Comparison

Dots and Boxes vs BlockyGames

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

BlockyGames

Features
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This is an engaging logic game where you place blocks on a 9×9 board, complete lines and 3×3 squares, clear cells, and set new high scores. The game combines a block puzzle, Sudoku, logic puzzles, and brain training. Simple rules make it easy to get started, while different game modes make every round fun and unique. **3 game modes available** — **Classic Mode** Play at your own pace. Place blocks, clear the board, create combos, and try to score as many points as possible. — **Timed Mode** Test your thinking speed and reaction time. Make decisions quickly and complete lines and squares before time runs out. — **Play Against an AI Bot** Compete against AI, plan your moves, and prove that you can beat a smart opponent. **Coming Soon** **Competitive Mode with Friends** Soon, you'll be able to play against your friends, compete in real puzzle battles, and find out who's better at placing blocks. **How to Play Blocky?** Drag blocks onto the 9×9 board and complete horizontal lines, vertical lines, or 3×3 squares. Completed lines and squares disappear, freeing up space for new shapes. The main goal is to keep the board from filling up. Plan your moves ahead, create combos, build streaks, and improve your score. **Blocky Features** — **9×9 Block Puzzle** Complete lines and squares just like in classic logic puzzles. — **Three Game Modes** Classic, Timed, and AI Battle. — **Simple Rules** Easy to learn, but challenging enough to test your attention, logic, and strategy. — **Brain Training** Improve your concentration, logical thinking, attention, and planning skills. — **Combos and Streaks** Clear multiple lines or squares in a single move to earn more points. — **Competitions and Challenges** Play against AI, improve your scores, and get ready for upcoming matches with friends. — **Relaxing Gameplay** Blocky is perfect for relaxing, taking a short break, or giving your brain a light workout. Blocky is perfect for anyone who enjoys puzzles, brain teasers, block puzzles, Sudoku, cube games, logic games, timed challenges, AI opponents, and brain training. Play at your own pace, compete against the AI bot, challenge yourself in Timed Mode, and gradually improve your skills. And soon, you'll be able to compete with friends and turn every round into a real puzzle battle. Download **Blocky – Puzzles and Brain Teasers** and start playing now: complete lines, clear the board, beat the AI bot, and set new high scores!

Screenshots

Dots and Boxes4 screens
BlockyGames4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlockyGames at none against Dots and Boxes's 1. BlockyGames also leads on ads (none vs shown). Dots and Boxes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. BlockyGames asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dots and Boxes versus BlockyGames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots and BoxesBlockyGames
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutOfTheBit LtdViktor Kram

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

BlockyGames

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
None

BlockyGames

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dots and Boxes free?
Dots and Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlockyGames free?
BlockyGames is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dots and Boxes or BlockyGames have ads?
Dots and Boxes shows ads; BlockyGames does not.

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