Dots'n Boxes vs Straitsweeper
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: ⢠Online ā Compete against real players in live matches. ⢠2 Players ā Challenge a friend on the same device. ⢠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 ⢠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.
Straitsweeper
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A twist on a classic inspired by the Strait of Hormuz. Clear a safe path for a tanker through a mine-laden strait. Adds real-time tension to classic Minesweeper-style gameplay.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Straitsweeper at none against Dots'n Boxes's shown. Straitsweeper also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Dots'n Boxes | Straitsweeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | ā |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Murat Erdem Bostancioglu | smol farm LLC |
In-app purchases
Dots'n Boxes
No in-app purchases
Straitsweeper
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Dots'n Boxes free?
Is Straitsweeper free?
Do Dots'n Boxes or Straitsweeper have ads?
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