Comparison

Lyra 2 vs Squarelink

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

Squarelink

Features
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Dominoes, but four-sided: every tile is a square with four numbers, and there's exactly one right spot for it on the board. In Squarelink, every tile is a square domino with four numbered sides. Look at its neighbors, try a rotation, and find the connection that makes everything fit. One simple rule, thoughtful choices, and the satisfaction of a perfect fit. FOUR SIDES. ONE SIMPLE RULE. Drag a tile onto the board and rotate it to connect matching numbers. Every touching side must match. Connect more sides in a single move to earn more points. FIND YOUR WAY TO PLAY • Travel: explore 100 levels with placement, score, and streak goals, plus stars to collect. • Infinite: build out your board and try to beat your best score. • Daily Challenge: the same board for everyone, two minutes, and one scored attempt each day. • Duel: take on the green square in a game against a computer-controlled opponent. GET THE HANG OF IT A playable introduction guides you through your first placements and rotations. Hints help you spot a way forward, while joker tiles open up new possibilities. MAKE IT YOURS Discover themes and tile styles to unlock as you progress. Enjoy pastel colors, tactile feedback, and animations that celebrate your perfect fits. Available on iPhone and iPad, in English and French. Includes ads and in-app purchases. The introductory puzzles are protected from ads. Turn your first tile. Find your first connection.

Screenshots

Lyra 24 screens
Squarelink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lyra 2 at none against Squarelink's shown. Lyra 2 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Squarelink's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 24 months). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Lyra 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Squarelink sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lyra 2 ships an update every 24 months, Squarelink weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Lyra 2 versus Squarelink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLyra 2Squarelink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCold Hours, Unipessoal LDANicolas Zanette

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
2 purchases

Squarelink

One-time2
  • Pack cosmétiques$1.99
  • Sans publicité$2.99

Questions

Is Lyra 2 free?
Lyra 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squarelink free?
Squarelink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lyra 2 or Squarelink have ads?
Squarelink shows ads; Lyra 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Lyra 2 or Squarelink?
Lyra 2 ships an update every 24 months, and Squarelink weekly. Most recently, Lyra 2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Squarelink on November 5, 2026.

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