# Magic square (Play & Learn!) vs Magic Square

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Square at none against Magic square (Play & Learn!)'s 2. Magic Square also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Magic square (Play & Learn!)'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic square (Play & Learn!) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Square asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic square (Play & Learn!) ships an update every 3 months, Magic Square weekly. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic square (Play & Learn!) | Magic Square |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNI-TY INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/433109975) | [TRIAD SOLUTION INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553013030) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic square (Play & Learn!)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-square-play-and-learn/id850210709)

This educational app challenges users to fill in a grid so that the sum of numbers in each row, column, and diagonal is the same. It offers customization options for puzzle colors and includes hidden challenges for advanced players. Compete with friends or improve your own score through mental calisthenics.

**Highlights:** Fill number grids for equal sums, Vertical, horizontal, and diagonal sums, Customizable puzzle colors, Hidden challenges, Score tracking and leaderboards, Mental calisthenics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| remove the restriction of a playing number | $2.99 | one-time |


### Magic Square

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-square-number-puzzle/id6739323071)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic square (Play & Learn!) free?

Magic square (Play & Learn!) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magic Square free?

Magic Square is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Magic square (Play & Learn!) or Magic Square have ads?

Magic square (Play & Learn!) shows ads; Magic Square does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic square (Play & Learn!) or Magic Square?

Magic square (Play & Learn!) ships an update every 3 months, and Magic Square weekly. Most recently, Magic square (Play & Learn!) was updated on October 6, 2026 and Magic Square on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*