Comparison

Dots and Boxes Online vs Dots'n Boxes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dots and Boxes Online

This is a digital version of the classic two-player board game where players draw lines to complete boxes and earn points. Choose your board size and play against a friend online or practice against AI.

Highlights
  • Two-player gameplay
  • Online multiplayer
  • AI opponent
  • Customizable board size
  • Score tracking
Features
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Classic board game, originally called la pipopipette, played by 2 players. Game starts with an empty grid of dots, two players take turns adding a single horizontal or vertical line between two unjoined adjacent dots. The player who completes the fourth side of a 1×1 box earns one point and takes another turn. The game ends by filling the whole grid when no more lines can be placed. Player with the most points is the winner. The board size can be choosen by a player. The minimum board size is 2×2 for a short game which is good for a begginers. For advanced players the recommended board size is 5×5. Play with your friend in Online game or you can always practice with AI. Practice your strategy and concentration, become an unbeatable champion in Dots and Boxes Online and have fun!

About

Dots'n Boxes

Features
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Dots & Boxes — Simple Rules. Real Strategy. The classic Dots & Boxes game gets a competitive twist. Take turns drawing lines between dots and complete boxes to claim them. But not every box is worth the same — each box has its own point value, making every move a strategic decision. Choose how you play: • Online — Compete against real players in live matches. • 2 Players — Challenge a friend on the same device. • VS AI — Test your strategy against multiple AI difficulty levels. Plan your moves, avoid giving away valuable boxes, build chains, and turn the board to your advantage. Completing a box gives you another move, so one smart play can change the entire match. Features • Fast, turn-based strategy gameplay • Real-time online multiplayer • Multiple AI difficulty levels • Local two-player mode • Different point values for each box • Online leaderboard • Simple rules with plenty of strategic depth Draw lines. Capture boxes. Score more points. Control the board.

Screenshots

Dots and Boxes Online3 screens
Dots'n Boxes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dots and Boxes Online at none against Dots'n Boxes's shown. Dots and Boxes Online also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.6). Dots'n Boxes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots and Boxes Online ships an update every 5 days, Dots'n Boxes every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dots and Boxes Online versus Dots'n Boxes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots and Boxes OnlineDots'n Boxes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiri StoklasMurat Erdem Bostancioglu

In-app purchases

None

Dots and Boxes Online

No in-app purchases

None

Dots'n Boxes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dots and Boxes Online free?
Dots and Boxes Online is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dots'n Boxes free?
Dots'n Boxes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dots and Boxes Online or Dots'n Boxes have ads?
Dots'n Boxes shows ads; Dots and Boxes Online does not.
Which is updated more often, Dots and Boxes Online or Dots'n Boxes?
Dots and Boxes Online ships an update every 5 days, and Dots'n Boxes every 2 days. Most recently, Dots and Boxes Online was updated on September 30, 2026 and Dots'n Boxes on September 30, 2026.

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