Comparison

Squaredle vs Mathdle

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

Head to head
About

Squaredle

Engage in a daily word puzzle game where you connect adjacent letters to find hidden words. Enjoy stunning animations, an intelligent hint system, and multiple game modes for a visually rewarding experience.

Highlights
  • Daily word puzzles
  • Classic and Express game modes
  • Advanced hint system
  • Spectacular celebration animations
  • Offline gameplay
  • Multiple language support
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Discover words hidden in letter grids with stunning visual celebrations! Inspired by the ancient Sator Square — the 2,000-year-old Latin palindrome puzzle also known as Satordle — this addictive daily word puzzle game lets you connect adjacent letters to form words, featuring professional-grade animations and the most intelligent hint system available. WHY SQUAREDLE STANDS OUT: • Spectacular word celebration animations that reward every discovery • Two game modes: Classic 4x4 and Express 3x3 grids • Advanced hint system that shows partial word paths until you're ready to play • Daily puzzles with 55+ unique challenges refreshed every day • Beautiful visual feedback with every word you find • Built-in solver to tackle any custom grid configuration • Immersive word path animations with professional polish • Smart word categorization across all difficulty levels • Bonus word discoveries with premium visual rewards KEY FEATURES: • FREE daily word puzzles with fresh challenges every day • Express Mode for lightning-fast 3x3 puzzle sessions • Revolutionary hint display system - hints stay visible until you start playing • Interactive word path visualization with smooth animations • Intelligent tip system (3 free hints every 3 hours, or 15 with Premium) • Complete customization with 15 beautiful themes and custom colors • Multiple language support (14+ languages with full localization) • Offline gameplay - no internet connection required • Rich sound effects and satisfying haptic feedback • Intuitive interface designed for seamless gameplay across all ages • Auto-save progress with cloud synchronization PERFECT FOR: • Word game enthusiasts seeking daily brain training with visual rewards • Puzzle lovers who appreciate polished animations and smooth gameplay • Players who want flexible hint systems that adapt to their pace • Anyone looking for both quick sessions and deeper puzzle challenges • Gamers who value premium presentation and professional user experience PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: • Ad-free gameplay for uninterrupted word discovery • 5x more hints (15 instead of 3) refreshing every hour • Full theme customization with unlimited color combinations • Priority access to new features and game modes • Support indie developers creating quality puzzle games ADVANCED TOOLS: • Professional Squaredle Solver - analyze any grid configuration • Comprehensive progress tracking and detailed statistics • Cross-device synchronization keeps your progress everywhere • Debug tools and testing features for power users Join thousands of word puzzle fans who experience the most visually rewarding daily word game! Whether you're seeking quick Express challenges or deep 4x4 explorations, discover why Squaredle sets the standard for premium word puzzle experiences. Download now and transform your daily word discovery journey with stunning celebrations for every word you find! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mathdle

This app offers daily math puzzles where you build valid equations using digits and operators. It features a daily challenge with a timer and a large collection of handcrafted levels with hints. Compete with others on leaderboards and share your wins.

Highlights
  • Daily math equation challenges
  • 5,000 handcrafted levels
  • Hints for levels
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Light & Dark themes
  • Shareable win grids
Features
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Mathdle is a fast, friendly spin on the viral word puzzle—only with math. Build a valid equation in 8 tiles using digits and operators. Green is correct, yellow is present, grey is out. Play your way • Daily Challenge – one hard puzzle per day with a timer and a 3-second countdown. Six tries. Keep your streak alive. • 5,000 Levels – handcrafted and solvable. The first five are easier; then it ramps up. Unlimited attempts with a scrollable board. • Hints (Levels) – reveal a tile when you’re stuck. Compete • Game Center leaderboards: Fastest Daily Time, Fewest Daily Lines, and Total Levels Completed. • Share your grid when you win. Designed to feel great • Light & Dark themes. • Confetti on success. No account required. Just open and play.

Screenshots

Squaredle4 screens
Mathdle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Squaredle at 4.7 against Mathdle's 1.0. Squaredle also leads on ratings volume (304 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). Mathdle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Squaredle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mathdle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Squaredle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squaredle has 304 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Squaredle versus Mathdle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquaredleMathdle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (304 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings304 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKuantark Co., LtdNeel Roy

Customer experience

Squaredle

All ratings304 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Mathdle

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Squaredle

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription$6.993 Months
  • Yearly subscription$12.991 Year
None

Mathdle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squaredle free?
Squaredle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mathdle free?
Mathdle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Squaredle or Mathdle?
Squaredle is rated higher. Squaredle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while Mathdle averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Squaredle or Mathdle have ads?
Squaredle shows ads; Mathdle does not.

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