Comparison

Trappex vs Inkboxes

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

Head to head
About

Trappex

Features
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Trappex is a neon dots-and-boxes strategy game for 1 or 2 players. Place walls, complete squares, and outsmart a smart AI — or a friend. 3 grid sizes. Endless tactics. One winner. — HOW TO PLAY — • Tap any edge on the grid to place a wall • Close all 4 sides of a square to claim it — and earn a bonus turn • Chain reactions can hand you 5+ squares in a single turn • The player with the most claimed squares wins — INTELLIGENT AI OPPONENT — The AI reads the board in real time — it avoids gifting you free squares, blocks your chains, and closes squares the moment you leave an opening. It will not let you win easily. — THREE GRID SIZES — • Easy (4×4): 16 squares. Fast games, great for beginners • Classic (5×5): 25 squares. The balanced fan-favorite • Hard (6×6): 36 squares. Deep strategy, longer battles — TWO GAME MODES — • vs Computer: Adaptive AI at any difficulty level • 1 vs 1: Pass-and-play with a friend on the same device — FEATURES — • Stunning neon grid visuals with smooth animations • Satisfying sound effects on every move • Real-time score tracking • Instant reset, one tap to replay • Fully offline, no Wi-Fi needed • Lightweight and fast on any device — PRO STRATEGY TIPS — The best Trappex players think 3 moves ahead. Sacrifice one square to trigger a chain that wins you ten. Master the long-chain tactic and no AI — or human — will stop you. Whether you play for 2 minutes or 2 hours, Trappex delivers sharp strategy in a beautifully simple package. Download free. Play instantly. Trap everything.

About

Inkboxes

This game reimagines a classic pencil-and-paper box-claiming challenge with a digital twist. Enjoy various game modes, customizable boards, and a sharp AI opponent, all playable offline. It offers a visually appealing experience with themes and animations, and tracks your progress privately on your device.

Highlights
  • Classic and reimagined game modes
  • Customizable board sizes
  • Challenging AI opponent
  • Pass & Play multiplayer
  • Two visual themes
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline play
Features
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Claim boxes. Build chains. Outsmart the Inkmaster- AI. Inkboxes takes the classic pencil-and-paper game and turns it into a beautiful, fast, on-device experience. Connect the dots, claim boxes, chain combos, and outsmart a razor-sharp AI — no account, no sign-up, no internet required. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY • Classic — the timeless rules, refined. • Blitz — race the clock in a timed showdown. • Power-Up — special moves that shake up the board. • Streak — line up your marks N-in-a-row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal). PLAY YOUR WAY • Board sizes from 3×3 up to 10×10 — plus a custom grid. • Face a sharp AI across four difficulties: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert. • Or go head-to-head in Pass & Play on a single device. BEAUTIFUL BY DESIGN • Two hand-crafted themes: warm Paper (light) and vivid Neon (dark). • Satisfying haptics, chain-celebration bursts, and smooth animations. • Universal — looks stunning on iPhone and iPad, portrait or landscape. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Wins, losses, streaks, boxes claimed, and best times. • Eight achievements to unlock as you master the board. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT • Everything lives on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. Rediscover the game everyone knows — reimagined for your pocket. — Remove Ads is available as an auto-renewing subscription: • Yearly — $12.99/year • Monthly — $2.99/month Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your device's Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://neoninkbox.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://neoninkbox.com/privacy

Screenshots

Trappex4 screens
Inkboxes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trappex at none against Inkboxes's 2. Trappex also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Inkboxes's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Inkboxes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Trappex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trappex ships an update monthly, Inkboxes every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Trappex versus Inkboxes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrappexInkboxes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFGTP LabsECOMXCHANGEMV PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Trappex

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Inkboxes

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Remove Ads (Yearly)$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Trappex free?
Trappex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inkboxes free?
Inkboxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trappex or Inkboxes have ads?
Inkboxes shows ads; Trappex does not.
Which is updated more often, Trappex or Inkboxes?
Trappex ships an update monthly, and Inkboxes every 8 days. Most recently, Trappex was updated on September 18, 2026 and Inkboxes on September 8, 2026.

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