Comparison

squares vs StackGarden

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

Head to head
About

squares

Features
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Match colors. Rotate the board. Master the twist. Squares is a fresh take on color matching — swipe to match colorful tiles, then rotate the entire board to create new combinations and reach higher scores. Simple to learn, challenging to master. THE TWIST Unlike traditional matching games, you can rotate the board to reposition every tile at once. Use this strategically to set up chain matches and rack up massive scores. BARS ADD CHAOS Bars block your matches and add a whole new layer of strategy. The only way to remove them? Match around them. Clear bars to earn bonus points and keep the board under control. THREE GAME MODES • Timed — Race the clock for the highest score • Endless — Play at your own pace with no time limit • Lightning — Fast-paced action for quick sessions FEATURES • Beautiful, colorful design with 4 themes • Game Center leaderboards and 50+ achievements • Simple swipe controls • No internet required — play anywhere

About

StackGarden

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`StackGarden is a relaxing puzzle game where every drop matters. Place plant tiles carefully, match sets to clear space, and build longer combo chains for higher scores. Features: • Easy to learn, skill-based stacking and matching • Daily goals and progression rewards • Unlockable cosmetic themes • Smooth haptics and polished sound effects • iCloud sync support for your game progress Designed for quick sessions or long high-score runs, StackGarden rewards precision, planning, and flow.`

Screenshots

squares4 screens
StackGarden4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StackGarden at none against squares's shown. squares's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases 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. squares sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StackGarden sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
squares versus StackGarden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersquaresStackGarden
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBobby RohwederCHRISTOPHER BEN FAVERO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

squares

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
6 purchases

StackGarden

One-time6
  • Pocket Coin Pack$0.99
  • Starter Coin Pack$1.99
  • Japanese Garden$1.99
Show 3 more
  • Neon Greenhouse$1.99
  • Desert Succulents$1.99
  • Supporter Pack$2.99

Questions

Is squares free?
squares is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StackGarden free?
StackGarden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do squares or StackGarden have ads?
squares shows ads; StackGarden does not.

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