The Gloom Dragon vs DotsBoxes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Gloom Dragon
Embark on an augmented reality adventure where you battle monsters and solve puzzles using a magical sword and shield. This interactive book experience brings a fantasy world to life, allowing you to earn gold and face the formidable Gloom Dragon.
- Augmented Reality experience
- Fantasy adventure gameplay
- Monster battles
- Puzzle solving
- Interactive book integration
- Gold earning system
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The Gloom Dragon - Smart Book is an Augmented Reality reading experience. You are a Fighter and equipped with the magical Sword Rilgist and a shield you will go on adventures in the Peasoup universe. Fight monsters, solve puzzles to earn gold, and battle the mean Gloom Dragon in this spectacular Augmented Reality adventure. Use the book and app together to get an enhanced reading experience
DotsBoxes
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Dots & Boxes is the classic pencil-and-paper game, reimagined for your phone. Connect dots, claim boxes, and outsmart your opponent in this timeless strategy game. PLAY LOCAL • Two players, one device — pass and play • Choose your board size: Beginner (6×6), Intermediate (8×6), or Expert (10×8) • Great for quick games with family and friends PLAY ONLINE • Multiplayer with 2–8 players • Host a game and share your room code • Join friends instantly with their code • Real-time gameplay — no waiting, no lag SIMPLE RULES, DEEP STRATEGY Take turns drawing lines between dots. Complete a square to claim it and earn a point. The player with the most boxes wins. Easy to learn, satisfying to master. • Clean, classic design with a warm parchment-style look • Works great on iPhone and iPad • Free to play Whether you're playing on the couch or across the world, Dots & Boxes brings people together. Download now and start connecting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Gloom Dragon at 13.0 against DotsBoxes's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | The Gloom Dragon | DotsBoxes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 618 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peasoup ApS | Muhammad Mohsin Mehdi |
In-app purchases
The Gloom Dragon
No in-app purchases
DotsBoxes
No in-app purchases
Questions
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