Squares vs Blokus Duo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Squares
A strategy game inspired by classics like Othello and Reversi. Players take turns copying or moving squares to capture opponent's pieces, aiming to block all possible moves. Enjoy a variety of boards and play modes.
- 125 unique boards
- 5 board sizes
- 1 and 2-player modes
- Play against device or friend
- Random board generation
- Resume previous games
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*** REVIEWS *** "SQUARES IS AWESOME!" "This gamne is addictive! I pretty much play it all the time!" A simple strategy game like Othello, Reversi & Attaxx. Play against your device or another player. Choose one of your squares and then either copy or move that square into one of the highlighted squares surrounding it. Take over the other player's squares by jumping next to them, and win by making it impossible for the other player to move. Forget about the daily commute - fire up Squares! STILL FREE! Features: - 125 boards - 5 board sizes: 8x10, 8x12, 9x14, 9x16, 10x16 - fits all iPhone displays! - 1 and 2-player modes: play against your device or another player - Random boards - Full boards with no missing places - Skip boards you don't want to play - Bonus squares - Resume a previous game - Compatible with iOS 13+
Blokus Duo
Master territory control in this addictive strategy board game. Challenge friends online, battle AI, or play local multiplayer. Outsmart your rival by claiming space with colorful shapes, where each piece must touch your previous ones corner-to-corner.
- Online multiplayer matches
- AI opponents
- Local two-player duels
- Automatic game saving
- Detailed statistics
- Offline play
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Master the art of territory control in this addictive strategy board game where every move counts. Challenge friends online, battle clever AI opponents, or go head-to-head on the same device in intense two-player duels. Outsmart your rival by claiming space on the board with colorful shapes. Each piece must touch your previous ones corner-to-corner, but never edge-to-edge. Simple to learn, impossible to master. Play Your Way: • Challenge players worldwide in real-time online matches • Test your skills against intelligent AI opponents • Share a screen for classic local multiplayer fun • Pick up where you left off with automatic game saving Strategic Depth: • Plan ahead to block your opponent's path • Find clever placements when space gets tight • Rotate and flip pieces with smooth touch controls • Track your progress with detailed statistics Why You'll Love It: • Quick matches perfect for a coffee break • Beautiful minimalist design • Works offline for local and AI games • No ads interrupting your games with Premium Whether you're a puzzle enthusiast, a board game fanatic, or just looking for a brain-teasing challenge, this tactical territory game delivers endless replayability. Every match unfolds differently as you and your opponent battle for dominance on the grid.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Squares at 4.6 against Blokus Duo's 3.8. Squares also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Blokus Duo's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume and device support 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
Both are free to download. Blokus Duo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Squares asks for nothing beyond the download.
Squares holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.
Squares ships an update every 5 months, Blokus Duo every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Squares | Blokus Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | 3.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris Haynes | KeoGlobal |
Customer experience
Squares
Blokus Duo
Bugs and requests
Squares
Reported bugs
7 issues- Game crashes when AI has one move left
- Game freezes during gameplay
- Crashes on app launch in certain versions
- One-player mode exits to home screen
- Incorrect win/loss determination
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- Infinite stalemate moves possible
- App doesn't load after installation without restart
Requested features
11 requests- Difficulty levels or harder AI
- Online multiplayer mode
- Custom level/board creation
- More board layouts
- Achievements or tournament mode
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- Campaign mode
- Multiple player colors
- Volume adjustment settings
- Sequel (Squares 2)
- Local Wi-Fi multiplayer
- Animation when copying squares
Blokus Duo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Squares
No in-app purchases
Blokus Duo
- Premium$9.99









