# Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle vs Squaring

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Squaring at 100% against Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle's 43%. Squaring also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Squaring asks for nothing beyond the download.

Squaring holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle has 19K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Squaring's.

Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, Squaring every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle | Squaring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-builder-pixel-puzzle/id6463711142/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squaring/id6596798077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 336 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hitapps Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648314473) | [Boris Piker](https://appshunter.io/developer/960415654) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-builder-pixel-puzzle/id6463711142)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Free · Board, #157 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Engage in a unique puzzle experience where you build vibrant cities by assembling pixel art fragments. Discover diverse locations and collect objects to bring your urban landscapes to life. This game offers a delightful blend of puzzle-solving and creative construction.

**Highlights:** Unique gameplay mechanics, Pixel art assembly, City building, Object finding, Diverse themes, Hints available

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscriptions | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vip location "D-Land" | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip location "Magic Academy" | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip location "Food City" | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip location "UFO City" | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip Location "Cosplay World". | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip location "Retrofuturism" | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| 210 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS 30 Days | $9.99 | one-time |
| 550 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1150 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Gorgeous visuals and animations
- 🧩 Satisfying puzzle-solving experience
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly controls
- 🎉 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Restrictive energy system
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Puzzles with pieces outside the visible area
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔀 Repetitive puzzle designs

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle pieces not aligning properly
- Certain puzzles with missing or misaligned elements
- Progress reset or levels disappearing after updates

**Requested features**

- More diverse and challenging puzzle levels
- Option to reset completed puzzles
- Ability to zoom in/out on puzzles
- Improved energy system or removal of energy limits
- Expanded content with new themes and locations


### Squaring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squaring/id6596798077)

A turn-based multiplayer game where players compete to fill the four corners of a square before their opponent. The game board size can be adjusted, adding a strategic layer to the competition.

**Highlights:** 1v1 turn-based gameplay, Fill 4 corners of a square, Adjustable square size, Strategic competition, Multiplayer mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle free?

Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Squaring free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle or Squaring?

Squaring is rated higher. Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Squaring averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle or Squaring have ads?

Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle shows ads; Squaring does not.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle or Squaring?

Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Squaring every 19 months. Most recently, Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle was updated on September 24, 2026 and Squaring on June 4, 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.*