Comparison

Dots & Boxes vs Box Battle

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

Head to head
About

Dots & Boxes

Features
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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 Édouard 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 1×1 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

About

Box Battle

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Dive into the world of strategy and logical thinking with “Close the Region”! This addictive puzzle game mixes simple mechanics with deep strategy, offering endless fun for players of all ages. HOW TO PLAY Connect dots with lines to close regions and score points. The player who closes the most squares wins! A simple rule… but every move matters. GAME MODES - Online Multiplayer (NEW!) – challenge players from around the world through Game Center - Play vs AI – test your skills against smart opponents - Local 2-Player Mode – compete on the same device - Adjustable Grid Sizes – tailor the difficulty to your style WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT - Sharpens logical and strategic thinking - Perfect for short sessions or longer play - Family-friendly fun for all ages FOR WHOM? Ideal for kids discovering strategy, teens who love competition, and adults seeking a relaxing yet engaging challenge.

Screenshots

Dots & Boxes3 screens
Box Battle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dots & Boxes at none against Box Battle's 1. Dots & Boxes also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Box Battle's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Box Battle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dots & Boxes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots & Boxes ships an update every 8 months, Box Battle every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Dots & Boxes versus Box Battle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots & BoxesBox Battle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose MoratoPiotr Ozog

In-app purchases

None

Dots & Boxes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Box Battle

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Dots & Boxes free?
Dots & Boxes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Box Battle free?
Box Battle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dots & Boxes or Box Battle have ads?
Both Dots & Boxes and Box Battle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dots & Boxes or Box Battle?
Dots & Boxes ships an update every 8 months, and Box Battle every 8 days. Most recently, Dots & Boxes was updated on October 26, 2026 and Box Battle on October 30, 2026.

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