Squares* vs Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle
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.
Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle
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A new way to play the classic dots-and-boxes puzzle! Roll the dice, choose your lines and claim squares before your opponent. Dots & Squares combines classic dots-and-boxes strategy with dice, special abilities, charming characters and competitive gameplay. ROLL THE DICE. PLAN YOUR MOVES. Every turn begins with a roll. Use your moves wisely, connect the dots and complete squares before your opponent can take them. THINK AHEAD Every line matters. Avoid giving away easy squares, set up your next move and outsmart your opponent with clever plays. MASTER SPECIAL ABILITIES Discover abilities that can change the course of a match. Use them at the right moment and develop your own strategy. PROGRESS THROUGH YOUR JOURNEY Complete levels, earn stars and take on new challenges as you progress. CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS Put your strategy to the test against friends and see who can claim the most squares. CLIMB THE LEADERBOARD Compete, improve your score and rise through the rankings. GAME FEATURES • A fresh twist on classic Dots & Boxes • Unique dice-based gameplay • Strategic special abilities • Multiple boards and challenges • Charming characters and animations • Competitive play with friends • Leaderboards • Daily challenges and rewards • Easy to learn, challenging to master Connect the dots. Claim the squares. Outsmart your opponent. Roll the dice and start playing Dots & Squares today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Squares* at none against Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle's shown. Squares* also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 19 months). 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.
Squares* ships an update every 19 months, Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Squares* | Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Alexander Berson | Abdulkadir Ildeniz |
In-app purchases
Squares*
No in-app purchases
Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle
No in-app purchases
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