Comparison

Tic Tac Toe ~ vs ™ Gomoku

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

Head to head
About

Tic Tac Toe ~

Engage in the classic Tic Tac Toe puzzle game, playable against another person or the device. Features multiple difficulty levels and player name customization for a personalized experience. Save paper and enjoy this timeless game anywhere.

Highlights
  • One player mode
  • Two player mode
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Player name configuration
  • Classic 3x3 grid gameplay
Features
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***Awesome Tic Tac Toe Game!!!!*** Tic Tac Toe Free is free classic puzzle game also known as "noughts and crosses or sometimes X and O". Tic Tac Toe Free supports one player and two player gameplay, so you can play against another human or against your iOS device. Our Tic Tac Toe Free game offers: - 3 different game levels (game difficulties) - One player (play against your iOS device) - Two players (play against another human) - Player name configuration The Tic Tac Toe game is a game for two players, called "X" and "O", who take turns marking the spaces in a 3×3 grid. The player who succeeded in placing three respective marks in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row wins the game. The Tic Tac Toe is a great way to pass your free time whether you're standing in a line or spending time with your kids. Stop wasting paper and save trees. The game has the below alternative English names. * Tick-tack-toe, tic-tac-toe, tick-tat-toe, or tit-tat-toe * Noughts and crosses or Naughts and crosses * Exy-Ozys, Xsie-Osies * Xs and Os * X and O * O-X TERMS OF USE, PRIVACY POLICY, SUBSCRIPTIONS Tic Tac Toe app offers a monthly subscription (1 month), a month six month subscription (6 months) and a yearly subscription (1 year) called Premier. If you subscribe in another currency, the price may vary slightly if your bank charges you a conversion fee. Payment for your subscription will be debited from your account after your purchase is confirmed. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Find out more about our general terms of use at https://www.mangokingsoftware.com/wp/acffg-terms-of-service/ Find out more about our privacy policy at https://www.mangokingsoftware.com/wp/acffg-privacy-policy/

About

™ Gomoku

Experience the classic strategy of Five in a Row on your mobile device. Challenge AI opponents across five difficulty levels or play against friends. Customize your game with various board sizes, piece sets, and a board editor.

Highlights
  • Five difficulty AI levels
  • Save and load games
  • Undo function
  • Custom board editor
  • Multiple board sizes
  • Timer-based gameplay
  • Zoom functionality
Features
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Dive into Gomoku: The Classic Five in a Row, Now on Your Phone! Explore the timeless strategy of Gomoku, also known as Five in a Row, Caro, Omok, Renju, or Gobang. This classic board game, traditionally played on a 15x15 intersection Go board, challenges players to align five stones in an unbroken row to claim victory. Gomoku brings this captivating game right to your phone, retaining the authentic feel of playing with black and white Go pieces. Whether it's family game night or a solo challenge against diverse AI opponents, this mobile version caters to all. With five difficulty levels ranging from Easy to Expert, even the most skilled players will find themselves tested. Each victory in Gomoku is not just a mark of pride but also earns you experience points, increasing from +1 for Easy to a challenging +7 for Expert wins. Key Features: * Convenient Undo function. * Ability to Save and Load games in progress. * A range of AI difficulties, offering five levels to test your skills. * Timer-based gameplay for added excitement. * Custom board editor for a personalized gaming experience. * A variety of board and piece sets to choose from. * Zoom in and out for the best view. * Multiple board sizes for varied gameplay: select from 9x9, 11x11, 13x13, and the classic 15x15. Embrace the free-style version of Gomoku supported in this game, where forming a row of five or more stones leads you to victory. Get ready to enjoy the strategic depth of Gomoku on your phone!"

Screenshots

Tic Tac Toe ~4 screens
™ Gomoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ™ Gomoku at none against Tic Tac Toe ~'s shown. ™ Gomoku also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 38 months). Tic Tac Toe ~'s advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Tic Tac Toe ~ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ™ Gomoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tic Tac Toe ~ against 4.5 for ™ Gomoku. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Tic Tac Toe ~'s written reviews are positive against 53% of ™ Gomoku's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic Tac Toe ~ ships an update every 38 months, ™ Gomoku every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tic Tac Toe ~ versus ™ Gomoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic Tac Toe ~™ Gomoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better4.5 (3K ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAwesome Cool and Fun Free Games LLCVM Mobile Team

Customer experience

Tic Tac Toe ~

All ratings1,441 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative17.7%

™ Gomoku

All ratings3,037 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral16.4%
Negative30.3%

User reviews

Tic Tac Toe ~

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Fun and engaging game
  • 👍 Simple and easy to play
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Great for passing time
  • 👍 Nostalgic childhood game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and freezing issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty settings not working as expected
  • 💸 Too many intrusive ads
  • 🚫 Inability to create custom usernames

™ Gomoku

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🤖 Challenging AI opponent
  • 🧠 Mentally stimulating
  • 🕹️ Easy to play

Room to improve

  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🔍 Difficulty levels not well-balanced
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🤖 AI too difficult to beat

Bugs and requests

Tic Tac Toe ~

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and crashing during gameplay
  • Difficulty settings not functioning properly
  • Glitches with player name display

Requested features

4 requests
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • More game modes and difficulty levels
  • Ability to customize player names
  • Reduced ad frequency

™ Gomoku

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect game outcomes
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Crashing and freezing issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More difficulty settings
  • Disable 3-3 rule
  • Larger board size
  • Customizable board and piece styles

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tic Tac Toe ~

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Six Month$5.996 Months
  • Yearly$11.991 Year
1 purchases

™ Gomoku

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Tic Tac Toe ~ free?
Tic Tac Toe ~ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ™ Gomoku free?
™ Gomoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tic Tac Toe ~ or ™ Gomoku?
Tic Tac Toe ~ is rated higher. Tic Tac Toe ~ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while ™ Gomoku averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.
Do Tic Tac Toe ~ or ™ Gomoku have ads?
Tic Tac Toe ~ shows ads; ™ Gomoku does not.
Which is updated more often, Tic Tac Toe ~ or ™ Gomoku?
Tic Tac Toe ~ ships an update every 38 months, and ™ Gomoku every 7 months. Most recently, Tic Tac Toe ~ was updated on September 23, 2026 and ™ Gomoku on September 26, 2026.

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