Comparison

iDots and Boxes vs Dots and Boxes

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

Head to head
About

iDots and Boxes

Relive the classic paper-and-pencil game of connecting dots to form boxes. Enjoy a simple, two-player experience perfect for family fun. Future updates promise Game Center integration and enhanced graphics.

Highlights
  • Classic paper-and-pencil game adaptation
  • Two-player mode
  • Simple gameplay
  • Future Game Center support
  • Upcoming improved graphics
Features
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The classic game you used to play on paper. I built this game because my kids and I love playing this game together. It is a basic version right now. It supports 2 player mode only. Game Center and new and improved graphics coming soon.

About

Dots and Boxes

Engage in a classic pencil-and-paper strategy game with this digital multiplayer version. Connect dots to form squares and outscore your opponents in live online matches, private games with friends, or offline against the computer. Bet on matches and climb the global leaderboard.

Highlights
  • Live online multiplayer
  • Private matches with friends
  • Offline AI opponent
  • Betting and rewards
  • Live chat with opponents
  • Global leaderboard
  • Facebook login
Features
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Dots and Boxes is a LIVE, online Multiplayer version of the popular classic board game- Dots & Boxes. This amazing game is a modern take on the pencil-and-paper game that has been a favourite among players all over the world. 

 Objective of the game is to link any 2 dots and close the squares. The player who closes the most number of boxes wins. You and your opponents take turns to connect dots by adding a single horizontal or vertical line between 2 adjacent dots.

 Dots and Boxes: Multiplayer offers you a wide range of game modes including MULTIPLAYER mode where you play against players worldwide. 
PRIVATE mode lets you Create or Join a match with your family and friends. 
OFFLINE mode for keeping you engaged when you are away from the internet.

 Features:

 • Live, Online Multiplayer Dots & Boxes game • Play with gamers all over the world with MULTIPLAYER mode
 • Play PRIVATE game with your friends and family 
• Play OFFLINE turn-based game against the computer • Place your desired BET amounts and win Double Rewards • CHAT Live with opponents while playing
 • Top the Global LEADERBOARD and be the ultimate Champion • Login with FACEBOOK 
• Designed for both smartphones and tablets 
• Suitable for all ages

 If you love playing board games online, you will love Dots and Boxes. A perfect puzzle game for your friends and family. Download and play for Free!

Screenshots

iDots and Boxes1 screens
Dots and Boxes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iDots and Boxes at 5.0 against Dots and Boxes's 3.7. iDots and Boxes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Dots and Boxes's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price 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. Dots and Boxes sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. iDots and Boxes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iDots and Boxes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dots and Boxes has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iDots and Boxes versus Dots and Boxes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDots and BoxesDots and Boxes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews—46.7% of reviews
Number of ratings123 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.4 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKCC Tech Pty LtdCodeHound

Customer experience

iDots and Boxes

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

Dots and Boxes

All ratings23 ratings
Positive65.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative30.4%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative46.7%

In-app purchases

None

iDots and Boxes

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Dots and Boxes

One-time8
  • 10000 Coins$0.99
  • 25000 Coins$1.99
  • 50000 Coins$2.99
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  • 100K Coins$3.99
  • 250K Coins$4.99
  • 95000 Coins$4.99
  • 750K Coins$5.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is iDots and Boxes free?
iDots and Boxes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dots and Boxes free?
Dots and Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iDots and Boxes or Dots and Boxes?
iDots and Boxes is rated higher. iDots and Boxes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dots and Boxes averages 3.7 from 23 ratings.
Do iDots and Boxes or Dots and Boxes have ads?
Dots and Boxes shows ads; iDots and Boxes does not.

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