Slider Dog vs Dots'n Boxes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Slider Dog
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Enjoy the classic slider puzzle with the special dog theme! Are you a dog lover? Then you will have tons of fun arranging the full pictures of the cute pups! And you can add pictures of your own pups to make the game personal for you! Two modes: Play casual or against the clock. Beat your high scores. Three difficulty levels: Play with either 4x4, 6x6 or 9x9 tiles.
Dots'n Boxes
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Dots & Boxes ā Simple Rules. Real Strategy. The classic Dots & Boxes game gets a competitive twist. Take turns drawing lines between dots and complete boxes to claim them. But not every box is worth the same ā each box has its own point value, making every move a strategic decision. Choose how you play: ⢠Online ā Compete against real players in live matches. ⢠2 Players ā Challenge a friend on the same device. ⢠VS AI ā Test your strategy against multiple AI difficulty levels. Plan your moves, avoid giving away valuable boxes, build chains, and turn the board to your advantage. Completing a box gives you another move, so one smart play can change the entire match. Features ⢠Fast, turn-based strategy gameplay ⢠Real-time online multiplayer ⢠Multiple AI difficulty levels ⢠Local two-player mode ⢠Different point values for each box ⢠Online leaderboard ⢠Simple rules with plenty of strategic depth Draw lines. Capture boxes. Score more points. Control the board.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Slider Dog at none against Dots'n Boxes's shown. Slider Dog also leads on iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Slider Dog | Dots'n Boxes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 ā better | 17.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Grutter | Murat Erdem Bostancioglu |
In-app purchases
Slider Dog
No in-app purchases
Dots'n Boxes
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Slider Dog free?
Is Dots'n Boxes free?
Do Slider Dog or Dots'n Boxes have ads?
Which is updated more often, Slider Dog or Dots'n Boxes?
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