Comparison

Dots & Boxes vs Learn The Map

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

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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

Learn The Map

Test your knowledge of countries, capitals, flags, and landmarks with this geography quiz game. Explore a political world map and learn about continents, borders, and major cities in a fun, engaging way. It's perfect for students, travelers, or anyone curious about the world.

Highlights
  • Geography quiz game
  • Learn countries, capitals, flags
  • Explore political world map
  • Image hints for clues
  • Covers all continents and countries
  • Available in multiple languages
Features
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Explore the world guess the location Learn The Map is a geography quiz game that tests how well you know countries, capitals, flags, and famous places. Whether you’re a student, traveler, or just curious, you’ll learn while you play. What you can learn Continents and world regions Countries and borders National flags Capitals and major cities Islands and important locations Key figures and landmarks Use it as a desktop globe Open the app anytime to explore a political world map: see country borders, flags, and capitals. No quiz required—use it as a simple, informative globe on your phone or tablet. How to play Choose from many maps: world, continents, or single countries. Get a random spot on the map and guess the country or region. Use the clue button for an image hint when you’re stuck. Improve over time and learn geography in a fun way. Maps you can play Continents & regions: World, USA, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia Countries: Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chad, China, Colombia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mali, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and more. Why players love Learn The Map - Educational and fun – Learn geography without it feeling like homework. - Clear, detailed maps – Easy to see borders and locations. - Image clues – Visual hints to guide you to the right answer. - Random locations – Every round is different; high replay value. - Gets challenging – From easy to hard as you improve. - Truly global – Covers all continents and dozens of countries. Languages Available in: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, Turkish, Russian. Who it’s for Students studying geography Travelers planning trips Teachers and parents Anyone who wants to know the world better Download Learn The Map and see how well you know the world. Explore, guess, and learn—one location at a time.

Screenshots

Dots & Boxes4 screens
Learn The Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Learn The Map at none against Dots & Boxes's 1. Learn The Map also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Learn The Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots & Boxes ships an update every 6 months, Learn The Map every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dots & Boxes versus Learn The Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots & BoxesLearn The Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbhishek Aryanmobinavel

Customer experience

Dots & Boxes

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

Learn The Map

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dots & Boxes

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Learn The Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dots & Boxes free?
Dots & Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn The Map free?
Learn The Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dots & Boxes or Learn The Map have ads?
Both Dots & Boxes and Learn The Map show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dots & Boxes or Learn The Map?
Dots & Boxes ships an update every 6 months, and Learn The Map every 2 months. Most recently, Dots & Boxes was updated on September 29, 2026 and Learn The Map on September 16, 2026.

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