Dots & Boxes vs Connecting Dots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Dots & Boxes
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DOTS & BOXES Do you like puzzle games and strategy games? Then you will like "Dots & Boxes". Dots and Boxes is a pencil-and-paper game for two players. It was first published in the 19th century by French mathematician รdouard Lucas, who called it la pipopipette. It has gone by many other names, including the game of dots, dot to dot grid, boxes, and pigs in a pen. The game starts with an empty grid of dots. Usually two players take turns adding a single horizontal or vertical line between two unjoined adjacent dots. A player who completes the fourth side of a 1ร1 box earns one point and takes another turn. The game ends when no more lines can be placed. The winner is the player with the most points. FEATURES: - 3 different board sizes (4x4, 5x5 and 6x6) - Play versus the computer or versus a friend on the same device - Competitive Artificial Intelligence - Multi-language: English, Spanish, French More games: http://www.pegolandia.com
Connecting Dots
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"Connecting Dot" - play & talk using 2 devices. Also, supports play in single device with 2 players. Players need to make squares by connecting the dots. The player who make more squares will win the game. Note: play & talk in 2 device require internet. Play in single device with 2 players
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Connecting Dots at none against Dots & Boxes's shown. Connecting Dots also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dots & Boxes ships an update every 8 months, Connecting Dots every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.
| Parameter | Dots & Boxes | Connecting Dots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 months โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Jose Morato | Shebin Koshy |
In-app purchases
Dots & Boxes
No in-app purchases
Connecting Dots
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Dots & Boxes free?
Is Connecting Dots free?
Do Dots & Boxes or Connecting Dots have ads?
Which is updated more often, Dots & Boxes or Connecting Dots?
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