# Captain Memo vs Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Captain Memo | Dots and Boxes (Dot Game) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-memo-the-memory-game/id817586038/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-and-boxes-dot-game/id6474048220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andre Castany](https://appshunter.io/developer/817586041) | [Roghan Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1427720845) |

## What reviewers say

### Captain Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-memo-the-memory-game/id817586038)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |


### Dots and Boxes (Dot Game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-and-boxes-dot-game/id6474048220)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*