Comparison

Box Battle vs Dots & Boxes Together

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

Dots & Boxes Together

This app brings the classic pencil-and-paper strategy game to mobile devices. Players connect dots to form boxes, with various game modes and creative twists. Enjoy solo play, local multiplayer, or online matches with friends and family.

Highlights
  • Pass & Play multiplayer
  • Computer challenges
  • Online multiplayer via Game Center
  • Customizable board sizes
  • Daily puzzle challenges
  • Creative board twists and power-ups
  • Undo accidental moves
Features
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Dots & Boxes Together brings the classic pencil-and-paper game to iPhone and iPad with colorful boards, lively effects, and plenty of ways to play. Draw a line between two neighboring dots. Complete the fourth side of a box to claim it—and keep playing as long as you continue closing boxes. When the board is complete, the player with the highest score wins! PLAY YOUR WAY • Pass & Play with 2–4 players sharing one device • Challenge the computer on Easy, Medium, or Hard • Connect with players on nearby devices • Play live online matches through Game Center • Complete the same Daily Chain puzzle as everyone else CHANGE THE RULES • Classic — Traditional Dots and Boxes gameplay • Line Control — The player who owns the most sides claims the box • Box Blitz — Think quickly while racing your own clock • Box Rush — Compete to finish an identical prepared board first • Quick Mode — Jump into the action with part of the board already drawn ADD SOME SURPRISES • Bonus Boxes award extra points • Mystery Boxes reveal their value when claimed • Hidden Power Dots create a surprise second line • Color Burst boxes reclaim neighboring boxes RELIVE EVERY MOVE Watch a completed game unfold line by line with Game Replay. Pause, scrub through the moves, jump to the ending, or share the finished board as an image. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Player Statistics keep track of games, wins, ties, win rate, boxes claimed, largest chain, favorite color, most-played mode, and fastest Box Rush time. Game Center achievements offer even more goals to pursue. MADE FOR EVERY PLAYER • Built-in How to Play guides explain every mode and board feature • Optional patterns provide another way to distinguish player boxes • System-based Dark Mode looks great day or night • Sound effects, animations, and turn reminders keep everyone involved • Adjustable boards work across iPhone and iPad Easy to learn, surprisingly strategic, and always more fun together.

Screenshots

Box Battle4 screens
Dots & Boxes Together4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dots & Boxes Together at none against Box Battle's 1. Dots & Boxes Together also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.0 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. Dots & Boxes Together asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Battle ships an update every 8 days, Dots & Boxes Together weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Box Battle versus Dots & Boxes Together: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox BattleDots & Boxes Together
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiotr OzogJonathan Shaffer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Box Battle

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Dots & Boxes Together

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Box Battle free?
Box Battle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dots & Boxes Together free?
Dots & Boxes Together is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Box Battle or Dots & Boxes Together have ads?
Box Battle shows ads; Dots & Boxes Together does not.
Which is updated more often, Box Battle or Dots & Boxes Together?
Box Battle ships an update every 8 days, and Dots & Boxes Together weekly. Most recently, Box Battle was updated on October 3, 2026 and Dots & Boxes Together on October 31, 2026.

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