Comparison

Death Squared Halfbrick+ vs HARDSUM

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

Head to head
About

Death Squared Halfbrick+

A mind-bending puzzle game where players must coordinate robots to solve intricate levels. It offers both solo and cooperative play with a humorous story and customizable robots. Enjoy a premium, ad-free experience with a subscription.

Highlights
  • 80+ puzzle levels
  • Co-op and solo play
  • Robot customization with hats
  • Bluetooth controller support
  • Fully voiced story
  • Bonus 'Vault Levels'
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Join the Robot Chaos with Death Squared on Halfbrick+! A puzzle game you can play alone or with your partner who says “I don’t play games”. Now part of the Halfbrick+ subscription library, Death Squared brings its unique blend of coordination, cooperation, and robot explosions to your fingertips. With Halfbrick+, you unlock a curated collection of premium games, all ad-free and without in-app purchases. Dive into this hilarious puzzle adventure and discover why Death Squared is a fan-favorite! Game Features: - 80+ Puzzle Levels: Solve intricate challenges in a fully voiced and laugh-out-loud story. - Vault Levels: Take on bonus stages that push your skills to the limit. - Hats and Customization: Adorn your robots with quirky hats, because even robots need style! - Co-op Chaos: Play solo or team up with a friend for double the strategy and double the explosions. - Robot Explosions: Did we mention the explosions? Expect plenty of them! - Bluetooth Controller Support: Smooth gameplay with optimized controls for every player. - Voice Acting by Ricepirate: Enjoy comedic narration that keeps every puzzle entertaining. - Original Music: Immerse yourself in a score composed by Brad Gentle. Can you and your partner survive the ultimate test of coordination and cooperation? Or will your robots meet their explosive demise? The puzzles are tricky, the stakes are high, and the laughs are guaranteed. Join the puzzle adventure now with Halfbrick+ and let the explosions begin! WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: - Exclusive access to the highest-rated games, including old games and new hits like Fruit Ninja. - No ads or in-app purchases, enhancing your experience with classic games. - Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games - Regular updates and new games, ensuring your subscription is always worth it. - Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com View our privacy policy at https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy View our terms of service at https://www.halfbrick.com/terms-of-service

About

HARDSUM

Features
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HARDSUM is a fast, satisfying puzzle game that turns simple addition into a true test of logic. Each challenge gives you a 3x3 grid. Every cell contains multiple number options, but only one choice in each cell leads to the correct solution. Your goal is to find the right combination so every row and column matches the target sum. HARDSUM is easy to understand in seconds, but every puzzle pushes your focus, pattern recognition, and reasoning a little further.

Screenshots

Death Squared Halfbrick+4 screens
HARDSUM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HARDSUM at none against Death Squared Halfbrick+'s 4. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Death Squared Halfbrick+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HARDSUM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Death Squared Halfbrick+ ships an update every 5 days, HARDSUM every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Death Squared Halfbrick+ versus HARDSUM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeath Squared Halfbrick+HARDSUM
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size362 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHalfbrick StudiosBlack Lotus Development Agency Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Death Squared Halfbrick+

Subscriptions3
  • Halfbrick+1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+2 variants$29.991 Year
None

HARDSUM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Death Squared Halfbrick+ free?
Death Squared Halfbrick+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HARDSUM free?
HARDSUM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Death Squared Halfbrick+ or HARDSUM have ads?
Neither Death Squared Halfbrick+ nor HARDSUM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Death Squared Halfbrick+ or HARDSUM?
Death Squared Halfbrick+ ships an update every 5 days, and HARDSUM every 9 days. Most recently, Death Squared Halfbrick+ was updated on October 10, 2026 and HARDSUM on September 23, 2026.

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