Comparison

Dots & Boxes vs State Connect

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

Head to head
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!

About

State Connect

Design and build intricate road networks connecting cities to manage traffic flow. Earn points by facilitating transportation, upgrade your cities, and aim for global domination in this engaging simulation game.

Highlights
  • Build motorways between cities
  • Manage traffic flow
  • Upgrade cities to create more cars
  • Dozens of levels
  • Simple finger-slide controls
  • Satisfying visuals of many cars
Features
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Build motorways between cities for cars to drive, manage traffic and earn more points to carry out even more transportation. Play State Connect to bridge all the new states territory together. This connection game is very easy to control and incredibly enjoyable to play. A huge number of different options for the construction of road systems. To build a highway - just slide your finger from one point to another and the movement will begin! Don't forget to upgrade your cities to create even more cars and take over the world! State Connect will make you feel like a real road manager and conquer world domination! Game features: - Satisfying picture of a large number of cars moving at the same time - Addictive gameplay - Dozens of levels - Beautiful animation - Simple controls - Bright colors in every territory - Exciting gaming session More than a hundred cities and even more highways. Create a road system in the city that this games world has never seen! Connect every state territory and conquer world domination! Download State Connect and play this idle management game for free.

Screenshots

Dots & Boxes4 screens
State Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: State Connect at 4.4 against Dots & Boxes's 1.9. State Connect also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (142K 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. Dots & Boxes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and State Connect sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots & Boxes ships an update every 6 months, State Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Dots & Boxes versus State Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots & BoxesState Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (8 ratings)4.4 (142K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—28.2% of reviews
Number of ratings8142K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#51 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB389 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAbhishek AryanAI Games FZ

Customer experience

Dots & Boxes

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

State Connect

All ratings141,611 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews4,930 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral15.3%
Negative56.5%

Bugs and requests

Dots & Boxes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

State Connect

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game progress reset after completing the map
  • Inability to unlock new areas due to key system issues
  • Glitches and freezes when playing for extended periods

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand to more continents and countries
  • Offline earnings and background play
  • More varied city/road types and customization options
  • Smoother progression and less repetitive late-game

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dots & Boxes

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
8 purchases

State Connect

One-time8
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Crystals Small Pack$2.99
  • Skip-It Small Pack$2.99
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  • Crystals Medium Pack$4.99
  • Skip-It Medium Pack$7.99
  • State game without Ads!$9.99
  • Crystals Big Pack$12.99
  • Skip-It Big Pack$24.99

Questions

Is Dots & Boxes free?
Dots & Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is State Connect free?
State Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dots & Boxes or State Connect?
State Connect is rated higher. Dots & Boxes averages 1.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while State Connect averages 4.4 from 142K ratings.
Do Dots & Boxes or State Connect have ads?
Both Dots & Boxes and State Connect show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dots & Boxes or State Connect?
Dots & Boxes ships an update every 6 months, and State Connect monthly. Most recently, Dots & Boxes was updated on October 24, 2026 and State Connect on October 28, 2026.

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