Comparison

Squarify vs Pingdoku

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

Head to head
About

Squarify

Features
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Play Dots & Boxes with smart AI, local multiplayer, custom grids, and a vibrant modern look. Squarify brings the classic pencil-and-paper strategy game to your iPhone and iPad. Connect the dots. Complete squares. Keep your turn. Capture more boxes than your opponents and claim victory. Whether you want a quick solo challenge or a game night with friends, Squarify gives you multiple ways to play. FEATURES • SMART AI Challenge an adaptive AI opponent with difficulty levels ranging from easy practice to demanding strategic play. • 2–4 PLAYER LOCAL MULTIPLAYER Pass the device and challenge friends or family in the classic Dots & Boxes experience. • TIMED MODE Put your strategy under pressure and make every move count before time runs out. • CUSTOM GRIDS Choose your preferred board size, from quick small grids to larger boards for deeper strategic battles. • NEON VISUALS Enjoy a modern take on the classic game with vibrant neon graphics, smooth animations, and satisfying feedback. • STATS & PROGRESS Track your performance, improve your strategy, and see how your skills develop over time. CLASSIC RULES. MODERN GAMEPLAY. Dots & Boxes is easy to learn but rewards careful planning. Every line can change the game, and one completed square can start a chain reaction. Play solo, challenge friends, and see how many boxes you can capture. Download Squarify and start connecting dots. Terms of Use: https://summer-scale-458.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-for-Squarify-Cyber-Dots-Boxes-3da6bc0c0f98802e9706f0598ef993ff Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/Privacy-Policy-for-Squarify-Cyber-Dots-Boxes-3da6bc0c0f9880129881f0b566652913

About

Pingdoku

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Pingdoku is a cute Queens logic puzzle that blends the reasoning of Sudoku with the deduction of Minesweeper. Place one penguin in every colored region and solve brain puzzles that always have one unique solution. HOW TO PLAY • Place exactly one penguin in each colored region. • Only one penguin per row and one per column. • Penguins can't touch each other, not even diagonally. • Tap once to mark a cross, twice to place a penguin. FEATURES • 3,000+ levels, from quick 4Ɨ4 grids to big 11Ɨ11 brain teasers • Every puzzle has one unique solution: pure logic, no guessing • A new daily puzzle every day, with a trophy to win each month • A gentle tutorial and free hints when you're stuck • Adorable animated penguins that celebrate every win • Play offline, anytime, in short relaxing sessions If you love Queens, Sudoku, Star Battle, Minesweeper or nonogram logic games, Pingdoku is your next cozy brain game. How many penguins can you place today?

Screenshots

Squarify4 screens
Pingdoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pingdoku at none against Squarify's 6. Pingdoku also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Squarify sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Pingdoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squarify ships an update weekly, Pingdoku every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Squarify versus Pingdoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquarifyPingdoku
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJignesh KikaniPierrick Ingels

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Squarify

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time4
  • 100 Startdust$0.99
  • 600 Stardust$4.99
  • 1500 Stardust$9.99
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  • Lifetime$9.99
None

Pingdoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squarify free?
Squarify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pingdoku free?
Pingdoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Squarify or Pingdoku have ads?
Both Squarify and Pingdoku show ads.
Which is updated more often, Squarify or Pingdoku?
Squarify ships an update weekly, and Pingdoku every 5 days. Most recently, Squarify was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pingdoku on October 31, 2026.

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