Comparison

iDots and Boxes vs Trappex

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

Trappex

Features
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Trappex is a neon dots-and-boxes strategy game for 1 or 2 players. Place walls, complete squares, and outsmart a smart AI — or a friend. 3 grid sizes. Endless tactics. One winner. — HOW TO PLAY — • Tap any edge on the grid to place a wall • Close all 4 sides of a square to claim it — and earn a bonus turn • Chain reactions can hand you 5+ squares in a single turn • The player with the most claimed squares wins — INTELLIGENT AI OPPONENT — The AI reads the board in real time — it avoids gifting you free squares, blocks your chains, and closes squares the moment you leave an opening. It will not let you win easily. — THREE GRID SIZES — • Easy (4×4): 16 squares. Fast games, great for beginners • Classic (5×5): 25 squares. The balanced fan-favorite • Hard (6×6): 36 squares. Deep strategy, longer battles — TWO GAME MODES — • vs Computer: Adaptive AI at any difficulty level • 1 vs 1: Pass-and-play with a friend on the same device — FEATURES — • Stunning neon grid visuals with smooth animations • Satisfying sound effects on every move • Real-time score tracking • Instant reset, one tap to replay • Fully offline, no Wi-Fi needed • Lightweight and fast on any device — PRO STRATEGY TIPS — The best Trappex players think 3 moves ahead. Sacrifice one square to trigger a chain that wins you ten. Master the long-chain tactic and no AI — or human — will stop you. Whether you play for 2 minutes or 2 hours, Trappex delivers sharp strategy in a beautifully simple package. Download free. Play instantly. Trap everything.

Screenshots

iDots and Boxes1 screens
Trappex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iDots and Boxes at 8.4 against Trappex's 13.0. On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
iDots and Boxes versus Trappex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDots and BoxesTrappex
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKCC Tech Pty LtdFGTP Labs

In-app purchases

None

iDots and Boxes

No in-app purchases

None

Trappex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iDots and Boxes free?
iDots and Boxes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trappex free?
Trappex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iDots and Boxes or Trappex have ads?
Neither iDots and Boxes nor Trappex shows ads.

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