Dots'n Boxes vs Chain Slayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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: ā¢ Online ā Compete against real players in live matches. ā¢ 2 Players ā Challenge a friend on the same device. ā¢ 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 ā¢ Fast, turn-based strategy gameplay ā¢ Real-time online multiplayer ā¢ Multiple AI difficulty levels ā¢ Local two-player mode ā¢ Different point values for each box ā¢ Online leaderboard ā¢ Simple rules with plenty of strategic depth Draw lines. Capture boxes. Score more points. Control the board.
Chain Slayer
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Strategize your moves to defeat all enemies in one turn! Use items wisely and conquer the battlefield.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dots'n Boxes at every 2 days against Chain Slayer's every 17 months. Chain Slayer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dots'n Boxes ships an update every 2 days, Chain Slayer every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dots'n Boxes | Chain Slayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days ā better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 201 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Murat Erdem Bostancioglu | Macaca Games Inc. |
In-app purchases
Dots'n Boxes
No in-app purchases
Chain Slayer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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