# DOODLE SQUARES vs NinjAwesome

The clearest difference is rating: NinjAwesome at 4.8 against DOODLE SQUARES's 3.9. NinjAwesome also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). DOODLE SQUARES's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DOODLE SQUARES sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and NinjAwesome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NinjAwesome holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 477 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of DOODLE SQUARES's written reviews are positive against 93% of NinjAwesome's.

DOODLE SQUARES ships an update every 2 months, NinjAwesome every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DOODLE SQUARES | NinjAwesome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-squares/id384827186/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninjawesome/id1060739646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 477 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MobX GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464663882) | [GameResort LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/301101149) |

## What reviewers say

### DOODLE SQUARES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-squares/id384827186)

Navigate a world of hazards, collecting green squares and fruits for score boosts and power-ups. Unlock new themes as you play and compete for the top spot on the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Score collection, Hazard avoidance, Fruit power-ups, Theme unlocking, Leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boogers Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all themes! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jewels Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aqua Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🕹️ Challenging and rewarding
- ⏱️ Quick and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔊 Repetitive or annoying music
- 📱 Difficulty seeing the game due to finger placement
- 💰 Paid themes/content seen as unnecessary
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with iOS 5
- Crashes on startup for some users

**Requested features**

- New game modes or themes
- Achievements or leaderboards
- Option to disable music while keeping sound effects
- Improved performance on older devices


### NinjAwesome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninjawesome/id1060739646)

Engage in a fast-paced ninja adventure with skillful swipes to navigate traps and collect coins. Battle enemies, use shuriken, and complete various ninja missions. Upgrade powers and unlock new abilities to master the art of the ninja.

**Highlights:** Skillful swipe controls, Hurdle perilous traps, Snatch bouncing coins, Slash wicked enemies, Snipe foes with shuriken, Upgrade Ninja Powers, Master Secret Missions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of NinJems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of NinJems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treasure of NinJems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
- 🕹️ Challenging platforming
- 💎 Good value for free-to-play game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🕰️ Repetitive quests and levels
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🕰️ Slow progression and upgrade system
- 🔒 Lack of controller support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Inability to avoid damage after being hit
- Platforms and obstacles not registering properly

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Implement boss battles
- Allow customization of ninja appearance
- Add controller support
- Improve progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DOODLE SQUARES free?

DOODLE SQUARES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NinjAwesome free?

NinjAwesome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DOODLE SQUARES or NinjAwesome?

NinjAwesome is rated higher. DOODLE SQUARES averages 3.9 out of 5 from 477 ratings, while NinjAwesome averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do DOODLE SQUARES or NinjAwesome have ads?

NinjAwesome shows ads; DOODLE SQUARES does not.

### Which is updated more often, DOODLE SQUARES or NinjAwesome?

DOODLE SQUARES ships an update every 2 months, and NinjAwesome every 11 months. Most recently, DOODLE SQUARES was updated on October 21, 2026 and NinjAwesome on October 24, 2026.

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