Comparison

Squar3s vs Brighten Up!

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

Head to head
About

Squar3s

Features
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A fast-paced 2D roguelike inspired by the iconic DVD screensaver we all remember. You play as a single square trapped in a neon, pixel-art world where survival is the only goal. Dodge enemies, adapt to unpredictable patterns, and make it through 30 increasingly intense levels. Every run tests your reflexes, timing, and ability to stay calm when the screen turns against you. Minimalist mechanics meet retro visuals, glowing colors, and arcade-style tension. Easy to learn, hard to survive. Can you keep the square alive until the very end?

About

Brighten Up!

Test your reflexes in this high-speed arcade-puzzle game. Tap to manage lights in multiple rooms under a shrinking timer, keeping lights on for humans and off for empty rooms. Avoid dogs to prevent instant game over.

Highlights
  • High-speed light-switching challenge
  • Manage multiple rooms simultaneously
  • Shrinking timer pressure
  • Logic-based decision making
  • Avoid dogs to prevent game over
  • Climb high-score leaderboards
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Test your reflexes and sharpen your focus in Brighten Up, the ultimate high-speed light-switching challenge! In this intense arcade-puzzle experience, you are the master of the switch, tasked with managing multiple rooms under a shrinking timer. The rules are simple but the pressure is relentless: tap to keep the lights ON for humans, but keep them OFF for empty rooms. Most importantly, you must stay vigilant and beware of the dog! Tapping the switch to brighten a room when a dog is alone will result in an instant game over. As your score climbs, the difficulty ramps up, pushing your reaction time to its absolute limit. It isn’t just about speed; it’s about making split-second logic decisions while the clock ticks down. Do you have the mental agility to distinguish friend from foe in the blink of an eye? Perfect for quick breaks or long marathons, Brighten Up challenges you to beat your personal best and climb the high-score leaderboards. Download now, stay sharp, and see how long you can survive before the lights go out!

Screenshots

Squar3s4 screens
Brighten Up!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Brighten Up! at 15.0 against Squar3s's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Squar3s versus Brighten Up!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquar3sBrighten Up!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARKADIUSZ PATRYK ŁAPAJSKIDavid Aasa

In-app purchases

None

Squar3s

No in-app purchases

None

Brighten Up!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squar3s free?
Squar3s is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brighten Up! free?
Brighten Up! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Squar3s or Brighten Up! have ads?
Both Squar3s and Brighten Up! show ads.

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