Comparison

Five Squares vs Boardoku

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

Head to head
About

Five Squares

Features
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Juggle five squares - a game of focus. Do not let the squares collide.

About

Boardoku

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Five Squares2 screens
Boardoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Five Squares ships an update monthly, Boardoku fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Five Squares versus Boardoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFive SquaresBoardoku
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTalking Chicken FriendGG APPS LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Five Squares

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Boardoku

One-time1
  • Full Access$4.99

Questions

Is Five Squares free?
Five Squares is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boardoku free?
Boardoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Five Squares or Boardoku have ads?
Neither Five Squares nor Boardoku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Five Squares or Boardoku?
Five Squares ships an update monthly, and Boardoku fortnightly. Most recently, Five Squares was updated on September 8, 2026 and Boardoku on September 11, 2026.

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