Comparison

Uh vs Dots'n Boxes

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

Head to head
About

Uh

Features
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Three retro arcade-style simple games. Two much like the earliest simple computer games, and a relaxing fishing game. Just simple, trivial fun.

About

Dots'n Boxes

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Dots & Boxes — 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 — each box has its own point value, making every move a strategic decision. Choose how you play: • Online — Compete against real players in live matches. • 2 Players — Challenge a friend on the same device. • VS AI — 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.

Screenshots

Uh3 screens
Dots'n Boxes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Uh at none against Dots'n Boxes's shown. Uh also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). Dots'n Boxes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Uh ships an update every 9 days, Dots'n Boxes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Uh versus Dots'n Boxes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUhDots'n Boxes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdeateGamesMurat Erdem Bostancioglu

In-app purchases

None

Uh

No in-app purchases

None

Dots'n Boxes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Uh free?
Uh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dots'n Boxes free?
Dots'n Boxes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Uh or Dots'n Boxes have ads?
Dots'n Boxes shows ads; Uh does not.
Which is updated more often, Uh or Dots'n Boxes?
Uh ships an update every 9 days, and Dots'n Boxes every 2 days. Most recently, Uh was updated on October 1, 2026 and Dots'n Boxes on September 30, 2026.

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