Comparison

Puzzle 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

Puzzle

Features
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* Game Overview "Super Balance" is a simple yet deeply engaging puzzle game where players aim to balance the left and right sides of a scale. This game mechanics require strategy and precision, captivating players in the process. This game is designed to be enjoyable for everyone, whether they prefer short, casual play sessions or more in-depth gameplay. * Objective of the Game The goal of the game is to place weights on the left and right sides of the scale displayed on the screen, ensuring both sides are balanced. Each weight has a different assigned value, and players must consider this when deciding where to place them. As the levels progress, the number of weights increases, and the difficulty of placement rises, testing the player's deductive reasoning and strategic skills. * Gameplay "Super Balance" features intuitive drag-and-drop controls, making it easy for anyone to quickly understand how to play. Players simply drag the weights shown on the screen and drop them onto the left or right side of the scale. The effect of the placed weights on the balance is displayed in real-time, allowing players to adjust the balance on the fly. * Difficulty of the Game "Super Balance" is designed with a gradually increasing difficulty, making it enjoyable for both beginners and experienced players. The initial levels allow players to practice balancing with a small number of weights, but as the game progresses, the variety and number of weights increase, making placement more challenging. Additionally, certain levels introduce a time limit, requiring players to balance the scale within a set period, adding a layer of excitement. * Strategy and Deduction As the game advances, some levels will require more than just placing weights to achieve balance. Players need to deduce the weight of each piece and think carefully about where to place them to achieve the perfect balance. The order and timing of placement also become crucial elements in succeeding.

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

Puzzle4 screens
Dots'n Boxes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dots'n Boxes at every 2 days against Puzzle's every 5 weeks. Puzzle's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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

Puzzle ships an update every 5 weeks, Dots'n Boxes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Puzzle versus Dots'n Boxes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzleDots'n Boxes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuaki BanzaiMurat Erdem Bostancioglu

In-app purchases

None

Puzzle

No in-app purchases

None

Dots'n Boxes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Puzzle free?
Puzzle 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 Puzzle or Dots'n Boxes have ads?
Both Puzzle and Dots'n Boxes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Puzzle or Dots'n Boxes?
Puzzle ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dots'n Boxes every 2 days. Most recently, Puzzle was updated on October 18, 2026 and Dots'n Boxes on October 14, 2026.

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