Comparison

PRY vs Squaredle

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

Head to head
About

PRY

Experience a unique narrative journey by delving into a character's fragmented memories and thoughts. This interactive story unfolds through a blend of visual and textual elements, exploring the psychological impact of war.

Highlights
  • Explore fragmented memories
  • Interactive narrative experience
  • Character's thoughts and vision
  • Visual and textual storytelling
  • Psychological exploration
Features
Currently charting
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Pry is a book to watch and film to touch: a story revealed by opening a character’s eyes, pulling apart his memories and grasping his infinitely scrolling thoughts. Six years ago, James–a demolition expert–returned from the First Gulf War. Explore James’ mind as his vision fails and his past collides with his present. prynovella.com ====== "Everyone interested in the contemporary state or future of literature as a hybrid tactile mediated experience should experience Pry." — Los Angeles Review of Books "The narrative is fragmented, the visuals atmospheric: Charlie Kaufman by way of an acid trip." — LA Weekly ====== **Future of Storytelling Prize** **2015 Independent Games Festival Finalist for Excellence in Narrative** **IndieCade 2015 Digital Selection** **New York Film Festival: Convergence Official Selection** **Slamdance Digital, Interactive and Gaming Official Selection** **19th Japan Media Arts Festival Jury Selection** **Winner of the Robert Coover Award** **Winner New Media Writing Prize** **FWA Mobile Award** ====== PRY runs on iPad 2 and newer, iPhone 4s and newer, and iPod Touch 5th Gen. Small text optimized for iPhone 5 and above. **Epilepsy Warning: project contains moments of flashing text and strobing imagery. Reduced flashing mode available in PRY settings.**

About

Squaredle

Engage in a daily word puzzle game where you connect adjacent letters to find hidden words. Enjoy stunning animations, an intelligent hint system, and multiple game modes for a visually rewarding experience.

Highlights
  • Daily word puzzles
  • Classic and Express game modes
  • Advanced hint system
  • Spectacular celebration animations
  • Offline gameplay
  • Multiple language support
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Discover words hidden in letter grids with stunning visual celebrations! Inspired by the ancient Sator Square — the 2,000-year-old Latin palindrome puzzle also known as Satordle — this addictive daily word puzzle game lets you connect adjacent letters to form words, featuring professional-grade animations and the most intelligent hint system available. WHY SQUAREDLE STANDS OUT: • Spectacular word celebration animations that reward every discovery • Two game modes: Classic 4x4 and Express 3x3 grids • Advanced hint system that shows partial word paths until you're ready to play • Daily puzzles with 55+ unique challenges refreshed every day • Beautiful visual feedback with every word you find • Built-in solver to tackle any custom grid configuration • Immersive word path animations with professional polish • Smart word categorization across all difficulty levels • Bonus word discoveries with premium visual rewards KEY FEATURES: • FREE daily word puzzles with fresh challenges every day • Express Mode for lightning-fast 3x3 puzzle sessions • Revolutionary hint display system - hints stay visible until you start playing • Interactive word path visualization with smooth animations • Intelligent tip system (3 free hints every 3 hours, or 15 with Premium) • Complete customization with 15 beautiful themes and custom colors • Multiple language support (14+ languages with full localization) • Offline gameplay - no internet connection required • Rich sound effects and satisfying haptic feedback • Intuitive interface designed for seamless gameplay across all ages • Auto-save progress with cloud synchronization PERFECT FOR: • Word game enthusiasts seeking daily brain training with visual rewards • Puzzle lovers who appreciate polished animations and smooth gameplay • Players who want flexible hint systems that adapt to their pace • Anyone looking for both quick sessions and deeper puzzle challenges • Gamers who value premium presentation and professional user experience PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: • Ad-free gameplay for uninterrupted word discovery • 5x more hints (15 instead of 3) refreshing every hour • Full theme customization with unlimited color combinations • Priority access to new features and game modes • Support indie developers creating quality puzzle games ADVANCED TOOLS: • Professional Squaredle Solver - analyze any grid configuration • Comprehensive progress tracking and detailed statistics • Cross-device synchronization keeps your progress everywhere • Debug tools and testing features for power users Join thousands of word puzzle fans who experience the most visually rewarding daily word game! Whether you're seeking quick Express challenges or deep 4x4 explorations, discover why Squaredle sets the standard for premium word puzzle experiences. Download now and transform your daily word discovery journey with stunning celebrations for every word you find! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PRY4 screens
Squaredle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Squaredle at Free against PRY's $2.99. Squaredle also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (363 vs 34). PRY's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 38%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating 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

Squaredle is free to download; PRY costs $2.99 up front. Squaredle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PRY asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PRY against 4.7 for Squaredle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squaredle has 363 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of PRY's written reviews are positive against 38% of Squaredle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PRY ships an update every 6 weeks, Squaredle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
PRY versus Squaredle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPRYSquaredle
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (34 ratings)4.7 (363 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.1% of reviews — better38.5% of reviews
Number of ratings34363 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#85 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size970 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTender Claws LLCKuantark Co., Ltd

Customer experience

PRY

All ratings33 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative19.7%

Squaredle

All ratings362 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%

Bugs and requests

PRY

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes repeatedly
  • Videos loop at the end
  • App doesn't always pick up where it left off
  • Sound issues (no sound)

Requested features

4 requests
  • More content/chapters
  • Clearer narrative progression
  • Fix looping videos
  • Explanation for red diamond collection

Squaredle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PRY

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Squaredle

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription$6.993 Months
  • Yearly subscription$12.991 Year

Questions

Is PRY free?
PRY costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Squaredle free?
Squaredle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PRY or Squaredle?
Squaredle is rated higher. PRY averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Squaredle averages 4.7 from 363 ratings.
Do PRY or Squaredle have ads?
Squaredle shows ads; PRY does not.
Which is updated more often, PRY or Squaredle?
PRY ships an update every 6 weeks, and Squaredle every 2 weeks. Most recently, PRY was updated on November 6, 2026 and Squaredle on November 5, 2026.

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