Comparison

Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) vs Squares²

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

Head to head
About

Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)

Features
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This is an Ad supported version of Parachute Pete. How to play - It's not enough for Pete to don his trusty parachute, board a plane, climb to 12,000 feet, and jump out of said plane. Oh no!. He's also obsessed with passing through giant rings as he free falls to the ground. Don't ask me why, it's just his thing! - Your job is to guide Pete through the rings as he free falls. Move Pete by tilting your device in the direction you wish Pete to move. Aim for the ring's dead centre or risk missing. - Score 'Ring Points' by passing through rings. - Look out for other 'things' that may hinder Pete as he hurtles to the ground. Hitting them will not only slow Pete down but you will also lose a 'Ring Point'. - Not that he'd admit it but Pete is a little bit 'OCD' when it comes to free falling through giant rings. If you miss a ring, it's game over, start again! Features - Universal app compatible with iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. - Retina display optimised. - Game Center achievements and top score leaderboard supported. - Facebook functionality supported.

About

Squares²

A colorful puzzle game where you connect three or more squares of the same color to make matches. Experience challenging levels with moving tiles and unique mechanics, including a new wild tile for exceptional combos. Enjoy a sleek design and 50 levels of brain-teasing fun.

Highlights
  • Paint and connect colorful tiles
  • Match three or more squares of the same color
  • Levels with moving tiles and planning
  • New wild tile for combos
  • 50 challenging levels
  • Classic endless mode
  • Colorblind mode
Features
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Paint squares and make matches! A simple new puzzle game that will make your brain happy! ■ HOW TO PLAY ■ To play, paint colorful tiles on the board by dragging. Connect any three or more squares of the same color and make a match. It's simple in premise, but as you pull the thread, it becomes something entirely unexpected. In some levels, tiles move like clockwork requiring precision and planning, while others feature tiles twice as big, which can turn a dire situation into your biggest match. And with the new wild tile, you can make exceptional combos never before possible in the original. ■ FEATURES ■ Since the original Squares, we've completely redesigned the experience from the ground up: ■ Simple brain busting gameplay ■ Complete 50 levels designed to take your brain to the limit ■ Compete in the classic endless mode from the original ■ Colorblind mode so every eyeball can enjoy ■ Awe-inspiring design. There's never been a puzzle game that looked this slick. ■ ABOUT SQUARES ■ We set out to create a simple puzzle game that would be new, modern, fun, and inspiring. Squares² is the culmination of that goal. We started with the innovative gameplay we released in 2016's Squares and we crafted a unique and exciting experience centered around that simple idea. From the four sided brains at Simple Machine. Creators of Pop the Lock, Calculator: The Game, and of course, the original Squares.

Screenshots

Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)4 screens
Squares²3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Squares² at none against Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)'s shown. Squares² also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Squares² sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) ships an update every 5 weeks, Squares² every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) versus Squares²: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParachute Pete (Ad Supported)Squares²
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (453 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—39.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—453 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul Andrew HerbertSimple Machine, LLC

Bugs and requests

Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Squares²

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Level 47 impossible to complete
  • Level 39 never ends despite completing objective
  • Level 42 ad popup blocks gameplay
  • Level 16 block matching doesn't register
  • Ad popup won't disappear after watching
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  • Game won't recognize completed levels
  • Out of space error when space available
  • High score resets to 0 on app restart
  • Blocks don't disappear with magical stones
  • Game logic prevents valid winning moves

Requested features

8 requests
  • Customizable block and background colors
  • Ability to mute ads or turn off sound
  • Pay-to-remove ads option
  • Horizontal gameplay mechanics
  • Time trials and multiplayer features
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  • Resume game in endless mode
  • Better colorblind mode with patterns or icons
  • Sound/music toggle setting

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)

One-time1
  • 'Remove Ads'$0.99
1 purchases

Squares²

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) free?
Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squares² free?
Squares² is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) or Squares² have ads?
Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) shows ads; Squares² does not.
Which is updated more often, Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) or Squares²?
Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) ships an update every 5 weeks, and Squares² every 5 days. Most recently, Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) was updated on October 28, 2026 and Squares² on November 6, 2026.

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