Control Hero vs Dots'n Boxes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Control Hero
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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!
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 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Control Hero | Dots'n Boxes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days ā better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 ā better | 17.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arzu Kilic | Murat Erdem Bostancioglu |
In-app purchases
Control Hero
No in-app purchases
Dots'n Boxes
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Control Hero free?
Is Dots'n Boxes free?
Do Control Hero or Dots'n Boxes have ads?
Which is updated more often, Control Hero or Dots'n Boxes?
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