Comparison

Dots and Boxes vs ConunDrumz

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

Head to head
About

Dots and Boxes

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
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Link the dots, close more squares than your opponent and be first in the Global High-Score, among thousands of players worldwide. From the creators of Four In A Row, another classic! Have your skills changed since you were in school? ^__^ Challenge a friend next to you or find an opponent online. Or try to beat one of our well-trained virtual players ;) DOTS AND BOXES - CLASSIC BOARD GAMES is completely Free. If you love games like Chess, Checkers, Backgammon and other challenging pastimes, you will love Dots and Boxes. Play ‘solo’ or against a real opponent using either our local or online multiplayer mode; play with a friend on the same device or find an opponent from anywhere in the world. DOTS AND BOXES - CLASSIC BOARD GAMES will challenge you according to your abilities, with 3 difficulty levels, and it’s easy to get: tap on the dots to draw lines and close squares. You’re the winner if you got more squares than your opponent when there's no more lines to trace. Can you think of a better brain training? Key features: - Choose between 3 modes of difficulty - Play against real humans online (multiplayer)! - Challenge your friends on the same device (2 players mode) - Climb the high score - Collect Game Center achievements - Enjoy hours of fun with colourful themes - Easy to get, hard to master - Fun for all ages Start closing your boxes now! Free! Thanks for playing! FOLLOW US Facebook/outofthebit @outofthebit

About

ConunDrumz

This rhythm-based game challenges your memory, timing, and coordination by having you replicate drum patterns. Progress through levels with increasing complexity, from simple beats to intricate grooves, using real drum samples. It's designed for both beginners and experienced musicians to hone their rhythmic skills.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based memory challenge
  • Real drum samples
  • Progressive level difficulty
  • Beginner and experienced drummer friendly
  • Free Play practice mode
  • Unlockable advanced groove packs
Features
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ConunDrumz is a rhythm-based memory drum game that trains your ears, timing, and coordination using real drum grooves. Listen to the pattern. Watch the pads light up. Then tap it back perfectly. Start with simple kick beats and progress through full drum grooves including snare backbeats, hi-hats, tom fills, and advanced rhythmic patterns. FEATURES: • 50 progressively challenging levels • Real drum samples • Classic memory-game mechanics with a musical twist • Clean, distraction-free interface • Perfect for beginners and experienced drummers • Free Play mode to practice as fast as you want LEVEL PROGRESSION: Levels 1–19 are free. Unlock the full experience for access to advanced groove packs. ConunDrum is perfect for: • Drummers who want better independence • Beginners learning drum patterns • Musicians training rhythmic memory • Anyone who loves rhythm challenges Tap. Listen. Repeat. Can you beat all the levels?

Screenshots

Dots and Boxes4 screens
ConunDrumz3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ConunDrumz at none against Dots and Boxes's shown. ConunDrumz also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Dots and Boxes's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Dots and Boxes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ConunDrumz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ConunDrumz 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots and Boxes ships an update every 5 months, ConunDrumz every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dots and Boxes versus ConunDrumz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots and BoxesConunDrumz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutOfTheBit LtdDonald Garbinski Jr

Customer experience

Dots and Boxes

All ratings14,127 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews973 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral6.4%
Negative12.4%

ConunDrumz

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Dots and Boxes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing or crashing
  • Incorrect move registrations
  • Multiplayer connection problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Additional difficulty levels
  • Customizable game board sizes
  • Undo/reset functionality
  • Improved multiplayer experience

ConunDrumz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dots and Boxes

One-time1
  • Dots and Boxes Premium$1.99
1 purchases

ConunDrumz

One-time1
  • Advanced Levels 20-50$0.99

Questions

Is Dots and Boxes free?
Dots and Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ConunDrumz free?
ConunDrumz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dots and Boxes or ConunDrumz?
ConunDrumz is rated higher. Dots and Boxes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while ConunDrumz averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Dots and Boxes or ConunDrumz have ads?
Dots and Boxes shows ads; ConunDrumz does not.
Which is updated more often, Dots and Boxes or ConunDrumz?
Dots and Boxes ships an update every 5 months, and ConunDrumz every 6 days. Most recently, Dots and Boxes was updated on October 25, 2026 and ConunDrumz on October 24, 2026.

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