# Three Piggy vs Squares²

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Three Piggy at none against Squares²'s 1. Three Piggy also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 39%). Squares²'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squares² sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Three Piggy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Three Piggy against 4.4 for Squares². That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squares² has 453 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Three Piggy's written reviews are positive against 39% of Squares²'s.

Three Piggy ships an update monthly, Squares² every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Three Piggy | Squares² |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-piggy/id402989981/reviews)** | [4.4 (453 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squares/id1436496652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **453** |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 39.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kinicy](https://appshunter.io/developer/366096366) | [Simple Machine, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/440559596) |

## What reviewers say

### Three Piggy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-piggy/id402989981)

A puzzle game where players must clear tiles by matching three vertically or diagonally. Repel wolves before they destroy the picture and survive as long as possible. Unlock new skills and game modes as you progress.

**Highlights:** Match three tiles vertically or diagonally, Repel wolves to prevent destruction, Unlock new skills, Automatic game data saving, Multiple save slots, New game modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Squares²

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squares/id1436496652)

A colorful puzzle game where you connect three or more squares of the same color to make matches. Experience challenging levels with moving tiles and unique mechanics, including a new wild tile for exceptional combos. Enjoy a sleek design and 50 levels of brain-teasing fun.

**Highlights:** Paint and connect colorful tiles, Match three or more squares of the same color, Levels with moving tiles and planning, New wild tile for combos, 50 challenging levels, Classic endless mode, Colorblind mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🧩 Challenging puzzle mechanics requiring strategy
- 🎯 Good difficulty progression
- 😌 Therapeutic and relaxing experience
- 👨‍💼 Responsive developer team

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔊 Loud unmutable ad audio
- 💰 Ads block gameplay and progression
- 🎨 Limited customization options
- ♿ Poor colorblind accessibility

**Reported bugs**

- Level 47 impossible to complete
- Level 39 never ends despite completing objective
- Level 42 ad popup blocks gameplay
- Level 16 block matching doesn't register
- Ad popup won't disappear after watching

**Requested features**

- Customizable block and background colors
- Ability to mute ads or turn off sound
- Pay-to-remove ads option
- Horizontal gameplay mechanics
- Time trials and multiplayer features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Three Piggy free?

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

### Is Squares² free?

Squares² is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Three Piggy or Squares²?

Three Piggy is rated higher. Three Piggy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Squares² averages 4.4 from 453 ratings.

### Do Three Piggy or Squares² have ads?

Three Piggy shows ads; Squares² does not.

### Which is updated more often, Three Piggy or Squares²?

Three Piggy ships an update monthly, and Squares² every 5 days. Most recently, Three Piggy was updated on October 23, 2026 and Squares² on October 25, 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.*