Comparison

Squar3s vs Box War

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

Box War

Engage in fast-paced territory battles to conquer grids before enemy forces advance. Capture cells, grow armies, and utilize strategic power-ups to secure victories. Progress through diverse campaign worlds and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Real-time territory battles
  • Strategic power-ups
  • Campaign progression
  • Unlockable grids
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Tactical depth
Features
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Conquer every grid before the enemy overwhelms your front line. Box War is a fast territory strategy game where troops grow every second and every move can flip the battle. Capture cells, gather armies across connected territory, break fortified neutral zones, and use power-ups like Freeze, Slow, Boost, Bomb and Magnet to turn close fights into wins. Journey through seven worlds, from Village to Kingdom, Empire, Continent, Planet, Galaxy and Universe. Every level has its own map, enemies get faster and smarter, and Game Center leaderboards keep your best victories. Features: - Fast real-time territory battles - Simple drag controls with tactical depth - 105 campaign levels across 7 worlds - Quick Play grids from 4x4 to 10x10 - Power-ups: Freeze, Slow, Boost, Bomb, Magnet - Fortress cells, walls and changing map shapes - Plays offline - 11 languages - Game Center leaderboards - Optional one-time purchase to remove ads

Screenshots

Squar3s4 screens
Box War4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squar3s at none against Box War's 5. Box War's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Box War sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Squar3s asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Squar3s versus Box War: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquar3sBox War
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Daily
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB31 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperARKADIUSZ PATRYK ŁAPAJSKIDoku Yapay Zeka Yazılım Teknoloji

In-app purchases

None

Squar3s

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Box War

One-time5
  • Coin Pouch$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Coin Chest$2.99
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  • Coin Doubler$2.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Squar3s free?
Squar3s is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Box War free?
Box War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squar3s or Box War have ads?
Both Squar3s and Box War show ads.

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