# DOODLE SQUARES vs Tappy Plane

The clearest difference is rating: Tappy Plane at 5.0 against DOODLE SQUARES's 3.9. Tappy Plane also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). DOODLE SQUARES's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (477 vs 7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DOODLE SQUARES sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Tappy Plane sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tappy Plane holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DOODLE SQUARES has 477 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DOODLE SQUARES | Tappy Plane |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-squares/id384827186/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappy-plane-endless-flyer/id1128336623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **477** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobX GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464663882) | [SPIL GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/345597129) |

## 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


### Tappy Plane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappy-plane-endless-flyer/id1128336623)

Navigate through challenging environments in this endless flyer game. Collect stars and unlock new planes, each with unique flying behaviors. Save your progress by connecting to Facebook or Game Center.

**Highlights:** Endless flying gameplay, Collect stars and tappers, Unlockable content, Multiple environments, Unique plane behaviors, Facebook/Game Center save

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Diamond Pack 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Plane | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 03 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DOODLE SQUARES free?

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

### Is Tappy Plane free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DOODLE SQUARES or Tappy Plane?

Tappy Plane is rated higher. DOODLE SQUARES averages 3.9 out of 5 from 477 ratings, while Tappy Plane averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do DOODLE SQUARES or Tappy Plane have ads?

Tappy Plane shows ads; DOODLE SQUARES does not.

### Which is updated more often, DOODLE SQUARES or Tappy Plane?

DOODLE SQUARES ships an update every 2 months, and Tappy Plane every 2 months. Most recently, DOODLE SQUARES was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tappy Plane on November 2, 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.*