Binky vs DotsBoxes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Binky
This app offers a stress-free social media experience by providing an endless stream of random content with satisfying micro-thrills. Enjoy the fun of scrolling and interacting without the pressure of privacy concerns or the need to craft perfect responses.
- Infinite list of random content (Binks)
- Like and swipe interactions
- AI-generated comments
- Privacy-focused design
- Non-functional share button
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Binky is the most stress-free social media app ever! Think about all those times when you want to scroll through a feed on your phone, but you don't want to read depressing news articles or see photos from people who seem happier than you. Binky gives you the incessant micro-thrills of scrolling through stuff, never knowing what's coming next, without all the hassle. And the things you do in Binky don't end up on a server somewhere for the world to see. It's all the fun of social media with all the privacy you wish you had! Features: * An infinite list of random stuff (we call them "Binks"), with pictures. You won't care about some of them, but others will give you a fleeting feeling of satisfaction -- just like a real app! * Each Bink has a Like button so that you can like it, just like a real app! * Swipe left or right on Binks, because it's weirdly satisfying, just like a real app! * Leave a comment! Unlike a real app, you don't have to stress about what to say. Just mash the keyboard and Binky will think of an appropriate comment for you! Where's THAT feature, Facebook? * A "share" button that doesn't do anything! * Scroll through over a thousand Binks, including: sawdust, Sam Cooke, rutabagas, laser tag, merman, mascara, puddles, and elbow. If you read all the way through that last bullet point, you're already hooked. Download it today!
DotsBoxes
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Dots & Boxes is the classic pencil-and-paper game, reimagined for your phone. Connect dots, claim boxes, and outsmart your opponent in this timeless strategy game. PLAY LOCAL • Two players, one device — pass and play • Choose your board size: Beginner (6×6), Intermediate (8×6), or Expert (10×8) • Great for quick games with family and friends PLAY ONLINE • Multiplayer with 2–8 players • Host a game and share your room code • Join friends instantly with their code • Real-time gameplay — no waiting, no lag SIMPLE RULES, DEEP STRATEGY Take turns drawing lines between dots. Complete a square to claim it and earn a point. The player with the most boxes wins. Easy to learn, satisfying to master. • Clean, classic design with a warm parchment-style look • Works great on iPhone and iPad • Free to play Whether you're playing on the couch or across the world, Dots & Boxes brings people together. Download now and start connecting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DotsBoxes at none against Binky's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Binky sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DotsBoxes asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Binky | DotsBoxes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (104 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 104 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dan Kurtz | Muhammad Mohsin Mehdi |
Bugs and requests
Binky
Reported bugs
2 issues- Scrolling performance issues on iPhone 13 Pro and newer models
- Swipe animations are choppy and difficult to execute
Requested features
16 requests- Double-tap to like feature (mentioned by multiple users)
- Save/bookmark posts functionality
- Custom comment composition instead of auto-generated
- User profiles with saved posts history
- Notifications system (even if pointless)
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- Messaging feature with random users
- Search functionality with random results
- More content with captions and trivia/facts
- Video content in addition to images
- Category/topic filtering for personalized feeds
- Time tracking feature to show usage
- iPhone 13 Pro ProMotion 120Hz support
- Local image caching
- Visual feedback effects (heart pop-up animations)
- Ability to post user's own content
- App notifications with random numbers
DotsBoxes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Binky
- Binky Tip Jar$0.99
- Binky Donation2 variants$1.99
DotsBoxes
No in-app purchases









