Squares* vs Classic Dots and Boxes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Squares*
A classic game of strategy where players aim to complete more squares than their opponent. It's a simple yet engaging experience for quick matches.
- Complete squares
- Outscore opponent
- Simple strategy
- Classic gameplay
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Complete more squares than your opponent.
Classic Dots and Boxes
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Dots and Boxes is the timeless strategy game you know and love! Connect the dots, draw lines, and complete boxes to score points. Play against friends or challenge the smart AI. Simple to learn, fun to master — perfect for all ages. Features: • Classic dots & boxes gameplay • Play vs AI or with friends • Multiple grid sizes • Smooth and intuitive controls • Score tracking and game stats • Clean, modern design Think ahead, block your opponent, and capture the most boxes to win!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Squares* at none against Classic Dots and Boxes's shown. Squares* also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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 | Squares* | Classic Dots and Boxes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Berson | Abirami Subbaiah |
In-app purchases
Squares*
No in-app purchases
Classic Dots and Boxes
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Squares* or Classic Dots and Boxes have ads?
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