# Dots & Boxes vs State Connect

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dots & Boxes | State Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-and-boxes-classic/id1503888992/reviews) | **[4.4 (142K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-connect-traffic-control/id1590353335/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **142K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#52** |
| Size | 64 MB | 389 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Abhishek Aryan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1365121366) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### State Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-connect-traffic-control/id1590353335)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Small Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip-It Small Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Medium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip-It Medium Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| State game without Ads! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Big Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Skip-It Big Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Appealing visual design
- ⏱️ Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and frequent ads
- 💰 Expensive ad removal option
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after completing the map
- 🔌 Requires internet connection, no offline mode

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*