Comparison

link the dot vs Dots'n Boxes

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

Head to head
About

link the dot

Features
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Link The Dot is just another funny match game with cute graphics and music It's one of the best time killer game for fragmented time How To Play you can only link the dots use straight line,that means only vertically or horizontally. when the dots are linked in circle,all the dots with the same color will eliminated and you will gain much high score you only have 60 seconds in each game play, so you need to make decisions quickly Last but not least,if you want to leave a comment,please use english. hope you have fun

About

Dots'n Boxes

Features
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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.

Screenshots

link the dot4 screens
Dots'n Boxes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dots'n Boxes at every 3 weeks against link the dot's every 11 months. link the dot's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

link the dot ships an update every 11 months, Dots'n Boxes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
link the dot versus Dots'n Boxes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterlink the dotDots'n Boxes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeräŗšå·ž ēŽ‹Murat Erdem Bostancioglu

In-app purchases

None

link the dot

No in-app purchases

None

Dots'n Boxes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is link the dot free?
link the dot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dots'n Boxes free?
Dots'n Boxes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do link the dot or Dots'n Boxes have ads?
Both link the dot and Dots'n Boxes show ads.
Which is updated more often, link the dot or Dots'n Boxes?
link the dot ships an update every 11 months, and Dots'n Boxes every 3 weeks. Most recently, link the dot was updated on October 26, 2026 and Dots'n Boxes on October 24, 2026.

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