Dots & Boxes vs Connecting Dots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Dots & Boxes
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The classic Dots and Boxes now is available on your mobile devices and iPads! Dots and Boxes also known as , Dots and Squares, Boxes, Squares, Dot Box Game, Dots and Lines, Paddocks, Dots and Dashes, Connect the Dots, Square-it, Dot Game, Smart Dots, Dot Boxing, or Dot Game. HOW TO PLAY? The goal in the Dots and Squares game is to always close the square. In each round, a player chooses where to draw a line between two adjacent points. The player gains a point if he closes a square. Beat the player who closes the largest number of squares. FEATURES: - Challenge the computer, or play against your friends! - Single and multiplayer mode Game Play - Most feature-rich and challenging implementation of the classic Dots and Boxes game. - Easy to play: just tap and play - Lots of achievements Link the dots, close more squares than your opponent and try to beat our well-trained virtual players, Or play against your friends! ENJOY!!
Connecting Dots
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"Connecting Dot" - play & talk using 2 devices. Also, supports play in single device with 2 players. Players need to make squares by connecting the dots. The player who make more squares will win the game. Note: play & talk in 2 device require internet. Play in single device with 2 players
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connecting Dots at none against Dots & Boxes's 1. Connecting Dots also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 51 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Dots & Boxes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Connecting Dots asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dots & Boxes ships an update every 51 months, Connecting Dots every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dots & Boxes | Connecting Dots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 51 months | Every 5 months โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 9.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Pooja Mehta | Shebin Koshy |
In-app purchases
Dots & Boxes
- Remove Ads$0.99
Connecting Dots
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Dots & Boxes free?
Is Connecting Dots free?
Do Dots & Boxes or Connecting Dots have ads?
Which is updated more often, Dots & Boxes or Connecting Dots?
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