Comparison

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge vs Dots & Boxes

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge

Test your Sudoku skills against other players online or practice in single-player mode. Unlock harder levels, earn rewards, and utilize special modes like Notes and Turbo to enhance your gameplay. Daily challenges offer opportunities to earn medals and improve your strategy.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer online challenges
  • Single player practice mode
  • Unlockable harder levels
  • Notes mode for strategy
  • Turbo mode for faster input
  • Daily challenges with medals
Features
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What better way to test your solving skills than against another worthy opponent! If you ever thought that you were a high-skilled Sudoku player, we have just the thing for you. Sudoku Multiplayer, a carefully designed multiplayer game that allows you to play against other players online, push your Sudoku skills to the limits and keep your mind sharp! Features: - Single player mode - Play with your friends for more prizes - Challenging advancement - Unlock harder levels as you progress - Different modes available Sudoku Multiplayer also features a single player mode where you can practice and earn coins and experience points for higher and more difficult levels. As you progress, you will face more difficult opponents but you will also earn more coins and experience points. During your game you can opt-in for different modes: - Notes mode: lets you enter a number when you are not absolutely sure and avoid making a mistake. Useful for future tactics as well! - Turbo mode: once you select a number and fill the field, you can keep entering the same number without the need to click on the desired number every time. Come back every day to play the Daily Challenge. Here you can practice your skills and earn medals for your games. Sudoku Multiplayer is great for beginners but also for the experienced. You can go through the tutorial if you are new to this amazing puzzle game, but you can also quickly skip to the more challenging and mind-blowing multiplayer games to play against real players around the world and become a master Sudoku player! ---------------- Sudoku Pass Monthly Conditions: - Your subscription lasts 1 month. - You will be charged $4.99 for 1 month. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription. - Your account will be charged for a renewed subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of current subscription. You will be charged $4.99 for 1 month. - You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by accessing your account settings after purchase. - You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. - Any unused part or time-span of a free trial period will be forfeited, as soon as you purchase a subscription. - You can view our Privacy Policy here: https://www.hive5.studio/privacy-policy/ - You can view our Terms of Use here: https://www.hive5.studio/terms-and-conditions/

About

Dots & Boxes

This is a classic two-player strategy game where players take turns drawing lines to complete squares. The player with the most completed squares at the end wins. It offers single-player against AI or local multiplayer against a friend.

Highlights
  • Draw lines between adjacent dots
  • Complete squares to earn points
  • Single-player vs AI
  • Local multiplayer mode
  • Classic strategy gameplay
Features
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Relive your favorite schoolyard memories with the ultimate classic strategy game! Dots & Boxes - Classic brings the timeless pen-and-paper game right to your screen with sleek controls, multiple board grid sizes, and intense local multiplayer action. From the creators of Ludo Knight, test your tactical mind and see if your strategic skills have sharped since your school days! Whether you want to pass the time with a quick match against our clever AI bots or challenge a friend right next to you, Dots & Boxes delivers pure, addictive fun. If you love deeply intellectual games like Chess, Checkers, or Backgammon, this grid-capture puzzle will keep you hooked for hours. HOW TO PLAY: Start with an empty grid of dots. Two players take turns drawing a single horizontal or vertical line between two adjacent dots. The player who completes the fourth side of a 1×1 square box captures that grid, earns one point, and immediately gets another bonus turn! Strategize your moves to set traps, block your opponent, and trigger chain reactions to claim multiple boxes at once. The game ends when no more lines can be placed. The player with the most squares wins the match! EXCITING GAME MODES: Solo Challenge: Go head-to-head against our well-trained computer BOT/AI players designed to test your strategy. Local 2-Player Mode: Pass and play with a friend or family member on the exact same device. Perfect for competitive game nights! FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE: Customizable Board Sizes: Choose your preferred layout, ranging from quick 4x6 grids to massive, challenging dot fields. Clean, Modern Interface: Say goodbye to paper scraps. Enjoy sharp visuals and highly responsive touch controls optimized for iPhone and iPad. 100% Offline & Free: No internet or Wi-Fi required. Play completely offline anytime, anywhere. Globally loved and known by many names, including: Dots and Squares, Dot Box Game, Dots and Lines, Dots and Dashes, Connect the Dots, Smart Dots, Paddocks, Square-it, and Dot Boxing. Are you ready to outsmart your opponent? Download Dots & Boxes - Classic today and make your move!

Screenshots

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge4 screens
Dots & Boxes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge at 4.4 against Dots & Boxes's 1.9. Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (142 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Dots & Boxes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge has 142 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge ships an update every 2 weeks, Dots & Boxes every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge versus Dots & Boxes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku Multiplayer ChallengeDots & Boxes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (142 ratings) — better1.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews37.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings142 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHive 5 Studio DOOAbhishek Aryan

Customer experience

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge

All ratings135 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative55.8%

Dots & Boxes

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Multiplayer not working
  • Game not loading or crashing
  • Connection issues and server errors
  • Ads not working properly
  • Free tickets/redeem codes not working
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  • Game gets stuck or freezes
  • Updates causing usability issues
  • Avatar racism (lack of diverse options)
  • Challenge mode scoring unfair
  • Friend invites not working

Requested features

8 requests
  • More boosts available
  • Option to pay to continue after mistakes
  • Earn tickets from winning games
  • Shorter ad durations for tickets
  • Add more stickers for longer play
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  • Option to earn tickets from winning duels
  • More avatar choices
  • Improve multiplayer versus mode

Dots & Boxes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge

Subscriptions2
  • Sudoku Pass Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Sudoku Pass Monthly$9.991 Month
One-time18
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • 10,000 Coins$1.99
  • Ticket Pack$1.99
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  • Unlimited Tickets$1.99
  • Coin Pack 2$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Ticket Pack$4.99
  • Board Skin 1$4.99
  • Board Skin 5$4.99
  • Board Skin 9$4.99
  • Board Skin 10$4.99
  • Coin Pack 3$9.99
  • Ticket Pack$9.99
  • Ticket Pack$24.99
  • Coin Pack 4$24.99
  • Coin Pack 5$49.99
  • Ticket Pack 5$49.99
  • Ticket Pack$99.99
1 purchases

Dots & Boxes

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge free?
Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dots & Boxes free?
Dots & Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge or Dots & Boxes?
Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge is rated higher. Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge averages 4.4 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Dots & Boxes averages 1.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge or Dots & Boxes have ads?
Both Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge and Dots & Boxes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge or Dots & Boxes?
Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dots & Boxes every 6 months. Most recently, Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dots & Boxes on October 24, 2026.

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