Comparison

Dots'n Boxes vs BlockBomb

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

Head to head
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.

About

BlockBomb

Features
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Block Puzzle — the ultimate brain-teasing puzzle game! Drag and drop blocks onto the board to fill rows and columns. When a line is complete, it clears automatically — chain multiple clears for massive combo scores! HOW TO PLAY • Drag blocks from the tray onto the 10x10 grid • Fill an entire row or column to clear it • Clear multiple lines at once for bonus points • Game ends when no more blocks can be placed FEATURES • Simple to learn, hard to master — perfect for all ages • Smooth drag & drop with satisfying animations • Beautiful, vibrant block designs • Compete on global leaderboards • Track your high scores and personal bests • No time limit — play at your own pace • Works offline — play anywhere, anytime CHALLENGE YOURSELF Think strategically! Plan your moves ahead to keep the board clean and rack up huge combos. Every game is a new puzzle waiting to be solved. PERFECT FOR • Quick breaks during work or commute • Relaxing your mind before bed • Training spatial reasoning and logic skills • Competing with friends for the top score Download now and see how high you can score!

Screenshots

Dots'n Boxes4 screens
BlockBomb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dots'n Boxes at every 2 days against BlockBomb's monthly. BlockBomb's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 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

Dots'n Boxes ships an update every 2 days, BlockBomb monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Dots'n Boxes versus BlockBomb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots'n BoxesBlockBomb
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMurat Erdem BostanciogluPornprasith Mahasith

In-app purchases

None

Dots'n Boxes

No in-app purchases

None

BlockBomb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dots'n Boxes free?
Dots'n Boxes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlockBomb free?
BlockBomb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dots'n Boxes or BlockBomb have ads?
Both Dots'n Boxes and BlockBomb show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dots'n Boxes or BlockBomb?
Dots'n Boxes ships an update every 2 days, and BlockBomb monthly. Most recently, Dots'n Boxes was updated on September 30, 2026 and BlockBomb on October 10, 2026.

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