Comparison

Boxes vs Zip Flow

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

Head to head
About

Boxes

Features
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Dots and Boxes: School Classic brings the timeless pencil-and-paper strategy game to iPhone and iPad. Draw lines, complete boxes, and outscore your opponent in quick, satisfying matches. How to play: Connect two adjacent dots to draw a line. Complete the fourth side of a box to claim it and earn a point. The player with the most boxes wins. Why players love it: • Classic Dots and Boxes gameplay with smooth controls • Play Local (pass-and-play) with friends on one device • Play vs Computer with multiple difficulty levels • Play Online with room codes and invite friends • Custom board sizes for short or long matches • Live scoreboard and clear turn indicators • Hint and Undo tools available with Watch Ad options • Beautiful school-style design with satisfying sound effects Whether you call it Dots and Boxes, Boxes game, or the classic line game from school, this is the perfect mix of strategy, planning, and fun. Download now and start claiming boxes.

About

Zip Flow

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Zip Flow is the ultimate number-connecting puzzle game designed to test your logic, train your brain, and help you unwind! The goal is simple: draw a continuous line connecting numbers in ascending order (1, 2, 3...) until you reach the final number. But there’s a catch – your path must cover every single empty tile on the grid, and the line can never cross itself! Can you find the perfect flow? What starts as a relaxing and easy challenge quickly scales into mind-bending logic puzzles that will put your brain to the test. With more than 3000+ handcrafted levels, Zip Flow offers endless hours of satisfying puzzle-solving fun for adults and kids alike! HOW TO PLAY: • Draw a line starting from number 1 to 2, then to 3, and so on. • Fill the entire grid – leave no empty spaces behind! • Make sure your path does not cross or overlap itself. FEATURES: 3000+ Unique Levels: Ranging from beginner-friendly grids to massive, expert-level brain teasers. Endless Variety: Play through various difficulties and unique grid shapes for endless logic challenges. Beautiful & Relaxing: Enjoy a clean aesthetic, soothing animations, and a satisfying gameplay loop perfect for anxiety relief and focus. Track Your Progress: Earn stars for flawless puzzle completions and unlock massive new challenges. Global Languages: Fully localized and playable in 17 different languages. Play Offline: Enjoy Zip Flow anywhere, anytime - no Wi-Fi or internet connection required! Download Zip Flow now, connect the numbers in sequence, and become the ultimate puzzle master!

Screenshots

Boxes4 screens
Zip Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zip Flow at none against Boxes's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Boxes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Zip Flow sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxes ships an update every 2 weeks, Zip Flow monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Boxes versus Zip Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxesZip Flow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarl HobdenHartvig Solutions

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Boxes

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
4 purchases

Zip Flow

One-time4
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • 50 Hints$2.99
  • Unlock Full Game$4.99
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  • 100 Hints$4.99

Questions

Is Boxes free?
Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zip Flow free?
Zip Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Boxes or Zip Flow have ads?
Boxes shows ads; Zip Flow does not.
Which is updated more often, Boxes or Zip Flow?
Boxes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Zip Flow monthly. Most recently, Boxes was updated on October 25, 2026 and Zip Flow on October 9, 2026.

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