Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) vs Cloisters
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)
Connect dots to draw lines and strategically close squares to claim territory. Compete against AI or friends in this classic strategy game with multiple modes and colorful themes. Perfect for brain training and casual fun for all ages.
- Connect dots to draw lines
- Close squares to claim territory
- Single-player and multiplayer modes
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Squares and triangles modes
- Colorful themes
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Your goal is to connect the dots and close the squares! The classic: Dots and Boxes, also known as: Dot Game, Squares, Pigs in a Pen, Paddocks and Line Game Dots & Boxes is a simple and fun game. If you enjoy Checkers, Dominoes, Chess, Backgammon, and brainy challenges, you'll adore Dots and Boxes. Play solo or Multiplayer with your friends. This game tailors challenges to your skills with several different difficulty levels. Tap dots to draw lines and seal squares. Win by claiming more squares (or triangles) before lines run out. Dots and Boxes Key features: • Several different maps • Squares & Triangles mode • Multiplayer • Local 2-player mode • Colorful themes for endless fun • Easy to learn, tough to master • Fun for all ages • Awesome brain training
Cloisters
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Cloisters is a strategy game that offers a battle of wits between two players. Challenge your friends to see who comes out on top, either on the same device or online with your Game Center account. Robot players are also available to practice against.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cloisters at none against Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)'s 1. Cloisters also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months). Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). 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
Both are free to download. Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cloisters asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) ships an update every 17 months, Cloisters every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) | Cloisters |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Roghan Games | Ben Balcomb |
In-app purchases
Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)
- Remove Ads$1.99
Cloisters
No in-app purchases
Questions
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