Five Squares vs Boardoku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Five Squares
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Juggle five squares - a game of focus. Do not let the squares collide.
Boardoku
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Boardoku is a simple yet addictive block puzzle game with two ways to play. Drag blocks onto the grid, clear rows and columns, and beat your high score — no timer, no rush. Easy to learn, hard to master. Perfect for a quick break or a long brain-teasing session. TWO GAME MODES • Classic 10×10 — the original block puzzle grid • 9×9 mode — a fresh twist with extra challenge HOW TO PLAY • Drag and drop the blocks onto the grid • Fill a full row or column to clear it and score points • Clear several lines at once to trigger combos and multiply your score • The game ends when there's no room left — so plan your moves ahead FEATURES • Two grid modes: 10×10 and 9×9 • Relaxing gameplay with no time limit • Satisfying combos and chain reactions • Clean, minimal design • Play offline, anywhere — no internet needed • Free to play Train your brain, relieve stress, and have fun. Download Boardoku now and start your streak! Privacy policy: https://ggapps.dev/privacy/boardoku/
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Verdict
Five Squares and Boardoku are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Five Squares sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Boardoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Five Squares ships an update monthly, Boardoku fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Five Squares | Boardoku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Talking Chicken Friend | GG APPS LTD |
In-app purchases
Five Squares
- No Ads$1.99
Boardoku
- Full Access$4.99





