Comparison

Dots and Boxes vs 3 Dots

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

3 Dots

A challenging matching puzzle game where you connect same-colored balls to crush them. Solve puzzles, sharpen your mind with increasing difficulty, and enjoy endless fun. Achieve objectives before time runs out and use boosters to help you succeed.

Highlights
  • Connect same-colored balls
  • Crush and clear dots
  • 500+ exciting levels
  • Variety of colored balls
  • 6+ boosters
  • Time-based objectives
Features
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3 Dots - Connect Em All! is challenging matching puzzle game, connecting the balls of same color to crush them. This game is full of surprises and endless fun to solve challenging puzzles and help to relax after stressful studying and working hours. Sharpen your mind with so many different levels that little by little increase puzzle difficulty. Enjoy your time and train your brain in 3 Dots color puzzle game! How to play and become a matching master? Hold and swipe your finger across adjacent same colored blocks to connect dots. Clear the dots with same color to crush them and to kill them all. Make the longest chains and break them to complete the level faster. You need to achieve the objective before time run out! Game Features: 500+ Exciting levels with moves and time features Enjoy a variety of colored balls 6+ Boosters to help you connect the dots faster to complete the level Easy to control with the simple tap and fun to play yet challenging to master! Collect em all - clear the dots Play FREE matching games classics for adults and kids anytime & anywhere 3 Dots - Connect Em All - The best time killer and super addictive matching puzzle game and beautiful color game. Download for free and start your relaxing journey today! if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us: support@lihuhugames.com

Screenshots

Dots and Boxes4 screens
3 Dots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3 Dots at 4.7 against Dots and Boxes's 3.7. 3 Dots also leads on ratings volume (78K vs 23). Dots and Boxes's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 34%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 3 Dots sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3 Dots holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3 Dots has 78K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Dots and Boxes's written reviews are positive against 34% of 3 Dots's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots and Boxes ships an update every 2 months, 3 Dots monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dots and Boxes versus 3 Dots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots and Boxes3 Dots
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (23 ratings)4.7 (78K ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews — better34.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2378K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB240 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCodeHoundLIHUHU PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Dots and Boxes

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

3 Dots

All ratings77,769 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews415 reviews
Positive34.2%
Neutral21.4%
Negative44.3%

Bugs and requests

Dots and Boxes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

3 Dots

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezing during ads
  • Inconsistent level difficulty

Requested features

3 requests
  • Reduce frequency and duration of ads
  • Improve color distribution on boards
  • Add option to pay for ad-free experience

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
15 purchases

3 Dots

One-time15
  • Last Spin (reward x3)$0.99
  • 150 coins$1.99
  • Piggy bank$2.99
Show 12 more
  • Beginner's Bundle$4.99
  • Remove Ads$6.99
  • 750 coins$7.99
  • Master Bundle$8.99
  • Skip Ticket 2$9.99
  • Weekly Offer$9.99
  • Super Bundle$16.99
  • 3750 coins$24.99
  • Skip Ticket 3$29.99
  • Mega Bundle$36.99
  • Giant Bundle$74.99
  • Legend Bundle$89.99

Questions

Is Dots and Boxes free?
Dots and Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3 Dots free?
3 Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dots and Boxes or 3 Dots?
3 Dots is rated higher. Dots and Boxes averages 3.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while 3 Dots averages 4.7 from 78K ratings.
Do Dots and Boxes or 3 Dots have ads?
Both Dots and Boxes and 3 Dots show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dots and Boxes or 3 Dots?
Dots and Boxes ships an update every 2 months, and 3 Dots monthly. Most recently, Dots and Boxes was updated on October 22, 2026 and 3 Dots on October 29, 2026.

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