Comparison

Dots'n Boxes vs Straitsweeper

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

Straitsweeper

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Dots'n Boxes3 screens
Straitsweeper2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Dots'n Boxes versus Straitsweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots'n BoxesStraitsweeper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB3 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMurat Erdem Bostancioglusmol farm LLC

In-app purchases

None

Dots'n Boxes

No in-app purchases

None

Straitsweeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dots'n Boxes free?
Dots'n Boxes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Straitsweeper free?
Straitsweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dots'n Boxes or Straitsweeper have ads?
Dots'n Boxes shows ads; Straitsweeper does not.

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