Comparison

Square Magic vs Pixel Slide Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

Square Magic

A captivating puzzle game that blends mechanics from Rubik's Cube and 2048. Players slide rows and columns to arrange colored squares into 2x2 groups to solve the challenge.

Highlights
  • Rubik's Cube inspired gameplay
  • 2048 inspired mechanics
  • Slide-to-move controls
  • Organize by color groups
  • Challenging puzzle solving
Features
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Square Magic is a puzzle inspired by the Rubik's Cube and 2048. How to play: - Scramble the puzzle by moving your finger around randomly. - Slide your finger along a row or column to loop the squares. - The puzzle is solved when organized in same-color 2x2 groups.

About

Pixel Slide Puzzle

A relaxing grid puzzle where you slide tiles into target cells. Strategically move tiles to cover all targets, using helper tiles and considering sticky cells. Compete for optimal solutions and compare scores globally.

Highlights
  • Slide tiles instead of dragging
  • Strategic helper tiles
  • Sticky cell mechanics
  • Medal system for optimal solutions
  • Collection mode for replays
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Pixel Slide Puzzle is a calm, brain-teasing grid puzzle with a fresh twist: you don’t drag pieces — you slide them. Tap a target cell and a tile glides in from the board edge, stopping only when it hits a fixed block or another tile. Slide tiles back out when the path is clear. Cover every target to win — but the route is rarely obvious. What makes it special • Simple rules, deep puzzles — a short tutorial teaches the basics; later levels demand real planning • Think in moves, not taps — place temporary “helper” tiles, then remove them to reach tricky spots • Sticky cells — some targets trap their tile forever; choose your order carefully • Medals & records — earn gold, silver, or bronze by how close you get to the optimal solution • Collection mode — replay passed levels and push for better scores • Game Center leaderboards — compare your total medal score with players worldwide • Clean pixel look — focused visuals, undo support, and satisfying slide animations Perfect for puzzle fans who enjoy Sokoban-style logic without the push-every-box grind. One more level — just one more try for gold.

Screenshots

Square Magic1 screens
Pixel Slide Puzzle2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Slide Puzzle at 5.0 against Square Magic's 4.4. Pixel Slide Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months). Square Magic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). 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. Pixel Slide Puzzle sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Square Magic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Slide Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Square Magic has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Square Magic ships an update every 14 months, Pixel Slide Puzzle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Square Magic versus Pixel Slide Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquare MagicPixel Slide Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid Pan磊 刘

Customer experience

Square Magic

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Pixel Slide Puzzle

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Square Magic

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pixel Slide Puzzle

One-time2
  • Level Pack 2$0.99
  • Level Pack 1$0.99

Questions

Is Square Magic free?
Square Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Slide Puzzle free?
Pixel Slide Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Square Magic or Pixel Slide Puzzle?
Pixel Slide Puzzle is rated higher. Square Magic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Pixel Slide Puzzle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Square Magic or Pixel Slide Puzzle have ads?
Neither Square Magic nor Pixel Slide Puzzle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Square Magic or Pixel Slide Puzzle?
Square Magic ships an update every 14 months, and Pixel Slide Puzzle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Square Magic was updated on September 26, 2026 and Pixel Slide Puzzle on October 8, 2026.

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