Comparison

Control Hero vs Dots'n Boxes

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

Head to head
About

Control Hero

Features
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There are lots of enemies! If they catch you on foot, you are in a big trouble.. But don't worry, there are objects in the field. Go to the objects, control them and clear the enemy waves by smashing them!

About

Dots'n Boxes

Features
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Dots & Boxes — 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 — each box has its own point value, making every move a strategic decision. Choose how you play: • Online — Compete against real players in live matches. • 2 Players — Challenge a friend on the same device. • VS AI — 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.

Screenshots

Control Hero4 screens
Dots'n Boxes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dots'n Boxes at every 2 days against Control Hero's every 5 days. Control Hero's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control Hero ships an update every 5 days, Dots'n Boxes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Control Hero versus Dots'n Boxes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl HeroDots'n Boxes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArzu KilicMurat Erdem Bostancioglu

In-app purchases

None

Control Hero

No in-app purchases

None

Dots'n Boxes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control Hero free?
Control Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dots'n Boxes free?
Dots'n Boxes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Control Hero or Dots'n Boxes have ads?
Both Control Hero and Dots'n Boxes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Control Hero or Dots'n Boxes?
Control Hero ships an update every 5 days, and Dots'n Boxes every 2 days. Most recently, Control Hero was updated on October 17, 2026 and Dots'n Boxes on October 14, 2026.

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