Comparison

Captain Memo vs Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)

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

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About

Captain Memo

Sharpen your memory with this engaging card-matching game. Find pairs to earn points, create combos, and progress through challenging levels. Play solo, against a friend on the same device, or online.

Highlights
  • Card matching
  • Brain training
  • Point scoring
  • Combo system
  • Multiplayer modes
  • 32 levels
  • Special cards
Features
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Welcome to "Captain Memo" ! This game is for people of all ages. Train your brain and remind cards position. Find similar cards to earn points and make combo when pairs are successively found. You can play against the computer, with someone on the same device or online with game center. Win against "Captain Memo" and increase difficulties. 32 levels to become the greatest pirate of seven seas !! Rules : 1/ Progress : Choose the player who's begin. He turns two cards : if the cards are similar, you earn one point and can replay to make combo. if the cards are different, that's the turn of the other player 2/ Winner : When all similar cards has been found, the winner is the gamer with the most of points. When draw, the computer win. 3/ Special card : "Diamond" card has a value of four points "Captain Memo" (Pirate Parrot) card has a value of three points "Treasure chest" card has a value of two points 4/ Combo Points are cumulated. The amount of points earn with combos are indicated next the total point of gamer. 5/ Tip Begin combo with special card to earn more points with combo. Enjoy yourselves !!

About

Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)

Connect dots to draw lines and strategically close squares to claim territory. Compete against AI or friends in this classic strategy game with multiple modes and colorful themes. Perfect for brain training and casual fun for all ages.

Highlights
  • Connect dots to draw lines
  • Close squares to claim territory
  • Single-player and multiplayer modes
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Squares and triangles modes
  • Colorful themes
Features
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Your goal is to connect the dots and close the squares! The classic: Dots and Boxes, also known as: Dot Game, Squares, Pigs in a Pen, Paddocks and Line Game Dots & Boxes is a simple and fun game. If you enjoy Checkers, Dominoes, Chess, Backgammon, and brainy challenges, you'll adore Dots and Boxes. Play solo or Multiplayer with your friends. This game tailors challenges to your skills with several different difficulty levels. Tap dots to draw lines and seal squares. Win by claiming more squares (or triangles) before lines run out. Dots and Boxes Key features: • Several different maps • Squares & Triangles mode • Multiplayer • Local 2-player mode • Colorful themes for endless fun • Easy to learn, tough to master • Fun for all ages • Awesome brain training

Screenshots

Captain Memo3 screens
Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Captain Memo at 4.5 against Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)'s 3.0. Captain Memo also leads on ratings volume (107 vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 17 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Captain Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Captain Memo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Captain Memo has 107 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Captain Memo's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Captain Memo ships an update every 6 months, Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Captain Memo versus Dots and Boxes (Dot Game): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaptain MemoDots and Boxes (Dot Game)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (107 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings107 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB68 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAndre CastanyRoghan Games

Customer experience

Captain Memo

All ratings108 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Captain Memo

One-time1
  • Remove advertisements$1.99
1 purchases

Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Captain Memo free?
Captain Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) free?
Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Captain Memo or Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)?
Captain Memo is rated higher. Captain Memo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Captain Memo or Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) have ads?
Both Captain Memo and Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) show ads.
Which is updated more often, Captain Memo or Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)?
Captain Memo ships an update every 6 months, and Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) every 17 months. Most recently, Captain Memo was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) on October 25, 2026.

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