Squares vs TileTrace
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+
TileTrace
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Connect the numbers. Double the power. Master the chain. 2248 is an addictive number-chain puzzle game that challenges your mind one swipe at a time. Drag through matching tiles to merge them into bigger and bigger numbers — and see how high you can climb. HOW TO PLAY Draw a chain through adjacent tiles that share the same value. When you release, they merge into a single higher tile — two 2s become a 4, two 4s become an 8, and so on. The longer the chain, the bigger the score. Plan ahead, think in sequences, and watch your numbers skyrocket. FEATURES - 50 hand-crafted levels across Easy, Hard, and Extreme difficulties - 3 board sizes — 4×4, 5×5, and 6×6 — for a fresh challenge at every step - Diagonal connections unlocked for deeper strategy - Smooth, satisfying tile animations - Track your best score and last score at a glance - Clean, distraction-free design built for focus MADE FOR EVERYONE Whether you have 2 minutes or 2 hours, 2248 fits right in. Easy to learn, endlessly deep to master. Each level raises the target score — but a great chain can change everything. How far can your numbers go? This covers the core loop, key features, and ends with a hook. You can use the short description as the subtitle in App Store Connect and the full description in the description field.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squares at none against TileTrace's 1. Squares also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price 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. TileTrace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Squares asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Squares | TileTrace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris Haynes | Denisha Bhadja |
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
TileTrace
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Squares
No in-app purchases
TileTrace
- Life Time Subscription$3.99








