Comparison

Squares vs TileTrace

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

TileTrace

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Squares4 screens
TileTrace4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TileTrace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Squares asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Squares versus TileTrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquaresTileTrace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChris HaynesDenisha 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

None

Squares

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TileTrace

One-time1
  • Life Time Subscription$3.99

Questions

Is Squares free?
Squares is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TileTrace free?
TileTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squares or TileTrace have ads?
TileTrace shows ads; Squares does not.

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