Dots & Boxes vs AURUM Forge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dots & Boxes
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Play Dots & Boxes with smart AI, local multiplayer, custom grids, and a vibrant modern look. Squarify brings the classic pencil-and-paper strategy game to your iPhone and iPad. Connect the dots. Complete squares. Keep your turn. Capture more boxes than your opponents and claim victory. Whether you want a quick solo challenge or a game night with friends, Squarify gives you multiple ways to play. FEATURES • SMART AI Challenge an adaptive AI opponent with difficulty levels ranging from easy practice to demanding strategic play. • 2–4 PLAYER LOCAL MULTIPLAYER Pass the device and challenge friends or family in the classic Dots & Boxes experience. • TIMED MODE Put your strategy under pressure and make every move count before time runs out. • CUSTOM GRIDS Choose your preferred board size, from quick small grids to larger boards for deeper strategic battles. • NEON VISUALS Enjoy a modern take on the classic game with vibrant neon graphics, smooth animations, and satisfying feedback. • STATS & PROGRESS Track your performance, improve your strategy, and see how your skills develop over time. CLASSIC RULES. MODERN GAMEPLAY. Dots & Boxes is easy to learn but rewards careful planning. Every line can change the game, and one completed square can start a chain reaction. Play solo, challenge friends, and see how many boxes you can capture. Download Squarify and start connecting dots. Terms of Use: https://summer-scale-458.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-for-Squarify-Cyber-Dots-Boxes-3da6bc0c0f98802e9706f0598ef993ff Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/Privacy-Policy-for-Squarify-Cyber-Dots-Boxes-3da6bc0c0f9880129881f0b566652913
AURUM Forge
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Forge gold from grey. The Leaden King has drained the color out of the world. You are the alchemist who brings it back, one chain at a time. Drag through touching orbs of equal value to merge them. Diagonals count. Longer chains forge greater metal and pay out more. Simple to start, deep to master. - STORY: climb the Spire of Aurum across nine chapters, each with its own objective, briefing, and boss. - FREE FORGE: endless mode, unlocked once you clear level five. - HAZARDS: lead blockers, orbs sealed in ice, cracked fuses, corrosion, the creeping Grey Tide, and the King's Edict. Each one changes how you play. - BOSSES: the Leaden King telegraphs his strike, then marks the orbs he will hit. Clear them in time and his blow fizzles. Every fifth level. - TRIALS: named modifiers that raise the stakes as you climb. - NINE POWERS: from the Hammer to the Dragonfire to the Arc. Fully playable offline. No ads. No forced sign-in. Just the forge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AURUM Forge at none against Dots & Boxes's 6. AURUM Forge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Dots & Boxes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. AURUM Forge asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Dots & Boxes | AURUM Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Jignesh Kikani | Wayne Goodwin |
In-app purchases
Dots & Boxes
- Weekly$0.997 Days
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- 100 Startdust$0.99
- 600 Stardust$4.99
- 1500 Stardust$9.99
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- Lifetime$9.99
AURUM Forge
No in-app purchases









