Tic Tac Toe vs Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tic Tac Toe
Enjoy a classic strategy board game experience with this app. Play against friends on the same device, challenge opponents online, or test your skills against the AI. It's a quick and fun pastime for all ages.
- Online multiplayer
- 2 player mode (same device)
- Single player vs AI
- Game Center achievements
- Colorful themes
- Quick matches
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The most easy, fun and stylish Tic Tac Toe so far! Put your finger on the board! Download it now! It's free! What you get: - Play against real people! Online multiplayer or on the same device (2 players mode) - Relax on your own playing single player - Easy to get: just tap and play - Loads of super fun Game Center achievements - Colourful themes - Superb for all age - Kids will love it! Get 3 of your symbol on a vertical, horizontal or diagonal line before your opponent and win. The matches are really quick and easy, perfect for your commuting or while you wait. Tic Tac Toe is another classic for your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, from the creators of Four in a Row and Dots and Boxes. Challenge a friend next to you on the same device or find an opponent online (multiplayer). Or try and beat our well-trained virtual player (single mode against the computer). Tic Tac Toe is completely free. If you love games like Chess, Checkers, Dots and Boxes and Four in a Row and other fun pastimes, you will love TicTacToe. Download it now and start playing immediately. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @outofthebit facebook.com/outofthebit
Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)
Connect dots to draw lines and strategically close squares to claim territory. Compete against AI or friends in this classic strategy game with multiple modes and colorful themes. Perfect for brain training and casual fun for all ages.
- Connect dots to draw lines
- Close squares to claim territory
- Single-player and multiplayer modes
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Squares and triangles modes
- Colorful themes
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Your goal is to connect the dots and close the squares! The classic: Dots and Boxes, also known as: Dot Game, Squares, Pigs in a Pen, Paddocks and Line Game Dots & Boxes is a simple and fun game. If you enjoy Checkers, Dominoes, Chess, Backgammon, and brainy challenges, you'll adore Dots and Boxes. Play solo or Multiplayer with your friends. This game tailors challenges to your skills with several different difficulty levels. Tap dots to draw lines and seal squares. Win by claiming more squares (or triangles) before lines run out. Dots and Boxes Key features: • Several different maps • Squares & Triangles mode • Multiplayer • Local 2-player mode • Colorful themes for endless fun • Easy to learn, tough to master • Fun for all ages • Awesome brain training
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tic Tac Toe at 4.5 against Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)'s 3.0. Tic Tac Toe also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Tic Tac Toe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tic Tac Toe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tic Tac Toe has 2.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Tic Tac Toe's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)'s.
Tic Tac Toe ships an update every 9 months, Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tic Tac Toe | Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.8K ratings) — better | 3.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OutOfTheBit Ltd | Roghan Games |
Customer experience
Tic Tac Toe
Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)
Bugs and requests
Tic Tac Toe
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login and multiplayer issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Crashes when accessing certain app features
Requested features
4 requests- More game modes and difficulty levels
- Online multiplayer functionality
- Customizable game boards and themes
- Improved sound effects and animations
Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tic Tac Toe
- TicTacToe Ads Free$1.99
Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
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