Comparison

Dots and Boxes vs Four in a Row

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

Head to head
About

Dots and Boxes

Engage in a classic pencil-and-paper strategy game with this digital multiplayer version. Connect dots to form squares and outscore your opponents in live online matches, private games with friends, or offline against the computer. Bet on matches and climb the global leaderboard.

Highlights
  • Live online multiplayer
  • Private matches with friends
  • Offline AI opponent
  • Betting and rewards
  • Live chat with opponents
  • Global leaderboard
  • Facebook login
Features
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Dots and Boxes is a LIVE, online Multiplayer version of the popular classic board game- Dots & Boxes. This amazing game is a modern take on the pencil-and-paper game that has been a favourite among players all over the world. 

 Objective of the game is to link any 2 dots and close the squares. The player who closes the most number of boxes wins. You and your opponents take turns to connect dots by adding a single horizontal or vertical line between 2 adjacent dots.

 Dots and Boxes: Multiplayer offers you a wide range of game modes including MULTIPLAYER mode where you play against players worldwide. 
PRIVATE mode lets you Create or Join a match with your family and friends. 
OFFLINE mode for keeping you engaged when you are away from the internet.

 Features:

 • Live, Online Multiplayer Dots & Boxes game • Play with gamers all over the world with MULTIPLAYER mode
 • Play PRIVATE game with your friends and family 
• Play OFFLINE turn-based game against the computer • Place your desired BET amounts and win Double Rewards • CHAT Live with opponents while playing
 • Top the Global LEADERBOARD and be the ultimate Champion • Login with FACEBOOK 
• Designed for both smartphones and tablets 
• Suitable for all ages

 If you love playing board games online, you will love Dots and Boxes. A perfect puzzle game for your friends and family. Download and play for Free!

About

Four in a Row

Experience a classic strategy game with online and offline modes. Challenge AI opponents, compete with players worldwide, and track your progress with detailed statistics. Connect with other gamers, chat during matches, and customize your experience with themes and dark mode.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer matches
  • Offline AI challenges
  • Detailed game statistics
  • Friend-making features
  • In-game chat
  • Dark mode
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Welcome to an exciting gaming adventure where every move counts! Our app brings you a rich blend of features that cater to both competitive and casual gamers. Get ready for an exhilarating gaming journey with: Online Multiplayer Engage with players across the globe in thrilling matches. Perfect for gamers seeking a challenging and interactive experience. Offline AI Challenges Sharpen your skills against advanced AI opponents. With multiple difficulty settings, you can steadily progress and refine your strategies. Detailed Statistics Keep track of your gaming achievements. Our detailed statistics help you analyze and improve your gameplay, celebrating every victory. Make Friends Connect with a other gamers. Forge new friendships, challenge others, and rise through the ranks as you compete. Chat Features Communicate with players from all over the world. Exchange strategies, share experiences, or simply chat while enjoying your game. Dark Mode A comfortable gaming experience, day or night. Our dark mode is easy on the eyes, ensuring longer, strain-free gaming sessions. Customizable Themes Tailor your gaming environment to your taste. Choose from a variety of themes to personalize your app's look and feel. Join us in this gaming universe and experience the thrill of competition and the joy of strategic play. Download now and start your journey to becoming a gaming champion!

Screenshots

Dots and Boxes4 screens
Four in a Row4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Four in a Row at 4.9 against Dots and Boxes's 3.7. Four in a Row also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 23) and review sentiment (63% vs 47%). Dots and Boxes's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Boxes sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Four in a Row sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Four in a Row holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Four in a Row has 2.3K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Dots and Boxes's written reviews are positive against 63% of Four in a Row's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots and Boxes ships an update every 2 months, Four in a Row every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dots and Boxes versus Four in a Row: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots and BoxesFour in a Row
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (23 ratings)4.9 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews63.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings232.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB128 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCodeHoundDonkeyCat GmbH

Customer experience

Dots and Boxes

All ratings23 ratings
Positive65.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative30.4%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative46.7%

Four in a Row

All ratings2,292 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive63.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative32.1%

Bugs and requests

Dots and Boxes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Four in a Row

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Randomly ends games
  • Cheating issues
  • Cannot connect anymore

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow resetting ranking from fresh
  • Fix connection issues
  • Improve anti-cheat measures

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Dots and Boxes

One-time8
  • 10000 Coins$0.99
  • 25000 Coins$1.99
  • 50000 Coins$2.99
Show 5 more
  • 100K Coins$3.99
  • 250K Coins$4.99
  • 95000 Coins$4.99
  • 750K Coins$5.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
10 purchases

Four in a Row

One-time10
  • Small Credit Package$0.99
  • Small Coin Package$1.99
  • Disable Ads$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Pro - 1 month$3.99
  • Medium Credit Package$4.99
  • Medium Coin Package$4.99
  • Pro - 3 months$5.99
  • Pro - 12 months$14.99
  • Large Coin Package$15.99
  • Large Credit Package$17.99

Questions

Is Dots and Boxes free?
Dots and Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Four in a Row free?
Four in a Row is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dots and Boxes or Four in a Row?
Four in a Row is rated higher. Dots and Boxes averages 3.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Four in a Row averages 4.9 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Dots and Boxes or Four in a Row have ads?
Both Dots and Boxes and Four in a Row show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dots and Boxes or Four in a Row?
Dots and Boxes ships an update every 2 months, and Four in a Row every 4 weeks. Most recently, Dots and Boxes was updated on November 2, 2026 and Four in a Row on November 7, 2026.

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