# Dots and Boxes vs Dots and Boxes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dots and Boxes at none against Dots and Boxes's 8. Dots and Boxes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). Dots and Boxes's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dots and Boxes sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Dots and Boxes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dots and Boxes holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dots and Boxes has 23 ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of Dots and Boxes's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dots and Boxes | Dots and Boxes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-and-boxes-multiplayer/id1366169655/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-and-boxes-party-game/id1551029780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CodeHound](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173184098) | [Ziya Bal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045203316) |

## What reviewers say

### Dots and Boxes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-and-boxes-multiplayer/id1366169655)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100K Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 250K Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 95000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 750K Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


### Dots and Boxes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-and-boxes-party-game/id1551029780)

A digital version of the classic pencil-and-paper game where players connect dots to form boxes. Compete with friends, family, or AI to claim the most boxes and win. Offers single-player, local multiplayer, and remote play options for up to six players.

**Highlights:** Single, multi, and remote gameplay, Up to 6 players, Remote play with multiple devices, Strategic thinking, Different board sizes, Beautiful graphics and animations, Safe for children

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dots and Boxes free?

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

### Is Dots and Boxes free?

Dots and Boxes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dots and Boxes or Dots and Boxes?

Dots and Boxes is rated higher. Dots and Boxes averages 3.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Dots and Boxes averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Dots and Boxes or Dots and Boxes have ads?

Dots and Boxes shows ads; Dots and Boxes does not.

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