Comparison

Squares* vs Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Complete squares
  • Outscore opponent
  • Simple strategy
  • Classic gameplay
Features
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Complete more squares than your opponent.

About

Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Squares*2 screens
Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Squares* versus Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquares*Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB116 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlexander BersonAbdulkadir Ildeniz

In-app purchases

None

Squares*

No in-app purchases

None

Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squares* free?
Squares* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle free?
Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Squares* or Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle have ads?
Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle shows ads; Squares* does not.
Which is updated more often, Squares* or Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle?
Squares* ships an update every 19 months, and Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle weekly. Most recently, Squares* was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dots & Boxes, Dice Puzzle on October 8, 2026.

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