# Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge vs Dots & Boxes

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge | Dots & Boxes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-multiplayer-challenge/id1454791617/reviews)** | [1.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-and-boxes-classic/id1503888992/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hive 5 Studio DOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335530933) | [Abhishek Aryan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1365121366) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-multiplayer-challenge/id1454791617)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sudoku Pass Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Sudoku Pass Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Board Skin 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Board Skin 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Board Skin 9 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Board Skin 10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Fast matchmaking
- 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Great for playing with friends
- 🧠 Stimulates logical thinking
- ✨ Smooth graphics and interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 広告 Excessive and long ads
- 🎟️ Difficulty earning tickets/rewards
- 💰 Paywall for continued play
- 🚫 Ads not working or appearing after payment
- ⏳ Long ad durations

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer not working
- Game not loading or crashing
- Connection issues and server errors
- Ads not working properly
- Free tickets/redeem codes not working

**Requested features**

- 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


### Dots & Boxes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-and-boxes-classic/id1503888992)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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