iDots and Boxes vs Squares*
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Classic paper-and-pencil game adaptation
- Two-player mode
- Simple gameplay
- Future Game Center support
- Upcoming improved graphics
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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.
Squares*
A classic game of strategy where players aim to complete more squares than their opponent. It's a simple yet engaging experience for quick matches.
- Complete squares
- Outscore opponent
- Simple strategy
- Classic gameplay
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Complete more squares than your opponent.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iDots and Boxes at 5.0 against Squares*'s 4.0. iDots and Boxes also leads on iOS requirement (8.4 vs 14.0). Squares*'s advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iDots and Boxes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
| Parameter | iDots and Boxes | Squares* |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.4 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KCC Tech Pty Ltd | Alexander Berson |
Customer experience
iDots and Boxes
Squares*
In-app purchases
iDots and Boxes
No in-app purchases
Squares*
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iDots and Boxes free?
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