Comparison

BATTLESHIP vs Dots & Boxes

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

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About

BATTLESHIP

Experience the classic naval combat board game on your mobile device. Engage in head-to-head battles in traditional mode or try the new tactical Commanders Mode with unique abilities and strategic gameplay. Challenge AI or players worldwide to become the ultimate fleet commander.

Highlights
  • Classic board game conversion
  • Head-to-head naval combat
  • Tactical Commanders Mode
  • Unique commander abilities
  • Single-player AI battles
  • Global multiplayer challenges
  • Mission and ranking system
Features
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You sank my battleship! The official version of the classic Hasbro board game of naval combat is now on mobile! Challenge other players in Classic Mode or in the all-new Commanders Mode - a fast-paced, strategic and tactical variation. Play with unique naval commanders and use resources to activate powerful special abilities that will secure you a win as you wage war on the high seas. BATTLESHIP features: CLASSIC MODE - Faithful conversion of the classic board game - Head-to-head combat - Sink your opponent’s fleet before they sink yours - Call your shot and fire! COMMANDERS MODE - BATTLESHIP with a twist! - A brand new, more tactical variation of the game - 3 new core abilities that shake up the strategic possibilities each turn - Unique special abilities for each Commander - New ship shapes to improve gameplay and the fun factor COMMANDERS - Battle with commanders from throughout the ages FLEETS - Each commander’s fleets feature unique and authentic art for each of the many warships! Watch as they come together in an epic clash of civilizations! ARENAS - Deploy your fleet to every corner of the world and battle in epic arenas inspired by historical naval battles! MISSIONS AND RANKS - Complete missions to earn medals, rank up and become the ultimate commander of the fleet! SINGLE PLAYER - Battle against AI Commanders and raise your game before heading into multiplayer! MULTIPLAYER - Take on a world of commanders all battling to have the last fleet standing and prove that you have what it takes to conquer the oceans! Join us in BATTLESHIP now, and set sail for adventure, battle and glory! BATTLESHIP is a trademark of Hasbro and is used with permission. © 2019 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

About

Dots & Boxes

This is a classic two-player strategy game where players take turns drawing lines to complete squares. The player with the most completed squares at the end wins. It offers single-player against AI or local multiplayer against a friend.

Highlights
  • Draw lines between adjacent dots
  • Complete squares to earn points
  • Single-player vs AI
  • Local multiplayer mode
  • Classic strategy gameplay
Features
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Relive your favorite schoolyard memories with the ultimate classic strategy game! Dots & Boxes - Classic brings the timeless pen-and-paper game right to your screen with sleek controls, multiple board grid sizes, and intense local multiplayer action. From the creators of Ludo Knight, test your tactical mind and see if your strategic skills have sharped since your school days! Whether you want to pass the time with a quick match against our clever AI bots or challenge a friend right next to you, Dots & Boxes delivers pure, addictive fun. If you love deeply intellectual games like Chess, Checkers, or Backgammon, this grid-capture puzzle will keep you hooked for hours. HOW TO PLAY: Start with an empty grid of dots. Two players take turns drawing a single horizontal or vertical line between two adjacent dots. The player who completes the fourth side of a 1×1 square box captures that grid, earns one point, and immediately gets another bonus turn! Strategize your moves to set traps, block your opponent, and trigger chain reactions to claim multiple boxes at once. The game ends when no more lines can be placed. The player with the most squares wins the match! EXCITING GAME MODES: Solo Challenge: Go head-to-head against our well-trained computer BOT/AI players designed to test your strategy. Local 2-Player Mode: Pass and play with a friend or family member on the exact same device. Perfect for competitive game nights! FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE: Customizable Board Sizes: Choose your preferred layout, ranging from quick 4x6 grids to massive, challenging dot fields. Clean, Modern Interface: Say goodbye to paper scraps. Enjoy sharp visuals and highly responsive touch controls optimized for iPhone and iPad. 100% Offline & Free: No internet or Wi-Fi required. Play completely offline anytime, anywhere. Globally loved and known by many names, including: Dots and Squares, Dot Box Game, Dots and Lines, Dots and Dashes, Connect the Dots, Smart Dots, Paddocks, Square-it, and Dot Boxing. Are you ready to outsmart your opponent? Download Dots & Boxes - Classic today and make your move!

Screenshots

BATTLESHIP4 screens
Dots & Boxes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dots & Boxes at Free against BATTLESHIP's $2.99. BATTLESHIP's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Dots & Boxes is free to download; BATTLESHIP costs $2.99 up front. BATTLESHIP sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dots & Boxes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BATTLESHIP holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BATTLESHIP has 2.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BATTLESHIP ships an update every 3 weeks, Dots & Boxes every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
BATTLESHIP versus Dots & Boxes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBATTLESHIPDots & Boxes
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (2.6K ratings) — better2.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size370 MB64 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMarmalade Game Studio LimitedAbhishek Aryan

Customer experience

BATTLESHIP

All ratings2,616 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive34.1%
Neutral14.5%
Negative51.3%

Dots & Boxes

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

BATTLESHIP

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Multiplayer games randomly taken over by AI
  • Challenges not tracking progress correctly
  • Inability to reconnect to interrupted online games
  • Crashes and freezes on certain device models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Pass and play mode for local multiplayer
  • Option to disable animations and speed up gameplay
  • Ability to view opponent's board after a match
  • More diverse character selection, including female options
  • Improved AI difficulty settings and behavior

Dots & Boxes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BATTLESHIP

One-time10
  • Strait of Gibraltar$2.99
  • Baltic Sea$2.99
  • Colossus Bay$2.99
Show 7 more
  • White Cliffs of Dover$2.99
  • Astrid Stormur$3.99
  • Frédéric Potier$3.99
  • Euryleia$3.99
  • Sir Phillip Wade$3.99
  • Queens of the Seas Pack$7.99
  • Super Collection$12.99
1 purchases

Dots & Boxes

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is BATTLESHIP free?
BATTLESHIP costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Dots & Boxes free?
Dots & Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BATTLESHIP or Dots & Boxes?
BATTLESHIP is rated higher. BATTLESHIP averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Dots & Boxes averages 2.0 from 7 ratings.
Do BATTLESHIP or Dots & Boxes have ads?
Dots & Boxes shows ads; BATTLESHIP does not.
Which is updated more often, BATTLESHIP or Dots & Boxes?
BATTLESHIP ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dots & Boxes every 6 months. Most recently, BATTLESHIP was updated on September 26, 2026 and Dots & Boxes on September 10, 2026.

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