# Tic-Tac-Toe² — No Ads! Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe

> Strategic Tic-Tac-Toe variant where moves dictate subsequent grid play. (iPhone/iPad app by Nolan Mathews.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-toe/id841558530 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nolan Mathews](https://appshunter.io/developer/907118720)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.3 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-toe/id841558530/reviews.md

## What is Tic?

The objective of the game is to win three grids in a row.

To win a grid, you must get three of your symbols in a row.

Your opponent must play in the grid that corresponds with the space you just played in. For example, if you play in the top right space of a grid, your opponent's next move must be in the top right grid.

If the grid corresponding with the space you played in is no longer playable, your opponent can play in any open space.

## Key features

- Win three grids in a row
- Strategic move-based grid selection
- Dynamic opponent move restrictions
- Handles unplayable grids
- No advertisements

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Computer Player | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-toe/id841558530/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Make playing a bit free

*2024-07-22, version 2.02*

Cash hungry

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2023-12-08*

The fact that you have to pay to play the boy is ridiculous!!

### 3/5 — Fun but room for improvement

*2023-10-18*

Its fun and work well but there needs to be a undo button. There has been times when one of us press the wrong square because they are small.

### 5/5 — Works really well and the IAP is very fair

*2023-09-16, version 2.02*

The game works as intended and I enjoyed the game against my son.
The IAP to play against a computer seems fair.

The feedback I have is making whose turn it is be a bit bigger. Make it a focus rather tall than it being hidden in the background.
Potentially could benefit from having different colours for the noughts and cross.

### 1/5 — You need to pay money to play with the computer!

*2023-08-07*

Stupidest game in the history of stupid games!

### 2/5 — Purchase required

*2022-12-09*

Playing computer requires purchase.  Not ideal.

### 3/5 — Good game but

*2022-06-07*

I need both sets of rules available to toggle, one where local boards are off limits once won, and one where the local boards are assigned to whoever wins first, but can still be used

### 5/5 — Great spin on tic tax toe

*2021-01-17*

It takes some getting used to but once you are, it’s quite a lot of fun. The computer is good and makes you think, and multiplayer is the same of course. It’s a great way to spend some free time

### 3/5 — Need a modded variant

*2020-05-02*

When I play against friends we play a much harder version. When a grid is claimed it is still playable and each time a player is sent to a claimed grid, it effectively wastes a played move making players think out their moves much more carefully.

### 1/5 — Asssss

*2020-02-23*

If I could give this zero stars, I would. I just wanted to play against the feckin computer bruh

**Developer response:** I'm sorry to hear that. The trade off of having no ads is that there are in-app purchases. I spent a lot of time working on the computer player and made it as inexpensive as possible

## Frequently asked questions about Tic

### How do you win Tic-Tac-Toe²?

To win Tic-Tac-Toe², you must be the first to get three of your symbols in a row within a single grid. The overall objective is to win three of these individual grids.

### What is the core mechanic of Tic-Tac-Toe²?

The core mechanic is that your opponent must play their next move in the grid that corresponds to the space you just played in. This creates a strategic link between moves.

### What happens if the corresponding grid for the next move is already full in Tic-Tac-Toe²?

If the grid dictated by your previous move is no longer playable (i.e., it's full), your opponent is then free to play in any available open space on the board.

### Does Tic-Tac-Toe² have ads?

No, Tic-Tac-Toe² is advertised as having no ads, offering an uninterrupted gameplay experience.

### What devices is Tic-Tac-Toe² available on?

Tic-Tac-Toe² is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Tic-Tac-Toe²?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### When was Tic-Tac-Toe² last updated?

The latest version of Tic-Tac-Toe² was released on April 24, 2018. The app was originally released on March 23, 2014.

### What is the user rating for Tic-Tac-Toe²?

Tic-Tac-Toe² has a rating of 3.6 stars based on 40 ratings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.02 — 2018-04-24

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Some small improvements and bug fixes

Credit to Logan Michel for some great suggestions!

### 2.01 — 2018-04-23

Slight improvements to computer player

### 2.0 — 2018-01-22

-New Name!
-New Design!
-New App Icon!
-And now introducing... a challenging and fun COMPUTER PLAYER! Try it once for free!

### 1.1 — 2014-05-08

You can now choose who has the first turn. 

Choose between:

Alternate
Random
Winner
Loser

### 1.0 — 2014-03-22

No release notes.

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All apps by Nolan Mathews: https://appshunter.io/developer/907118720

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