Dots & Boxes vs DotMesh
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dots & Boxes
Relive childhood memories with this classic dot-connecting game. Link dots to close squares, outscore your opponent, and compete globally. Features AI, local multiplayer, and online matches.
- Link dots to close squares
- Play against AI
- Local multiplayer (up to 4 players)
- Online multiplayer
- Global high-score rankings
- HD graphics and smooth gameplay
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Dots & Boxes game to remember childhood. Also known as Dots and Boxes, Boxes, Squares, Square-it, Dots and Dashes,Dot Game. It is a mind storming game through which you can give your opponent a tough time as well as to robot. It is a quality game for time killers. Link the dots, close more squares than your opponent and be first in the Global High-Score, among thousands of players worldwide. GAME MODES: * Play against a highly skilled bot (AI) * Play against your friends on the same phone. Upto 4 players supported * Play online against a random opponent located anywhere in the world. There is also a functionality of entering your name and your opponent name. Game Instructions: - The goal in the Dots & Boxes game is to always close the square. At each round, a player chooses where to draw a line between two adjacent points. - The player scores a point when he closes a square, in which case he continues to play. Game Features: - Players can enter their names. - HD Graphics. - Smooth Game Play. - Cool Animations - Soothing Sounds. Don't forget to rate the app and download our other games if you like it!
DotMesh
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Play the classic Dots and Boxes like never before, now with a modern neon twist. FEATURES - Play friends online instantly, no sign-up needed - Challenge smart AI with multiple difficulty levels - Local multiplayer with up to 4 players on the same device - Beautiful neon themes and customization options - Smooth, fast, and responsive gameplay MULTIPLAYER MADE EASY Create a room and share a code to start playing in seconds. SMART AI From beginner-friendly to challenging opponents, improve your strategy anytime. CUSTOMIZE YOUR STYLE Unlock themes, colors, and styles to match your preference. Whether you are playing casually or competitively, Dotmesh brings a fresh experience to a timeless classic. Download now and start connecting the dots. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DotMesh at every 4 days against Dots & Boxes's every 14 months. Dots & Boxes's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 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
Both are free to download. Dots & Boxes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DotMesh sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dots & Boxes ships an update every 14 months, DotMesh every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dots & Boxes | DotMesh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aditya Neelkanth | Alok Rathaur |
In-app purchases
Dots & Boxes
- Remove Ads$1.99
DotMesh
- DotMesh Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- DotMesh Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Year








