# DOODLE SQUARES vs Extra Color

The clearest difference is rating: Extra Color at 5.0 against DOODLE SQUARES's 3.9. Extra Color also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). DOODLE SQUARES's advantage is ratings volume (477 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads, 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 Extra Color sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Extra Color 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of DOODLE SQUARES's written reviews are positive against 100% of Extra Color's.

DOODLE SQUARES ships an update every 2 months, Extra Color every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DOODLE SQUARES | Extra Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-squares/id384827186/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extra-color/id1137017071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **477** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobX GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464663882) | [Evil Indie Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/448644619) |

## 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


### Extra Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extra-color/id1137017071)

Tap to change colors and match them with obstacles to score points and increase speed. Unlock heroes, complete missions, and enjoy a unique soundtrack in this challenging arcade game.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced color matching gameplay, Offline play supported, Endless and mission modes, Over 90 heroes to unlock, Over 90 missions to complete, Minimalistic art style, Unique soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Extra Color Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Extra Color Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Extra Color Credits | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DOODLE SQUARES free?

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

### Is Extra Color free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DOODLE SQUARES or Extra Color?

Extra Color is rated higher. DOODLE SQUARES averages 3.9 out of 5 from 477 ratings, while Extra Color averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DOODLE SQUARES or Extra Color have ads?

Neither DOODLE SQUARES nor Extra Color shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DOODLE SQUARES or Extra Color?

DOODLE SQUARES ships an update every 2 months, and Extra Color every 9 months. Most recently, DOODLE SQUARES was updated on October 21, 2026 and Extra Color on October 24, 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.*