Comparison

Dots'n Boxes vs Dot House

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.

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Dot House

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Remember drawing dots on paper and battling to claim the most boxes? Dot House brings that beloved pen-and-paper classic to your phone — beautifully redesigned for the modern era. PASS & PLAY WITH FRIENDS Gather 2 to 6 players around one phone. Pick your names, choose your colors, and take turns drawing lines between dots. Complete all four sides of a box to claim it as your house — and earn another turn. The player with the most houses wins! DAILY CHALLENGE One puzzle. Every player on earth. Same AI opponent. Play the Daily Challenge each day against a smart-but-beatable AI on a 6Ɨ6 grid. Compare your score on the global leaderboard and build your streak. How many days can you go? FEATURES • Grid sizes from 10Ɨ10 to 40Ɨ40 — casual games or epic battles • Two-tap controls — tap a dot, tap its neighbor, done • Undo button — fix mistakes instantly • Save multiple games — family game tonight, office game tomorrow • Beautiful shareable result cards with your colorful grid • Global leaderboard with player names and country flags • Streak tracking — don't break the chain! • Works 100% offline — no WiFi needed for multiplayer • No ads. No accounts. No nonsense. PLAY ANYWHERE On a road trip. At a restaurant. During family game night. Dot House turns any moment into a battle of wits. Simple enough for kids, deep enough for strategists. Download Dot House and start claiming your territory.

Screenshots

Dots'n Boxes4 screens
Dot House4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dot House at none against Dots'n Boxes's shown. Dot House also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Dots'n Boxes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price 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, Dot House every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 12, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Dots'n Boxes versus Dot House: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots'n BoxesDot House
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMurat Erdem BostanciogluTANUJ KHOSLA

In-app purchases

None

Dots'n Boxes

No in-app purchases

None

Dot House

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dots'n Boxes free?
Dots'n Boxes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dot House free?
Dot House is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dots'n Boxes or Dot House have ads?
Dots'n Boxes shows ads; Dot House does not.
Which is updated more often, Dots'n Boxes or Dot House?
Dots'n Boxes ships an update every 2 days, and Dot House every 6 days. Most recently, Dots'n Boxes was updated on September 12, 2026 and Dot House on September 12, 2026.

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