Comparison

Squares! vs Minesweeper NETFLIX

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

Head to head
About

Squares!

A family-friendly puzzle game where players clear a grid by tapping arrows. It combines luck and skill, offering a pure, uninterrupted gaming experience without ads. Compete globally on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Clear a 25-square grid
  • Tap arrows to change direction
  • Luck and skill-based gameplay
  • Use Spin Credits to save progress
  • 100% ad-free experience
  • Global leaderboards via Game Center
Features
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Can you clear the grid, or will your luck run out? Welcome to Squares!, a vibrant, family-friendly puzzle game where every tap counts! Originally a 2009 classic and now completely rebuilt for the modern era, Squares! challenges you to clear a 25-square grid by flipping arrows. The Goal is Simple: Clear all the squares without getting an "Game Over" red square. It sounds easy, but the arrows have a mind of their own! Every time you tap, the arrow chooses a new random direction. Will it lead you to a green square, or push you toward a yellow warning? Luck Meets Skill: While the arrows love to keep you guessing, the real pros know when to use their Spin Credits. Save them up across levels to bail yourself out of a sticky situation, or keep them until the end for a point bonus! Pure Play, Zero Interruptions: Games should be about fun, not distractions. Squares is 100% ad-free, meaning no pop-ups, no video breaks, and no "wait-to-play" timers. It’s a safe, clean environment for kids and a seamless experience for adults. Why Families Love Squares: Simple to Learn: Perfect for kids and adults alike—just tap the arrows! 100% Ad-Free: No annoying ads or interruptions, making it safe for children and great for quick gaming sessions. Global Leaderboards: See how you rank against square-flippers worldwide using Game Center. Safe & Clean: No complex menus or unsafe content—just pure, colorful fun. Download Squares today and find out!

About

Minesweeper NETFLIX

A fresh take on the classic logic puzzle game, this app challenges you to clear undersea mines using numeric clues and deduction. Travel the world, unlock landmarks, and collect retro-style stickers and posters as you progress through hundreds of levels.

Highlights
  • Logic puzzle gameplay
  • Global travel mode
  • Daily challenges
  • Customizable puzzles
  • Collectible stickers and posters
  • Autosave progress
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NETFLIX MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. Run the numbers and reveal each square with care. Travel the world clearing undersea mines in this fresh spin on the classic logic puzzle game. Which tiles on the board hide dangerous explosives? Use numeric clues and your powers of deduction to find out, clearing mines in harbors and ports. Complete puzzles to unlock landmarks around the globe. Collect stickers and posters in the retro style of a bygone era as you travel to each beautiful location. A GAME FOR EVERYONE • Gameplay is simple to learn and enjoy, whether you tried Minesweeper on your first PC or are totally new to it. • Uncluttered interface has intuitive touch controls to zoom, pan and toggle between flagging or revealing squares. • Never lose a game in progress! Autosave lets you resume on the next launch. TRAVEL THE WORLD IN JOURNEY MODE • Complete hundreds of levels in picturesque locations like Hawaii, Japan and Australia, across four distinct biomes. • Earn beautifully illustrated stamps, stickers and posters for your Collection Book. STAY SHARP WITH DAILY CHALLENGES • Three new challenges each day offer different levels of difficulty. All players see the same challenges each day. • Complete at least one challenge a day to keep your streak alive! • Collect monthly and lifetime awards to prove your prowess. CUSTOMIZE TO PLAY YOUR WAY • Custom Mode lets you choose the puzzle size and difficulty level you want, with thousands of possible permutations. • Progressing in Journey Mode will unlock geographic themes to use for custom puzzles. - Created by Smoking Gun Interactive.

Screenshots

Squares!4 screens
Minesweeper NETFLIX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Minesweeper NETFLIX at Free against Squares!'s $0.99. Minesweeper NETFLIX also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Squares!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (83% vs 60%). On update cadence, ads 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

Minesweeper NETFLIX is free to download; Squares! costs $0.99 up front. Minesweeper NETFLIX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Squares! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Squares! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper NETFLIX has 2.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Squares!'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Minesweeper NETFLIX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squares! ships an update monthly, Minesweeper NETFLIX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Squares! versus Minesweeper NETFLIX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquares!Minesweeper NETFLIX
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (2.5K ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better60.5% of reviews
Number of ratings22.5K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB250 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperciretoseNetflix, Inc.

Customer experience

Squares!

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Minesweeper NETFLIX

All ratings2,387 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral10.9%
Negative28.7%

Bugs and requests

Squares!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Minesweeper NETFLIX

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Flag button stops working
  • Tile numbers don't always match mines
  • Can't clear tiles in flag mode

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add question mark option
  • Improve flag button and controls
  • Add landscape mode for iPads
  • Add time-based mode
  • Ability to skip easy levels

In-app purchases

None

Squares!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Minesweeper NETFLIX

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Squares! free?
Squares! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minesweeper NETFLIX free?
Minesweeper NETFLIX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Squares! or Minesweeper NETFLIX?
Squares! is rated higher. Squares! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Minesweeper NETFLIX averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Squares! or Minesweeper NETFLIX have ads?
Neither Squares! nor Minesweeper NETFLIX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squares! or Minesweeper NETFLIX?
Squares! ships an update monthly, and Minesweeper NETFLIX every 2 months. Most recently, Squares! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Minesweeper NETFLIX on October 24, 2026.

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