant simplicity masks deep gameplay that will keep you coming back. Just tap the square, watch it grow, and feel the satisfaction as you progress through geometric evolution. - COLLECT CUBECASH Every tap earns you valuable CubeCash - the currency that powers your square's growth. The more you tap, the more you earn. Use your earnings to unlock powerful multipliers and boost your tapping efficiency. - EVOLVE THROUGH ERAS Start with a humble square and tap your way through different evolutionary stages. Each completed square unlocks a new, more advanced shape with unique visuals and rewards. How far can you evolve your geometric empire? - OFFLINE EARNINGS Can't play? No problem! The Square keeps generating currency even when you're away. Return to collect your offline earnings and continue your geometric journey without missing a beat. - DAILY REWARDS Log in daily to maintain your streak and earn increasingly valuable rewards. The longer your streak, the bigger your bonus! - COMPETITIVE LEADERBOARDS Ensure you have the bigger and stronger square by climbing the global leaderboards. Compare your geometric empire with players worldwide and claim your rightful place at the top. - ACHIEVEMENTS TO UNLOCK Master the art of square tapping by completing challenging achievements. Each completed challenge brings rewards and bragging rights! - BEAUTIFUL VISUALS Watch mesmerizing particle effects and satisfying animations with each tap. The Square's sleek, modern design combines a deep purple-blue cosmos with vibrant geometric patterns that evolve as you progress. - RELAXING SOUND DESIGN Every tap produces a satisfying sound effect, creating a zen-like rhythm as you build your square empire. The perfect way to find calm while growing your geometric domain. Ensure you have the bigger and stronger square with every satisfying tap! Download The Square now and begin your journey toward geometric perfection. "Find zen in the perfect geometry of each satisfying tap." The Square - where simplicity meets addiction. Tap, grow, evolve!

Screenshots

Roia4 screens
The Square3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roia at 60% against The Square's 0%. Roia also leads on rating (3.5 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). The Square's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

The Square is free to download; Roia costs $2.99 up front. The Square sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Roia asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Roia holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roia has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Roia's written reviews are positive against 0% of The Square's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roia ships an update every 10 days, The Square weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Roia versus The Square: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoiaThe Square
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (24 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#133 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB87 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperTobias SturnMANUEL ANTONIO VALENTE COUTO

Customer experience

Roia

All ratings24 ratings
Positive54.2%
Neutral16.7%
Negative29.2%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral26.2%
Negative14.3%

The Square

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Roia

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Water disappears in lakes
  • Water sources stop spawning when out of view
  • Levels are locked after purchase
  • Unable to proceed beyond certain levels (e.g., level 8, chapter 3, chapter 6)
  • Screen jams or freezes
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  • Canoe characters flip over
  • Sheep not being counted
  • Interface not always recognizing finger moves

Requested features

12 requests
  • Ability to rotate view for intricate flow paths
  • More clarity on objectives/hints
  • More levels/chapters
  • Option to explore entire stream after finishing
  • Overview of accomplishments at the end
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  • More guidance or a hint button
  • Smoother gameplay polish
  • More obvious prompts for next level
  • Way to see through obstructions for water
  • Feedback when terrain won't move
  • More decorations or buildings or animals
  • Land Bridges

The Square

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Roia

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

The Square

One-time4
  • Small CubeCash Bag$1.99
  • New Nickname$2.99
  • Mid CubeCash Bag$6.99
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  • Big CubeCash Bag$9.99

Questions

Is Roia free?
Roia costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Square free?
The Square is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Roia or The Square?
Roia is rated higher. Roia averages 3.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while The Square averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Roia or The Square have ads?
Neither Roia nor The Square shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roia or The Square?
Roia ships an update every 10 days, and The Square weekly. Most recently, Roia was updated on October 27, 2026 and The Square on October 24, 2026.

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