# Squared vs Replicat

Squared and Replicat both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Replicat's written reviews are positive against 0% of Squared's. Replicat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). Squared's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Squared is free to download; Replicat costs $4.99 up front. Squared sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Replicat asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Squared against 5.0 for Replicat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Replicat has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Squared's written reviews are positive against 91% of Replicat's.

Squared ships an update every 5 days, Replicat daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squared | Replicat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squared/id6738674155/reviews) | [5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replicat/id6757693216/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#126** |
| Size | 2 MB | 369 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Keiran King](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781820551) | [Erabit Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611119800) |

## What reviewers say

### Squared

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squared/id6738674155)

Easily create your own crosswords with a vast word library. Get real-time suggestions as you type and share your creations with friends. Perfect for quick puzzles or daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Create custom crosswords, Real-time word suggestions, Share puzzles with friends, Extensive word library, Quick puzzle creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |


### Replicat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replicat/id6757693216)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

A roguelike deckbuilder where matching cards is just the start. Build your deck, collect powerful items, and bend the rules to create unique strategies and builds in every run. Enjoy adorable cat visuals and jazzy sound effects.

**Highlights:** Strategy-first pair matching gameplay, Deep deckbuilding with cards and curios, Rule-bending mechanics, Diverse builds and replayable runs, 5 distinct card colors, 21 challenging stages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squared free?

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

### Is Replicat free?

Replicat costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Squared or Replicat?

Squared and Replicat are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 19 ratings respectively.

### Do Squared or Replicat have ads?

Neither Squared nor Replicat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Squared or Replicat?

Squared ships an update every 5 days, and Replicat daily. Most recently, Squared was updated on September 30, 2026 and Replicat on October 11, 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.*