Comparison

Squares vs Hexa.Mind

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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+

About

Hexa.Mind

Features
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Hexamind is a fast, stylish puzzle experience designed for both single players and casual multiplayer sessions. Every grid brings a beautifully animated hex layout you can rotate, slide, and conquer—pick from multiple game modes (including Classic, Time, Chaos, and Limit) to suit your playstyle, and choose from a range of difficulty settings and grid sizes before you begin. The tactile controls, fluid animations, and optional hints keep sessions accessible, while Move Limit and Time Mode challenges push your decision-making and efficiency to the limit. Jump into online play with friends or strangers, or host private rooms with custom settings: you control whether hints are allowed, set the challenge level, and decide who joins your table. Room creation now caps at 20 active lobbies, so matches stay lean and responsive. If you’re the host, you can manage players, reset layouts, and keep the leaderboard tidy—every win, streak, or clutch comeback contributes to your growing prestige. Chat with opponents in-room, tag-team puzzles, or duel for high scores as you climb the ranks. Whether you’re riding a quick solo run, coordinating strategy in co-op, or creating competitive sweepstakes, Hexamind blends brainy puzzle solving with polished visuals, rewarding progression, and a community-friendly lobby system. Keep an eye on your hints, race the clock (or the grid), and write your own legend in the hexagonal halls of Hexamind.

Screenshots

Squares4 screens
Hexa.Mind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Squares at 13.0 against Hexa.Mind's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Squares versus Hexa.Mind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquaresHexa.Mind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChris HaynesMarcin Wojtera

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

Hexa.Mind

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Squares

No in-app purchases

None

Hexa.Mind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squares free?
Squares is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hexa.Mind free?
Hexa.Mind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Squares or Hexa.Mind have ads?
Neither Squares nor Hexa.Mind shows ads.

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