iDots and Boxes vs Grid Grab
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.
Grid Grab
Engage in a classic strategy game of drawing lines and capturing boxes. Compete against players worldwide on a real-time global leaderboard. Enjoy fast, fluid gameplay with multiple grid sizes for varied challenges.
- Real-time global leaderboard
- Classic Dots & Boxes strategy
- Fast, fluid gameplay
- Multiple grid sizes
- Free to play
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Grid Grab is the ultimate competitive dots and boxes experience. Draw lines, capture boxes, and outsmart your opponents in this classic strategy game — now with a real-time global leaderboard. HOW TO PLAY: - Take turns drawing lines between dots on the grid - Complete the fourth side of a box to claim it and earn a bonus turn - The player who captures the most boxes wins! FEATURES: - Live Global Leaderboard — see how you rank against players worldwide - Classic Dots & Boxes Strategy — easy to learn, hard to master - Fast, fluid gameplay built for iPhone - Multiple grid sizes to suit any skill level - Free to play Whether you're a casual player or a competitive strategist, Grid Grab is the dots and boxes game built for serious players. Download now and start climbing the ranks!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: iDots and Boxes at none against Grid Grab's shown. iDots and Boxes also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (8.4 vs 17.0). Grid Grab's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iDots and Boxes against 5.0 for Grid Grab. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
| Parameter | iDots and Boxes | Grid Grab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KCC Tech Pty Ltd | normank |
In-app purchases
iDots and Boxes
No in-app purchases
Grid Grab
No in-app purchases
