Dots'n Boxes vs Rubber Shapes
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.
Rubber Shapes
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A calm, tactile turn-based puzzle: stretch rubber bands between pegs and enclose triangles to claim them as your territory. ā How to Play ⢠Triangle mode: drag peg to peg to place one edge at a time ⢠Hex mode: drag across 4 pegs in a straight line to snap 3 edges at once ⢠Enclose a triangle with 3 bands to capture it ā then play again ⢠From your second move, every band must connect to an existing one ⢠Your bands are red; the CPU's bands are blue ⢠Most captures wins ā 50 Levels From gentle first steps to an CPU that reads moves ahead. Triangles and hexagons alternate, the board grows as you advance; each cleared level unlocks the next. ā Calm Wood & Rubber Aesthetic Light wood grain board, brass pegs. Gentle sound effects and haptics that respect the silent switch ā mute it and play quietly on the train. ā 2-Player Mode Pass-and-play on a single iPhone with a friend. ā 7 Languages English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, German, French, Spanish.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dots'n Boxes at every 2 days against Rubber Shapes's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, Rubber Shapes every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Dots'n Boxes | Rubber Shapes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days ā better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Murat Erdem Bostancioglu | HIROTO TSUTSUSHIMA |
In-app purchases
Dots'n Boxes
No in-app purchases
Rubber Shapes
No in-app purchases
Questions
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