# Dots and Boxes vs Chardee Macdennis

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chardee Macdennis at none against Dots and Boxes's 1. Chardee Macdennis also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Dots and Boxes's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dots and Boxes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chardee Macdennis asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chardee Macdennis holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dots and Boxes has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Dots and Boxes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chardee Macdennis's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dots and Boxes | Chardee Macdennis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-and-boxes-classic-games/id625311640/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chardee-macdennis/id6444562943/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [OutOfTheBit Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/286210012) | [Corkscrew technologies ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198142230) |

## What reviewers say

### Dots and Boxes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-and-boxes-classic-games/id625311640)

Connect dots to form squares and outscore your opponent in this classic strategy board game. Play solo against AI, challenge friends locally, or compete with players worldwide for a top spot on the global leaderboard. Enjoy hours of brain-training fun with customizable themes and multiple difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Connect dots to form squares, Play solo against AI, Local and online multiplayer, Global high-score leaderboard, 3 difficulty levels, Collect Game Center achievements, Colorful themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dots and Boxes Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🕹️ Classic game with nostalgic appeal
- 💪 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 🎨 Simple, clean, and intuitive design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive advertisements
- 🤖 AI can be too easy or too difficult
- 🔍 Inaccurate touch controls
- 🔒 Multiplayer functionality issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Incorrect move registrations
- Multiplayer connection problems

**Requested features**

- Additional difficulty levels
- Customizable game board sizes
- Undo/reset functionality
- Improved multiplayer experience


### Chardee Macdennis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chardee-macdennis/id6444562943)

A party game where players compete across three levels: Mind, Body, and Spirit. Test your trivia, physical prowess, and emotional resilience against friends to prove who has the 'donkey brains'.

**Highlights:** Trivia challenges, Puzzles, Artistry tasks, Physical challenges, Emotional endurance tests, Public humiliation scenarios

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dots and Boxes free?

Dots and Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chardee Macdennis free?

Chardee Macdennis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dots and Boxes or Chardee Macdennis?

Chardee Macdennis is rated higher. Dots and Boxes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Chardee Macdennis averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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