Dots Together vs Dots'n Boxes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Dots Together
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A Simple Game with really simple rules! Just enjoy it, the time to decide press your finger is important! Have fun
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 ads: Dots Together at none against Dots'n Boxes's shown. Dots Together also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Dots'n Boxes's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 34 months). On price 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.
Dots Together ships an update every 34 months, Dots'n Boxes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dots Together | Dots'n Boxes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 3 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 17.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hieu Hoang | Murat Erdem Bostancioglu |
In-app purchases
Dots Together
No in-app purchases
Dots'n Boxes
No in-app purchases
Questions
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