Comparison

Dots Battle King vs Dots

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

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Dots Battle King

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Think you're a strategic mastermind? Prove it in Dots Battle - the most addictive territory conquest game on mobile! SIMPLE RULES, DEEP STRATEGY Connect dots → Create loops → Capture territory → Win the game! It's that simple! But mastering it? That's where the real challenge begins. Every move matters, every decision counts! AMAZING FEATURES PLAY ONLINE Battle real players from around the world! Our smart matchmaking ensures fair games. Climb the global leaderboard and become a legend! PLAY OFFLINE No internet? No problem! Challenge our AI in three difficulty modes. Start easy, work your way up to unbeatable hard mode! PLAY WITH FRIENDS Local 2-player mode on one device. Perfect for road trips, waiting rooms, or friendly competitions!

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Dots

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Dots: Perimeter is a polished mobile take on the classic paper-and-pencil dots game (also known as Kropki or Точки) — a deceptively deep abstract strategy game that's been played on graph-paper notebooks for generations. Place dots on grid intersections, take turns with your opponent, and try to surround their dots with a closed chain of your own. Every dot you trap inside the chain is captured and counts toward your score. Whoever controls more captured dots when the board fills up wins. WHY IT'S DIFFERENT • Async-first. Make a move, close the app, come back when your friend plays. Push notifications let you know it's your turn. • No clocks, no pressure. Take five seconds or five hours per move — your call. • Pure strategy. No dice, no luck, no power-ups. Every win is earned. • Polished hand-drawn aesthetic. The board feels like graph paper; chains are wobbly pen strokes; shaded territory looks like soft pencil fill. PLAY HOW YOU LIKE • Online with a friend — share a 6-letter code to start a match. • Practice against the AI for a quick game. • Hot-seat — pass one device back and forth. THEMES (Optional) The default Notebook theme is yours free, with cream paper and classic red/blue ink. If you want a different look, optional theme packs change the entire app's aesthetic: • Blackboard — chalk on slate • Blueprint — architect-grid white-on-blue • Parchment — aged paper, sepia ink Themes are cosmetic only. They never affect gameplay. WHAT'S INCLUDED FREE • The full game (all rules, AI, online play) • Interactive tutorial that teaches you the mechanics in five short lessons • Match history across devices (sign in is automatic — no email required) PRIVACY We use anonymous accounts (no email, no phone). Your matches and display name are stored only to deliver moves to your opponent. We don't show ads and we don't sell data. See the in-app Privacy Policy for the full breakdown. QUESTIONS? Email hello@funattic.studio TERMS of SERVICE: https://funattic.studio/games/dots-perimeter/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Dots Battle King4 screens
Dots3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dots at none against Dots Battle King's shown. Dots Battle King's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Dots Battle King sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Dots sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots Battle King ships an update every 3 weeks, Dots every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Dots Battle King versus Dots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots Battle KingDots
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBakhodir Yashin MansurFunattic Studio Ltd

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Dots Battle King

One-time5
  • Starter Pack — 500 Coins$0.99
  • Popular Pack — 1500 Coins$2.99
  • Victory Pass$4.99
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  • Best Value Pack — 5000 Coins$7.99
  • Mega Pack — 15000 Coins$19.99
3 purchases

Dots

One-time3
  • Blackboard$1.99
  • Blueprint$1.99
  • Parchment$1.99

Questions

Is Dots Battle King free?
Dots Battle King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dots free?
Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dots Battle King or Dots have ads?
Dots Battle King shows ads; Dots does not.
Which is updated more often, Dots Battle King or Dots?
Dots Battle King ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dots every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dots Battle King was updated on October 3, 2026 and Dots on October 24, 2026.

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