Comparison

Lyra 2 vs Quadrata

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lyra 2

A relaxing, minimalist puzzle game with endless levels and no distractions. Enjoy a peaceful gaming experience with multiple modes and dynamic backgrounds. Play anytime, anywhere, offline or online.

Highlights
  • Endless levels
  • No timers or distractions
  • Play offline
  • Multiple game modes
  • Dynamic backgrounds
  • Cloud saves
  • Leaderboards
Features
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Lyra 2 is the sequel to a simple, relaxing, minimalist puzzle game that offers endless levels. The only goal is to clear the level, there are no timers, no achievements, no distractions, just the number of cleared levels going up. Are you looking for a game that you can just relax and play without thinking too much, a game that you can play anytime, anywhere? Lyra 2 is here for you. Features: - No Ads - Play Offline - All levels are free - Multiple Game modes - Dynamic Backgrounds - Cloud Saves - Leaderboards Have fun :)

About

Quadrata

A minimalist logic puzzle game where you control two characters simultaneously with synchronized movements. Navigate challenging levels, collect diamonds, and utilize unique mechanics to solve increasingly difficult puzzles.

Highlights
  • Control two characters simultaneously
  • Collect diamonds
  • Utilize portals and walls
  • 90 levels with increasing difficulty
  • 8 unique mechanics
  • Unlimited undo option
  • Procedural music
Features
Currently charting
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Quadrata is a minimalist logic puzzle where you control two different characters with the same keys on either side and collect diamonds with a limited number of moves to finish. The difficulty of the game increases gradually, thanks to new mechanics added every 10 levels. Gameplay: - Collect diamonds by moving in 4 directions on each side - Manage your moves wisely - Use walls to your advantage - Teleport using portals - Stay away from triangles! - Sometimes you'll have to think a bit Features: - 90 levels (from simple to insufferably difficult) - 8 unique mechanics - New mechanics added every 10 levels - Unlimited undo option - Non-repetitive procedural music - No text - Minimalist interface - Simple, relaxing, peaceful puzzle experience - Smooth animations for a fluid experience Music and Sound Design by Emre Akdeniz

Screenshots

Lyra 24 screens
Quadrata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lyra 2 at Free against Quadrata's $3.99. Quadrata's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 24 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Lyra 2 is free to download; Quadrata costs $3.99 up front. Lyra 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Quadrata asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lyra 2 against 5.0 for Quadrata. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lyra 2 ships an update every 24 months, Quadrata every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Lyra 2 versus Quadrata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLyra 2Quadrata
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#188 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCold Hours, Unipessoal LDAAlperen Guner

Customer experience

Lyra 2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Quadrata

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lyra 2

One-time3
  • Lyra 2 Backgrounds Tier 1$1.99
  • Lyra 2 Backgrounds Tier 2$4.99
  • Lyra 2 Backgrounds Tier 3$9.99
None

Quadrata

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lyra 2 free?
Lyra 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quadrata free?
Quadrata costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lyra 2 or Quadrata?
Lyra 2 and Quadrata are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Lyra 2 or Quadrata have ads?
Neither Lyra 2 nor Quadrata shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lyra 2 or Quadrata?
Lyra 2 ships an update every 24 months, and Quadrata every 5 weeks. Most recently, Lyra 2 was updated on August 25, 2026 and Quadrata on September 9, 2026.

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