Comparison

Dots & Boxes vs Inkboxes

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

Inkboxes

This game reimagines a classic pencil-and-paper box-claiming challenge with a digital twist. Enjoy various game modes, customizable boards, and a sharp AI opponent, all playable offline. It offers a visually appealing experience with themes and animations, and tracks your progress privately on your device.

Highlights
  • Classic and reimagined game modes
  • Customizable board sizes
  • Challenging AI opponent
  • Pass & Play multiplayer
  • Two visual themes
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline play
Features
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Claim boxes. Build chains. Outsmart the Inkmaster- AI. Inkboxes takes the classic pencil-and-paper game and turns it into a beautiful, fast, on-device experience. Connect the dots, claim boxes, chain combos, and outsmart a razor-sharp AI — no account, no sign-up, no internet required. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY • Classic — the timeless rules, refined. • Blitz — race the clock in a timed showdown. • Power-Up — special moves that shake up the board. • Streak — line up your marks N-in-a-row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal). PLAY YOUR WAY • Board sizes from 3×3 up to 10×10 — plus a custom grid. • Face a sharp AI across four difficulties: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert. • Or go head-to-head in Pass & Play on a single device. BEAUTIFUL BY DESIGN • Two hand-crafted themes: warm Paper (light) and vivid Neon (dark). • Satisfying haptics, chain-celebration bursts, and smooth animations. • Universal — looks stunning on iPhone and iPad, portrait or landscape. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Wins, losses, streaks, boxes claimed, and best times. • Eight achievements to unlock as you master the board. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT • Everything lives on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. Rediscover the game everyone knows — reimagined for your pocket. — Remove Ads is available as an auto-renewing subscription: • Yearly — $12.99/year • Monthly — $2.99/month Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your device's Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://neoninkbox.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://neoninkbox.com/privacy

Screenshots

Dots & Boxes4 screens
Inkboxes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Inkboxes at 5.0 against Dots & Boxes's 3.0. Inkboxes also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 14 months). Dots & Boxes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Dots & Boxes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Inkboxes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inkboxes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots & Boxes ships an update every 14 months, Inkboxes every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dots & Boxes versus Inkboxes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots & BoxesInkboxes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAditya NeelkanthECOMXCHANGEMV PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

Dots & Boxes

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Inkboxes

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dots & Boxes

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
2 purchases

Inkboxes

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Remove Ads (Yearly)$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Dots & Boxes free?
Dots & Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inkboxes free?
Inkboxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dots & Boxes or Inkboxes?
Inkboxes is rated higher. Dots & Boxes averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Inkboxes averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Dots & Boxes or Inkboxes have ads?
Inkboxes shows ads; Dots & Boxes does not.
Which is updated more often, Dots & Boxes or Inkboxes?
Dots & Boxes ships an update every 14 months, and Inkboxes every 8 days. Most recently, Dots & Boxes was updated on October 8, 2026 and Inkboxes on October 10, 2026.

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