# Dots and Boxes vs Squares*

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squares* at none against Dots and Boxes's 8. Squares* also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). Dots and Boxes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (23 vs 4). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Squares* 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 4, 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 Squares*'s.

Dots and Boxes ships an update every 2 months, Squares* every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dots and Boxes | Squares* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-and-boxes-multiplayer/id1366169655/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squares/id1637793126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CodeHound](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173184098) | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) |

## 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 |


### Squares*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squares/id1637793126)

A classic game of strategy where players aim to complete more squares than their opponent. It's a simple yet engaging experience for quick matches.

**Highlights:** Complete squares, Outscore opponent, Simple strategy, Classic gameplay

**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 Squares* free?

Squares* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Squares* is rated higher. Dots and Boxes averages 3.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Squares* averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Dots and Boxes shows ads; Squares* does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dots and Boxes or Squares*?

Dots and Boxes ships an update every 2 months, and Squares* every 19 months. Most recently, Dots and Boxes was updated on August 28, 2026 and Squares* on September 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*