ZigZag Line vs Dots'n Boxes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZigZag Line
Tap to change the ball's direction and stay on the line. This simple yet challenging game tests your reflexes and focus. Master the zig-zag path to achieve high scores.
- Tap to change direction
- Stay on the line
- Simple gameplay
- Challenging reflexes test
- High score pursuit
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How to play: Tap to change direction of the ball. Stay in the line!
Dots'n Boxes
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Dots & Boxes — Simple Rules. Real Strategy. The classic Dots & Boxes game gets a competitive twist. Take turns drawing lines between dots and complete boxes to claim them. But not every box is worth the same — each box has its own point value, making every move a strategic decision. Choose how you play: • Online — Compete against real players in live matches. • 2 Players — Challenge a friend on the same device. • VS AI — Test your strategy against multiple AI difficulty levels. Plan your moves, avoid giving away valuable boxes, build chains, and turn the board to your advantage. Completing a box gives you another move, so one smart play can change the entire match. Features • Fast, turn-based strategy gameplay • Real-time online multiplayer • Multiple AI difficulty levels • Local two-player mode • Different point values for each box • Online leaderboard • Simple rules with plenty of strategic depth Draw lines. Capture boxes. Score more points. Control the board.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dots'n Boxes at none against ZigZag Line's 5. Dots'n Boxes also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 69 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. ZigZag Line sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Dots'n Boxes asks for nothing beyond the download.
ZigZag Line ships an update every 69 months, Dots'n Boxes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZigZag Line | Dots'n Boxes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 69 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hien Nguyen | Murat Erdem Bostancioglu |
In-app purchases
ZigZag Line
- 1,000 Coins$0.99
- Coin Doubler$1.99
- 3,000 Coins$1.99
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- Remove Ads$2.99
- 7,500 Coins$3.99
Dots'n Boxes
No in-app purchases
