# Two Dots vs Dots and Boxes

The clearest difference is rating: Two Dots at 4.5 against Dots and Boxes's 3.7. Two Dots also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (174K vs 23). Dots and Boxes's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 23%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Two Dots sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Dots and Boxes sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Two Dots holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Two Dots has 174K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Two Dots's written reviews are positive against 47% of Dots and Boxes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Two Dots ships an update weekly, Dots and Boxes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Two Dots | Dots and Boxes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (174K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-dots-connect-the-colors/id880178264/reviews)** | [3.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-and-boxes-multiplayer/id1366169655/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **174K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | **46.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 577 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playdots, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/948362568) | [CodeHound](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173184098) |

## What reviewers say

### Two Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-dots-connect-the-colors/id880178264)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Board, #89 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #165 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Connect dots of the same color to solve puzzles and collect treasures. Embark on an interdimensional adventure through thousands of levels, enjoying relaxing music and brain-teasing challenges. Play solo or connect with friends for a fun, family-friendly experience.

**Highlights:** Connect dots in lines or squares, Thousands of brain-teasing levels, Collect treasures and trophies, Multiple game modes (Scavenger Hunt, Flip, Treasure Hunt), Relaxing music and minimalist art, Connect with friends, Colorblind mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lives Refill | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Up + 5 Moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Up: 5 Moves +1 Bomb | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Up: 5 Moves + Ice Cracker | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Moves | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack XS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Mine | $2.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack M | $5.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack M | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Mine | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful and calming visuals
- 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating gameplay
- 🎨 Innovative and creative level designs
- 🎶 Relaxing and enjoyable soundtrack
- 👍 Possible to progress without in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🔍 Overwhelming number of features and pop-ups
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🤯 Levels becoming increasingly difficult and frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent daily reward system
- Booster boxes not working as intended
- Levels not registering as completed
- Inability to replay purchased scavenger hunt levels
- Freezing and crashing issues when watching ads

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn in-game currency without paying
- Option to purchase a one-time ad-free version
- Separate app for the scavenger hunt mini-game
- Improved level progression and difficulty scaling
- Ability to pause or save progress on the daily unlimited lives


### Dots and Boxes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-and-boxes-multiplayer/id1366169655)

Engage in a classic pencil-and-paper strategy game with this digital multiplayer version. Connect dots to form squares and outscore your opponents in live online matches, private games with friends, or offline against the computer. Bet on matches and climb the global leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Live online multiplayer, Private matches with friends, Offline AI opponent, Betting and rewards, Live chat with opponents, Global leaderboard, Facebook login

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100K Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 250K Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 95000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 750K Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Two Dots free?

Two Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dots and Boxes free?

Dots and Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Two Dots or Dots and Boxes?

Two Dots is rated higher. Two Dots averages 4.5 out of 5 from 174K ratings, while Dots and Boxes averages 3.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do Two Dots or Dots and Boxes have ads?

Both Two Dots and Dots and Boxes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Two Dots or Dots and Boxes?

Two Dots ships an update weekly, and Dots and Boxes every 2 months. Most recently, Two Dots was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dots and Boxes on October 22, 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.*