# Line Loops vs Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) at 67% against Line Loops's 0%. Line Loops's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Line Loops sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Line Loops holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Line Loops has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Line Loops's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Line Loops ships an update monthly, Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Line Loops | Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-loops-logic-puzzles/id1450715951/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-and-boxes-dot-game/id6474048220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Final Game Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222315343) | [Roghan Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1427720845) |

## What reviewers say

### Line Loops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-loops-logic-puzzles/id1450715951)

A relaxing logic game where players connect dots to form a single continuous loop, solving thousands of unique puzzles. It features a gradual difficulty curve, a hint system, and achievements.

**Highlights:** Thousands of unique logic puzzles, Gradual difficulty curve, Hint system, Achievements and global leaderboard, Serene visual style, Soothing background music

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Hint Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Areas | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Hint Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Hint Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Huge Hint Pack | $26.99 | one-time |


### Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-and-boxes-dot-game/id6474048220)

Connect dots to draw lines and strategically close squares to claim territory. Compete against AI or friends in this classic strategy game with multiple modes and colorful themes. Perfect for brain training and casual fun for all ages.

**Highlights:** Connect dots to draw lines, Close squares to claim territory, Single-player and multiplayer modes, Multiple difficulty levels, Squares and triangles modes, Colorful themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Line Loops free?

Line Loops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) free?

Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Line Loops or Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)?

Line Loops is rated higher. Line Loops averages 4.4 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Line Loops or Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) have ads?

Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) shows ads; Line Loops does not.

### Which is updated more often, Line Loops or Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)?

Line Loops ships an update monthly, and Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) every 17 months. Most recently, Line Loops was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) on October 25, 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.*