Comparison

Box Battle vs Dot House

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

Head to head
About

Box Battle

Features
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Dive into the world of strategy and logical thinking with “Close the Region”! This addictive puzzle game mixes simple mechanics with deep strategy, offering endless fun for players of all ages. HOW TO PLAY Connect dots with lines to close regions and score points. The player who closes the most squares wins! A simple rule… but every move matters. GAME MODES - Online Multiplayer (NEW!) – challenge players from around the world through Game Center - Play vs AI – test your skills against smart opponents - Local 2-Player Mode – compete on the same device - Adjustable Grid Sizes – tailor the difficulty to your style WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT - Sharpens logical and strategic thinking - Perfect for short sessions or longer play - Family-friendly fun for all ages FOR WHOM? Ideal for kids discovering strategy, teens who love competition, and adults seeking a relaxing yet engaging challenge.

About

Dot House

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Remember drawing dots on paper and battling to claim the most boxes? Dot House brings that beloved pen-and-paper classic to your phone — beautifully redesigned for the modern era. PASS & PLAY WITH FRIENDS Gather 2 to 6 players around one phone. Pick your names, choose your colors, and take turns drawing lines between dots. Complete all four sides of a box to claim it as your house — and earn another turn. The player with the most houses wins! DAILY CHALLENGE One puzzle. Every player on earth. Same AI opponent. Play the Daily Challenge each day against a smart-but-beatable AI on a 6×6 grid. Compare your score on the global leaderboard and build your streak. How many days can you go? FEATURES • Grid sizes from 10×10 to 40×40 — casual games or epic battles • Two-tap controls — tap a dot, tap its neighbor, done • Undo button — fix mistakes instantly • Save multiple games — family game tonight, office game tomorrow • Beautiful shareable result cards with your colorful grid • Global leaderboard with player names and country flags • Streak tracking — don't break the chain! • Works 100% offline — no WiFi needed for multiplayer • No ads. No accounts. No nonsense. PLAY ANYWHERE On a road trip. At a restaurant. During family game night. Dot House turns any moment into a battle of wits. Simple enough for kids, deep enough for strategists. Download Dot House and start claiming your territory.

Screenshots

Box Battle4 screens
Dot House4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dot House at none against Box Battle's 1. Dot House also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence 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. Box Battle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dot House asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Battle ships an update every 8 days, Dot House every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Box Battle versus Dot House: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox BattleDot House
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiotr OzogTANUJ KHOSLA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Box Battle

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Dot House

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Box Battle free?
Box Battle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot House free?
Dot House is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Box Battle or Dot House have ads?
Box Battle shows ads; Dot House does not.
Which is updated more often, Box Battle or Dot House?
Box Battle ships an update every 8 days, and Dot House every 5 days. Most recently, Box Battle was updated on October 3, 2026 and Dot House on October 16, 2026.

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