Comparison

Dots and Boxes vs Connect the dots. Dot to dot

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

Head to head

Dots and Boxes

Classic Board Strategy

Free

🎮 Games

★ 3.723 ratingsView app →

Connect the dots. Dot to dot

Connecting puzzles for adults

Free

🎮 Games

★ 4.6311 ratingsView app →

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

Read full description

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

Connect the dots. Dot to dot

Connect dots by number to reveal unique hidden images. This puzzle game offers a relaxing experience with a variety of themes and helpful boosters. Play offline and enjoy a brain-training activity suitable for the whole family.

Highlights

Connect dots by number
Reveal hidden images
Variety of image themes
Playable offline
Brain training and attention development
Booster tools

Read full description

"Argo dots" is a great puzzle game in the style of coloring apps. Start connecting point to point and create unique images. You can enjoy images of people, animals, magical creatures, birds and more. Our app will help you feel better and relax. Features: - A variety of images for every taste - 3 kinds of boosters to help you connect all the dots - Unique space magic atmosphere - Ability to play without Internet. Starting to play online, you can continue to connect the dots without the Internet - Images consist of 100 to 1000 dots - The application is suitable for adults and children - This is a great family game that trains the brain and attention - Once all the dots are connected, you will see a hidden image How to play: It's simple! Connect all the dots by numbers in order. This is a great app for adults to relieve stress as well as to spend time with your child. Terms of use: https://reshetnikoff.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://reshetnikoff.com/policy/

Screenshots

Dots and Boxes4 screens

Connect the dots. Dot to dot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Connect the dots. Dot to dot at 4.6 against Dots and Boxes's 3.7. Connect the dots. Dot to dot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (71% vs 47%). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Dots and Boxes sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Connect the dots. Dot to dot sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Connect the dots. Dot to dot holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect the dots. Dot to dot has 311 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 71% of Connect the dots. Dot to dot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots and Boxes ships an update every 2 months, Connect the dots. Dot to dot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level

Dots and Boxes versus Connect the dots. Dot to dot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Dots and Boxes	Connect the dots. Dot to dot
Price	Free	Free
Rating	3.7 (23 ratings)	4.6 (311 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	46.7% of reviews	71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings	23	311 — better
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	94 MB	59 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	CodeHound	Alexey Reshetnikov

Customer experience

Dots and Boxes

All ratings23 ratings

Positive65.2%

Neutral4.3%

Negative30.4%

Written reviews15 reviews

Positive46.7%

Neutral6.7%

Negative46.7%

Connect the dots. Dot to dot

All ratings308 ratings

Positive90.9%

Neutral3.9%

Negative5.2%

Written reviews14 reviews

Positive71.4%

Neutral0.0%

Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

Dots and Boxes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Connect the dots. Dot to dot

Reported bugs

3 issues

Constant crashing on open
Next dot unresponsive
Bow thing (hint) doesn't work

Requested features

4 requests

Show completed dot version with star background
Dark theme option
Easy, medium, hard modes
Add color

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Dots and Boxes

One-time8

10000 Coins$0.99
25000 Coins$1.99
50000 Coins$2.99

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100K Coins$3.99
250K Coins$4.99
95000 Coins$4.99
750K Coins$5.99
Remove Ads$9.99

7 purchases

Connect the dots. Dot to dot

Subscriptions7

No more ads$2.497 Days
No ads$2.491 Month
Unlimited boosters & no ads2 variants$2.997 Days

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PRO version3 Days trial$3.991 Month
PRO version3 Days trial$7.997 Days
PRO version for a month$16.991 Month
PRO version for a year$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Dots and Boxes free?

Dots and Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Connect the dots. Dot to dot free?

Connect the dots. Dot to dot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Which has better reviews, Dots and Boxes or Connect the dots. Dot to dot?

Connect the dots. Dot to dot is rated higher. Dots and Boxes averages 3.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Connect the dots. Dot to dot averages 4.6 from 311 ratings.

Do Dots and Boxes or Connect the dots. Dot to dot have ads?

Dots and Boxes shows ads; Connect the dots. Dot to dot does not.

Which is updated more often, Dots and Boxes or Connect the dots. Dot to dot?

Dots and Boxes ships an update every 2 months, and Connect the dots. Dot to dot every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dots and Boxes was updated on October 22, 2026 and Connect the dots. Dot to dot on October 23, 2026.