# Squared vs Unlike

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Unlike at 80% against Squared's 0%. Unlike also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (36 vs 8). Squared's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squared sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Unlike sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unlike holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Squared's written reviews are positive against 80% of Unlike's.

Squared ships an update every 5 days, Unlike every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squared | Unlike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squared/id6738674155/reviews) | **[4.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unlike-logic-puzzles/id6798033409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Keiran King](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781820551) | [Vinicios Cunha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824017803) |

## 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 |


### Unlike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unlike-logic-puzzles/id6798033409)

A logic puzzle game where you fill cells based on numerical clues about neighboring cell styles. Learn through interactive lessons and explore hundreds of levels with daily challenges. Save progress locally or sync with iCloud.

**Highlights:** Fill cells based on neighbor clues, Interactive learning lessons, 200+ difficulty-progression levels, Daily puzzles and free play, Undo, redo, and hint system, Customizable themes and accessibility options, Offline play and iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paperfold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stained Glass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Intaglio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Foundry | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zellige | $0.99 | one-time |
| Moon Jelly Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ghost Light Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deep Forest Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon Arcade Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blueprint Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ember Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chalkboard Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bubblegum Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Every Theme | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squared free?

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

### Is Unlike free?

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

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

Unlike is rated higher. Squared averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Unlike averages 4.9 from 36 ratings.

### Do Squared or Unlike have ads?

Unlike shows ads; Squared does not.

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

Squared ships an update every 5 days, and Unlike every 3 days. Most recently, Squared was updated on October 24, 2026 and Unlike on October 25, 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.*