Comparison

Dots & Boxes vs Category Sort

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

Head to head
About

Dots & Boxes

Features
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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!!

About

Category Sort

A relaxing emoji puzzle game where you sort memojis into their correct categories. Progress through increasingly challenging levels that test your logic and decision-making skills with colorful visuals and smooth gameplay.

Highlights
  • Match memojis by category
  • Intuitive sorting mechanics
  • Increasing puzzle difficulty
  • Colorful visuals
  • Relaxing yet challenging gameplay
Features
Currently charting
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Category Sort is a fun and relaxing Solitaire-style emoji puzzle game where you match memojis based on their categories. Carefully observe each memoji and place it in the correct group to create perfect matches. As you progress, levels become more challenging with new categories, limited space, and tricky arrangements that test your logic and decision-making skills. The gameplay is simple to learn but offers increasing depth, making it enjoyable for both casual players and puzzle lovers. With colorful memojis, smooth interactions, and satisfying matches, Category Sort delivers a rewarding and brain-teasing experience. Features: Match memojis according to their categories Easy-to-learn, intuitive sorting mechanics Increasing difficulty with smarter puzzles Colorful visuals and smooth gameplay Relaxing yet challenging puzzle experience Sort smart, match right, and clear every level!

Screenshots

Dots & Boxes4 screens
Category Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Category Sort at every 2 weeks against Dots & Boxes's every 51 months. Category Sort also leads on chart position (#126 vs unranked). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dots & Boxes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Category Sort sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots & Boxes ships an update every 51 months, Category Sort every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Dots & Boxes versus Category Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots & BoxesCategory Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—30.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—12K — better
Update frequencyEvery 51 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#126 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1008 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPooja MehtaLion Studios Plus

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dots & Boxes

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
11 purchases

Category Sort

One-time11
  • Pack 1$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Revive Bundle$4.99
Show 8 more
  • Pack 2$7.99
  • No Ads$9.99
  • Small Pack$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$9.99
  • Battle Pass VIP$9.99
  • Pack 3$14.99
  • Medium Pack$19.99
  • Large Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Dots & Boxes free?
Dots & Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Category Sort free?
Category Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dots & Boxes or Category Sort have ads?
Both Dots & Boxes and Category Sort show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dots & Boxes or Category Sort?
Dots & Boxes ships an update every 51 months, and Category Sort every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dots & Boxes was updated on October 9, 2026 and Category Sort on October 19, 2026.

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