Comparison

Quick Tic vs Ultimate Tic

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

Head to head
About

Quick Tic

Enjoy the classic Tic-Tac-Toe game on your iOS device. Play against your device or friends with real-time multiplayer and track your progress with achievements and leaderboards. A quick and fun way to pass the time.

Highlights
  • Play against device or friends
  • Real-time multiplayer via Game Center
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Customizable player names
  • Sound on/off option
  • Choose X or O symbol
Features
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Classic, fun & quick to play Tic-Tac-Toe game with Multiplayer & Achievements. Pick your symbol (an "O" or an "X") & try to beat your device or your friends by getting 3 in a row. Tic-Tac-Toe originated as a pencil-and-paper game for two players, Nought & Cross (or X & O), who take turns marking the spaces in a grid. The goal is for a player to place 3 of their marks in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line to win the game. The game is also known as Noughts & Crosses, Naughts & Crosses, Xs & Os, Exy-Ozys, Xsie-Osies, Tick-Tack-Toe, Tick-Tat-Toe, & Tit-Tat-Toe. This version of the game allows you to play on your iOS device, instead of using a pencil & paper. It's a quick, easy, & fun way to kill some time if you're standing in line at the supermarket, waiting for an appointment, or just want to chill out & enjoy some quiet time. Game Features: * Play against your iOS device or against your friends via Game Center real-time multiplayer * Achievements for games played, games won, winning streaks & more * Leaderboard for winning streaks * Clean, easy to use interface * Player name configuration * Sound on/off * Pick your mark (X or O)

About

Ultimate Tic

Experience a strategic twist on the classic game with a larger 9x9 board and unique rules. Challenge yourself against an intelligent AI or compete with friends in fast-paced, engaging rounds. Climb the ranks and global leaderboard to become the ultimate champion.

Highlights
  • Strategic 9x9 gameplay
  • Play against smart AI
  • 2-player mode
  • Unique tactical rules
  • Quick, engaging rounds
  • Ranked mode with Elo system
  • Global leaderboard
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Ultimate Tic Tac Toe – Strategy Meets Fun! By Edison Law and Revaant Srivastav Ready to challenge your brain and outsmart your opponents? Dive into the exciting world of Ultimate Tic Tac Toe, where strategic gameplay meets classic fun! This isn’t your ordinary Tic Tac Toe—it’s a thrilling test of wits with bigger boards, new rules, and competitive modes to keep you hooked. Features: Strategic 9x9 Gameplay: Small wins build up to claim the larger board. Outsmart your rivals with every move! Play Against Smart AI: Hone your skills against an intelligent bot that’s always up for a challenge. 2-Player Mode: Compete with friends and family in exciting head-to-head matches. Unique Rules: Send your opponent to specific subboards or claim big advantages with tactical moves. Quick, Engaging Rounds: No more waiting! Fast turns keep the game fun and dynamic. Ranked Mode – Climb the Leaderboard! Competitive Elo System: Every win boosts your rating as you aim for the top. Ranks for All Levels: Start Bronze and climb to Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Champion, and earn the title of Grandmaster (GM) after reaching 1800 Elo! Global Leaderboard: Compete with GrandMasters worldwide and see where you stand. Why Ultimate Tic Tac Toe? A fresh twist on the classic game with added strategy. Easy to learn, yet challenging to master for all ages. Perfect for casual gamers and competitive strategists alike. Whether you’re looking to relax, sharpen your mind, or dominate the competition, Ultimate Tic Tac Toe has it all. Download Now and become the Ultimate Champion! [Available exclusively on iPhone and iPad.]

Screenshots

Quick Tic4 screens
Ultimate Tic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ultimate Tic at none against Quick Tic's shown. Ultimate Tic also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Quick Tic's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Quick Tic against 5.0 for Ultimate Tic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Tic ships an update every 3 months, Ultimate Tic every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Quick Tic versus Ultimate Tic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick TicUltimate Tic
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColin LydersChung Law

Customer experience

Quick Tic

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ultimate Tic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Quick Tic

No in-app purchases

None

Ultimate Tic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quick Tic free?
Quick Tic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ultimate Tic free?
Ultimate Tic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Quick Tic or Ultimate Tic?
Quick Tic and Ultimate Tic are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Quick Tic or Ultimate Tic have ads?
Quick Tic shows ads; Ultimate Tic does not.
Which is updated more often, Quick Tic or Ultimate Tic?
Quick Tic ships an update every 3 months, and Ultimate Tic every 2 days. Most recently, Quick Tic was updated on October 10, 2026 and Ultimate Tic on October 7, 2026.

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