Comparison

iDots and Boxes vs Dot House

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
Read full description

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

Dot House

Features
Read full description

Remember drawing dots on paper and battling to claim the most boxes? Dot House brings that beloved pen-and-paper classic to your phone — beautifully redesigned for the modern era. PASS & PLAY WITH FRIENDS Gather 2 to 6 players around one phone. Pick your names, choose your colors, and take turns drawing lines between dots. Complete all four sides of a box to claim it as your house — and earn another turn. The player with the most houses wins! DAILY CHALLENGE One puzzle. Every player on earth. Same AI opponent. Play the Daily Challenge each day against a smart-but-beatable AI on a 6×6 grid. Compare your score on the global leaderboard and build your streak. How many days can you go? FEATURES • Grid sizes from 10×10 to 40×40 — casual games or epic battles • Two-tap controls — tap a dot, tap its neighbor, done • Undo button — fix mistakes instantly • Save multiple games — family game tonight, office game tomorrow • Beautiful shareable result cards with your colorful grid • Global leaderboard with player names and country flags • Streak tracking — don't break the chain! • Works 100% offline — no WiFi needed for multiplayer • No ads. No accounts. No nonsense. PLAY ANYWHERE On a road trip. At a restaurant. During family game night. Dot House turns any moment into a battle of wits. Simple enough for kids, deep enough for strategists. Download Dot House and start claiming your territory.

Screenshots

iDots and Boxes1 screens
Dot House4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iDots and Boxes at 8.4 against Dot House's 15.1. 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 Dot House: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDots and BoxesDot House
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKCC Tech Pty LtdTANUJ KHOSLA

In-app purchases

None

iDots and Boxes

No in-app purchases

None

Dot House

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

Other comparisons