# Red Hands vs Mr. Square

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mr. Square at none against Red Hands's 1. Mr. Square also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 76%). Red Hands's advantage is ratings volume (8.1K vs 224). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Red Hands sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mr. Square asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Red Hands against 4.7 for Mr. Square. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Hands has 8.1K ratings behind it against 224, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Red Hands's written reviews are positive against 92% of Mr. Square's.

Red Hands ships an update every 4 months, Mr. Square every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Hands | Mr. Square |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-hands-fun-2-player-games/id966897134/reviews) | **[4.7 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-square/id1033690781/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 224 |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | **92.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peaksel](https://appshunter.io/developer/618105376) | [Ludic Side Tecnologia da Informacao LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/704507184) |

## What reviewers say

### Red Hands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-hands-fun-2-player-games/id966897134)

Challenge a friend to a fast-paced 2-player game testing your reflexes and speed. Tap to slap and retreat at the right moment to score points. Choose from various cool hand types for a unique experience.

**Highlights:** 2-player gameplay, Reflex and speed testing, Tap-based controls, Customizable hand types, Score tracking, First to 10 points wins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🤩 Great for playing with friends and family
- 😄 Funny and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Addictive and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Too many ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Lack of single-player mode
- 🎨 Limited character/hand customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Screen freezing or crashing issues
- Unresponsive controls or delayed input detection
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
- Graphical glitches or visual bugs

**Requested features**

- Add single-player mode against AI
- Introduce more hand/character customization options
- Reduce ads or make them less intrusive
- Implement a timer or speed mode for faster gameplay


### Mr. Square

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-square/id1033690781)

Solve challenging puzzles by painting the floor, navigating slippery surfaces and obstacles. Create your own levels or play those made by others. Customize your character with various skins and share your victories with friends.

**Highlights:** 190+ challenging levels, Level editor to create custom puzzles, Play user-created levels, Obstacles like walls, portals, and clones, 50+ character skins, Challenge friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 😊 Cute and appealing characters
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Unique and creative design
- 💻 Works without WiFi

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Too many ads/in-app purchases
- 🔊 Annoying sound effects
- 🤔 Lack of level variety

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when exiting ads
- Levels not loading properly
- Stuck on loading screen

**Requested features**

- More levels and chapters
- Ability to create and share custom levels
- Option to disable sound effects
- Better level progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red Hands free?

Red Hands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mr. Square free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Red Hands or Mr. Square?

Mr. Square is rated higher. Red Hands averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Mr. Square averages 4.7 from 224 ratings.

### Do Red Hands or Mr. Square have ads?

Red Hands shows ads; Mr. Square does not.

### Which is updated more often, Red Hands or Mr. Square?

Red Hands ships an update every 4 months, and Mr. Square every 2 months. Most recently, Red Hands was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mr. Square on November 2, 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.*