Comparison

Roll A Globe 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

Roll A Globe

Features
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Slide the tiles to create a path for the steel globe to roll to the exit, all while enjoying the satisfaction of solving each level. With no penalties or time limits, You can play and Enjoy at your own pace, Use hints to help you through the multiple unique levels. This simple yet addicting puzzle game is perfect for relaxing and improving your problem-solving skills. Start playing and see how quickly you can solve the puzzles and earn the perfect 3-star rating. FEATURES - Special Puzzles! - Addictive gaming experience - No penalties & Time limits - Hints are available to help you. - One finger control - Multiple unique level - Super Relaxing - Solve the Puzzles

About

Dots'n Boxes

Features
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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

Roll A Globe4 screens
Dots'n Boxes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dots'n Boxes at none against Roll A Globe's 4. Roll A Globe's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Roll A Globe sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dots'n Boxes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roll A Globe ships an update monthly, Dots'n Boxes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Roll A Globe versus Dots'n Boxes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoll A GlobeDots'n Boxes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNavid RahmaniMurat Erdem Bostancioglu

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Roll A Globe

One-time4
  • 10 Hints$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 20 Hints$2.99
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  • 30 Hints$3.99
None

Dots'n Boxes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roll A Globe free?
Roll A Globe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dots'n Boxes free?
Dots'n Boxes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Roll A Globe or Dots'n Boxes have ads?
Both Roll A Globe and Dots'n Boxes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Roll A Globe or Dots'n Boxes?
Roll A Globe ships an update monthly, and Dots'n Boxes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roll A Globe was updated on October 27, 2026 and Dots'n Boxes on October 24, 2026.

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