Comparison

DotMax 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

DotMax

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DOTMAX ONLINE: THREE GAMES, ONE UNIVERSE, ENDLESS ACTION! Welcome to the future of mobile gaming! DotMax Online is a premium gaming hub that brings together three distinct, high-quality multiplayer experiences under one neon-lit roof. Designed with a stunning cyberpunk aesthetic and powered by ultra-smooth multiplayer synchronization, DotMax is the ultimate destination for strategy lovers, puzzle enthusiasts, and arcade fans. Dive into a world where strategy meets speed, and every single move counts. 1. DOTBOX: THE NEON REVOLUTION OF STRATEGY Step into a modern reimagining of the timeless "Dots and Boxes" classic. In DotBox, intelligence and foresight are your best weapons. Players take turns connecting dots on a high-tech grid to form boxes. The player who claims the most territory wins the match. With intuitive drag controls and satisfying feedback when a box is completed, DotBox turns a simple concept into a deep tactical battlefield. Utilize the streak system to dominate rivals and prove your mental superiority in real-time matches. 2. SOS ONLINE: TACTICAL DUELS IN THE DIGITAL AGE The legendary pen-and-paper game has been reborn! SOS Online brings high-stakes competitive play to a futuristic grid. Strategically place "S" and "O" letters to complete SOS patterns. Every successful pattern scores points and grants an extra turn, opening the door for devastating chain reactions. One clever move can turn the tide of a match, making SOS Online a thrilling psychological battle. Simple tap controls combined with complex tactical layers make this a must-play for strategy fans. 3. BOUNCY: BLISTERING ARCADE PRECISION If you crave speed and reflexes, Bouncy is your game. This addictive brick-breaker experience tests your ability to calculate angles under pressure. Keep the ball in play, shatter neon-glowing bricks, and progress through increasingly difficult levels. With realistic physics-based mechanics and vibrant explosion effects, Bouncy is perfect for quick adrenaline bursts or long, focused sessions. Master the walls, hit the power-ups, and dominate the scoreboards. REVOLUTIONARY GAMING SYSTEMS & FEATURES Unified Online Multiplayer: DotMax features a seamless multiplayer ecosystem. Challenge friends from your list, invite rivals from global chat, or use advanced matchmaking to find opponents of your skill level. The connection is stable, and the competition is always fierce. Global Rank & Progression: Your journey matters across all games! Earn Experience Points (XP) in every match. Rise through the ranks—from Bronze to the prestigious Diamond league. Unlock exclusive rewards and bragging rights as you climb the global leaderboards. High-End Customization: Personalization is core to the DotMax experience. Stand out by unlocking unique, glow-in-the-dark frames and cyberpunk avatars. Earn items by completing challenges or trying your luck on the Daily Reward Wheel. Your profile is your digital identity—make it legendary. Dynamic Coin Economy: Success pays off. Accumulate coins through daily objectives, winning streaks, and victories. Use your wealth to enter elite events, purchase exclusive cosmetic upgrades, or obtain power-ups. Watch rewarded ads for an extra vault boost when needed. THE AD SHIELD SYSTEM: We value your immersion. With our innovative Ad Shield, you are in control. Watch a short video to activate one hour of completely ad-free gameplay across all modes. Focus on your strategy without interruptions during competitive sessions. Global Community & Chat: Connect with thousands of players worldwide through moderated chat. Share strategies, send emojis, or make new friends. Challenge players directly from chat, turning social interaction into immediate competitive action. Practice & Offline Mode: No internet? No problem. Hone your skills against our AI in Practice Mode. Experiment with letter placements in SOS, master complex box traps in DotBox, or perfect bounce angles in Bouncy—all available offline anytime.

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

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Dots & Boxes Together at 2 against DotMax's —. DotMax's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DotMax versus Dots & Boxes Together: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotMaxDots & Boxes Together
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAzat KahramanJonathan Shaffer

In-app purchases

None

DotMax

No in-app purchases

None

Dots & Boxes Together

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DotMax free?
DotMax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dots & Boxes Together free?
Dots & Boxes Together is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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