# Marple vs square

The clearest difference is ads: Marple at none against square's shown. Marple also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). square's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs paid). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Marple against 4.7 for square. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: square has 327 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Marple's written reviews are positive against 79% of square's.

Marple ships an update every 2 months, square every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marple | square |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marple/id288689440/reviews)** | [4.7 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-the-game/id6742043172/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **327** |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 79.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 6 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikko Kankainen](https://appshunter.io/developer/287710112) | [Raul Davrishev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731060019) |

## What reviewers say

### Marple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marple/id288689440)

This logic puzzle game challenges players to deduce the correct order of 20 tiles using a set of clues. It offers millions of unique puzzles and includes a tutorial and hint system to guide players through the deduction process.

**Highlights:** Logic and deduction gameplay, 20 tiles arranged in 4x5 grid, Multiple clue types (In between, Left of, Same column, Next to), Over 1 million unique puzzles, Tutorial mode, Hint system with explanations, Graphical help with beginner tips

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great logic game
- 🚀 Engaging and challenging
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Polished and well-designed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔧 Needs better tutorial/instructions
- 🔧 Difficulty level could be improved
- 🔧 Outdated UI elements
- 🔧 Clues can be confusing

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Buttons/UI elements not fully visible
- Clues get cut off on certain devices
- Incorrect/missing puzzle solutions

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Implement save/restore progress
- Introduce different difficulty levels
- Optimize for larger screens (iPad)
- Improve color contrast and readability


### square

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-the-game/id6742043172)

Engage your mind in a unique puzzle game where the objective is to form perfect squares. Explore increasingly complex challenges that test your logic, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Immerse yourself in vibrant visuals and a relaxing soundtrack as you boost your brainpower.

**Highlights:** Unique square-themed puzzles, Challenging gameplay mechanics, Vibrant geometric visuals, Relaxing brain-boosting soundtrack, Adaptive difficulty levels, Progressive learning experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique puzzle mechanics
- ✨ Simple and clean graphics
- 😌 Minimal ads (mostly)
- 🧠 Good for the brain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Too short, not enough levels
- 🤔 Confusing directions/goals
- 😩 Ads can be deceptive/coercive
- ⏳ Hints don't always work
- 🤯 Some levels are too easy

**Reported bugs**

- Level 30 has a glitch, nothing moves
- Stuck on level 30, can't move or change anything
- Bug on level 27 makes it impossible to 100%
- Ad for Royal Match doesn't stop and prevents gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- More challenging puzzles
- Add an expansion or more content
- Provide clearer directions/tutorials
- Implement a way to replay levels with different solutions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marple free?

Marple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is square free?

square is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Marple or square?

Marple is rated higher. Marple averages 4.8 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while square averages 4.7 from 327 ratings.

### Do Marple or square have ads?

square shows ads; Marple does not.

### Which is updated more often, Marple or square?

Marple ships an update every 2 months, and square every 5 days. Most recently, Marple was updated on October 23, 2026 and square on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*