Comparison

Dots and Boxes. Dice rolling vs CoreShift

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

Head to head
About

Dots and Boxes. Dice rolling

Features
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Classic dots & boxes (Dot Game) with a dice twist. Connect dots, capture boxes and outsmart smart AI โ€” or your friends โ€” in a clean, modern take on the classic pencil-and-paper board game. CLASSIC GAME, MODERN TWIST Play the well-known Dots and Boxes, also called the Dot Game or Squares, now with a unique dice mode that adds a bit of luck and a lot of strategy. Perfect for quick puzzles, relaxed evenings and family game nights. TWO WAYS TO PLAY โ€ข Classic Mode โ€“ the traditional dots & boxes rules you know โ€ข Dice Mode โ€“ roll the die and get multiple moves in a row; chain boxes, set traps and turn the game around in a single turn SMART AI & LOCAL MULTIPLAYER โ€ข 4 AI levels: Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert โ€“ from learning the basics to serious challenges โ€ข 2โ€“4 players on one device โ€“ any mix of humans and AI โ€ข Great both for solo play and for passing the phone around with friends or family LEARN, IMPROVE, COMPETE WITH YOURSELF โ€ข Interactive tutorial for new players โ€ข Smart hints after your first wins suggest when to try a tougher AI โ€ข Full game history and detailed stats: win rate by difficulty, winning and losing streaks, visual charts of your progress COMFORTABLE AND POLISHED EXPERIENCE โ€ข Smart sound โ€“ the game respects your music and system silent mode โ€ข Smart controls โ€“ tap near a nearly finished square and the last line is drawn for you โ€ข Undo option and move confirmation so mis-taps donโ€™t ruin your strategy โ€ข Autosave โ€“ continue exactly where you left off CUSTOMIZATION & LANGUAGES โ€ข Board sizes: 4ร—4, 6ร—6, 8ร—8 โ€ข Custom player names โ€ข Theme customization: choose visual styles that fit your mood โ€ข In-game language support for multiple languages (including English, Russian, Spanish, French, German, Chinese and Japanese) HOW TO PLAY Connect two adjacent dots with a line. Complete the fourth side of a box to claim it. In Dice Mode, roll the die first to see how many moves you get this turn. When there are no more lines to draw, the player with the most boxes wins. PRIVACY-FRIENDLY BY DESIGN Dots and Boxes. Dice rolling focuses on pure gameplay: no accounts, no complicated setup โ€“ and we do not collect any data about you, as stated in the App Store privacy section. Sharpen your logic, plan clever chains of moves and see how far you can go against Expert AI โ€” or challenge friends in quick, classic matches with a fresh dice-powered twist.

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CoreShift

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CoreShift is a sleek, minimalist strategy game based on Neutron โ€” a classic abstract board game of pure skill, positioning, and tactics. Easy to learn. Deep to master. Every move can open a path, create a trap, or turn the match completely. No randomness. No hidden information. Pure strategy. THE GAME Play on a 5ร—5 grid. Each player controls five pieces, while a single amber token โ€” the Neutron โ€” begins at the center. On every turn, you must: 1. Slide the Neutron as far as it can move. 2. Slide one of your own pieces (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal). Pieces move until blocked by the edge or another piece โ€” they cannot jump. How to win: * Move the Neutron onto your own baseline. * Trap your opponent so they have no legal Neutron move. QUICK OR CLASSIC * Quick mode: Fast, aggressive openings with immediate tension. * Classic mode: Traditional rules where the first player skips the opening Neutron move for a more balanced start. THREE AI DIFFICULTY LEVELS * Easy: Learn the fundamentals. * Medium: Strong tactical play. * Hard: Advanced Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS) AI that adapts to every position. ONLINE MULTIPLAYER โ€” BETA Play real-time matches worldwide through Game Center. Our Elo rating system (starting at 1200) ensures you always face a fair challenge. * Climb the Ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. * Social: Add friends after matches, send instant rematches, and react with quick chat. * No Waiting: If no live opponent is available, Skynet โ€” our built-in AI โ€” keeps the match moving. TOURNAMENT MODE Five rounds. One run. No breaks. Easy โ†’ Medium โ†’ Medium โ†’ Hard โ†’ Hard Win all five to complete the challenge and track your progress on Game Center. STATISTICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Track win rates, streaks, fastest victories, and total play time. Unlock badges and Game Center achievements tied to real milestones. DESIGNED FOR iOS * Flat, minimal design with Dark and Light mode. * Smooth animations and haptic feedback on every move. * Atmospheric audio and satisfying "game feel." CoreShift is free to play. Tournament rounds 3โ€“5 and Hard AI require a one-time Pro upgrade ($3.99).

Screenshots

Dots and Boxes. Dice rolling4 screens
CoreShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dots and Boxes. Dice rolling at none against CoreShift's 1. Dots and Boxes. Dice rolling also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). CoreShift's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. CoreShift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dots and Boxes. Dice rolling asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots and Boxes. Dice rolling ships an update every 4 days, CoreShift every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

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Dots and Boxes. Dice rolling versus CoreShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots and Boxes. Dice rollingCoreShift
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.613.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size38 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIARHEI LIAUKOVICHJozsef Farkas

In-app purchases

None

Dots and Boxes. Dice rolling

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CoreShift

One-time1
  • CoreShift Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Dots and Boxes. Dice rolling free?
Dots and Boxes. Dice rolling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoreShift free?
CoreShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dots and Boxes. Dice rolling or CoreShift have ads?
Neither Dots and Boxes. Dice rolling nor CoreShift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dots and Boxes. Dice rolling or CoreShift?
Dots and Boxes. Dice rolling ships an update every 4 days, and CoreShift every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dots and Boxes. Dice rolling was updated on October 13, 2026 and CoreShift on October 11, 2026.

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