4our Dots vs DotMesh
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
4our Dots
Connect dots to form squares and outscore your opponent in this classic strategy game. Earn coins by winning, which can be used to purchase decorative emblems or gain advantages like hints and extra turn time. Play against AI, friends, or players worldwide.
- Connect dots to form squares
- Compete against AI, friends, or global players
- Earn coins for winning matches
- Purchase emblems for customization
- Use coins for hints and increased turn time
- Adjustable grid sizes
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Close more squares than your opponent by simply connecting the dots. 4our Dots - Dots and Boxes is based on the classic, time-tested game Paddocks, one of the best games to boost your strategic and tactical abilities! 4our Dots is based on a simple concept: You should connect the dots displayed on the screen to make squares. The player who makes the higher number of squares wins the game. 4our Dots can look simple, but it will test your tactical wits to the core! To make this classic game even more interesting, we have introduced some fun factors. + Whenever you beat another user, you get coins or game money + With coins, you can get emblems to represent you + Choose from more than 30 emblems of different kinds + Use coins to get a hint or increase your turn time + You can play with robot or friends or players from around the world (bear in mind, robot doesn’t give coins!) *** Some of the other awesome features of 4our Dots include: *** + Great exercise for the brain + Option for robot intelligence + Free to play + Simple but maddeningly addictive game + Option for adjusting the number of grids 4our Dots is game which everyone can enjoy. Gift Dots and Boxes to yourself, your kids or friends and get smarter even while having a ball! Powered by Glencoe Mobile.
DotMesh
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Play the classic Dots and Boxes like never before, now with a modern neon twist. FEATURES - Play friends online instantly, no sign-up needed - Challenge smart AI with multiple difficulty levels - Local multiplayer with up to 4 players on the same device - Beautiful neon themes and customization options - Smooth, fast, and responsive gameplay MULTIPLAYER MADE EASY Create a room and share a code to start playing in seconds. SMART AI From beginner-friendly to challenging opponents, improve your strategy anytime. CUSTOMIZE YOUR STYLE Unlock themes, colors, and styles to match your preference. Whether you are playing casually or competitively, Dotmesh brings a fresh experience to a timeless classic. Download now and start connecting the dots. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DotMesh at every 4 days against 4our Dots's every 5 weeks. 4our Dots's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. 4our Dots sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and DotMesh sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
4our Dots ships an update every 5 weeks, DotMesh every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 4our Dots | DotMesh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (105 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 105 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YunaSoft Inc. | Alok Rathaur |
Bugs and requests
4our Dots
Reported bugs
5 issues- Daily coins not appearing
- Free coins not working
- Cannot connect with online players
- Time limit not adjustable
- Player skipped after time limit
Requested features
5 requests- Fix daily free coin issue
- Add option to disable time limit
- Increase difficulty levels
- Allow diagonal dot connection
- Add different grid sizes
DotMesh
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
4our Dots
- Ad Free$0.99
- 100 Coins$0.99
- 250 Coins$1.99
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- 400 Coins$2.99
- 700 Coins$4.99
- 1,000 Coins$6.99
- 1,500 Coins$9.99
- 20,000 Coins$99.99
DotMesh
- DotMesh Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- DotMesh Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Year









