Push The Squares vs Wrist Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Push The Squares
Connect same-colored squares to stars in this engaging puzzle game. Navigate over 100 challenging levels to test your logic and spatial reasoning skills.
- Connect same-colored squares to stars
- Over 100 levels
- Challenging puzzles
- Logic and spatial reasoning
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Push The Squares is a new game in which you have to find the proper way to connect squares with stars of the same color. Will you be able to complete all the +100 levels of the game?
Wrist Chess
Engage in chess on your wrist, offering online play against millions via Lichess, offline challenges against Stockfish, and tactical puzzles. Spectate live tournaments and follow favorite players.
- Online play with Lichess
- Offline play against Stockfish
- Chess puzzles for tactics
- Watch Lichess TV and channels
- Tune into tournament broadcasts
- Follow preferred Lichess players
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Play Online with Lichess Connect with millions of chess players from around the world with Lichess online play. Challenge your friends or find a random opponent with the same skill level. Play Offline Against Stockfish Challenge yourself offline with games against the Stockfish engine. No internet? No problem. Hone your skills against a strong opponent even when you’re on the go. Chess Puzzles Sharpen your tactics with a diverse range of chess puzzles. Whether you’re warming up for a game or just challenging yourself, these puzzles are sure to test and enhance your skills. Watch Lichess TV and Channels Spectate Lichess TV and channels to catch ongoing games and content. Get insights into various matches and styles of play, all without leaving your wrist. Tune into Tournament Broadcasts Stay updated with live broadcasts of chess tournaments. Follow the strategies, tactics, and tension of competitive play, all from the convenience of your watch. Follow Your Preferred Lichess Players Keep tabs on your favorite Lichess players. Receive notifications about their latest moves and stay in the loop with their progress and games. Dive into the chess universe with our Chess App for watchOS. Download now for a comprehensive, on-the-go chess experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wrist Chess at none against Push The Squares's 2. Push The Squares's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). 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
Both are free to download. Push The Squares sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Wrist Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.
Push The Squares holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Push The Squares has 579 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Push The Squares's written reviews are positive against 50% of Wrist Chess's.
Push The Squares ships an update every 4 days, Wrist Chess every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Push The Squares | Wrist Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (579 ratings) — better | 3.8 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 579 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 5.0 — better | 15.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ketchapp | Lukas Kusik |
Customer experience
Push The Squares
Wrist Chess
Bugs and requests
Push The Squares
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Level editor
- More levels/content
- Option to remove ads
Wrist Chess
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Push The Squares
- Skip this level$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
Wrist Chess
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Push The Squares free?
Is Wrist Chess free?
Which has better reviews, Push The Squares or Wrist Chess?
Do Push The Squares or Wrist Chess have ads?
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