Comparison

Tic Tac Toe ~ vs Tic Tac Toe Evolved

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

Tic Tac Toe Evolved

This evolved Tic-Tac-Toe game introduces moving and capturing pieces for deep strategy. Compete in real-time online matches against players worldwide and climb the ranks. Enjoy quick, strategic gameplay perfect for short sessions.

Highlights
  • Pieces can move and capture
  • Real-time online multiplayer
  • Global ranking system
  • CPU practice mode
  • Offline play available
  • Intuitive tap controls
Features
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Not the tic tac toe you know. Bigger pieces can be placed on top of smaller ones — and steal them. Get matched in seconds in worldwide online battles and climb the ranks from 30 Kyu to 9 Dan. The rules take 10 seconds to learn, but the mind games never end. Kids and adults both get hooked. ■ Tic tac toe, evolved into a real strategy game Every piece in MARUBA comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large. A bigger piece can be placed on top of a smaller one to capture it. Pieces already on the board can move too — and lifting one reveals what was hidden underneath. The game that always ended in a draw is now a battle of reads and reversals, one move at a time. Learning the rules takes 10 seconds. The depth of a tic tac toe that doesn't end in draws? Endless. ■ Online battles that start in seconds Jump in and play in moments — quick, breezy matches whenever you like. Win to earn stars and rank up — from 30 Kyu all the way to 9 Dan. ■ Goals that never run out - Ranks: lasting proof of your skill, re-measured in monthly seasons - Win streak rankings: compete worldwide for the best streak - Weekly League: climb from Bronze to Master in weekly promotion battles - CPU Ladder: 50 levels of practice opponents that grow with you - Puzzle mode: "win in N moves" brain teasers, stage by stage ■ Collect, dress up, and play as your own character Cats, robots, bears, ghosts... mix and match cute characters with accessories and board themes. Your look is visible to your opponents too. Plus limited cosmetics to collect. ■ With family and friends - Two players on one device (no internet needed) - Friend battles with a shared passcode - Parental gate included — designed with kids in mind ■ Recommended for - Anyone who loved tic tac toe or noughts and crosses - Fans of chess, checkers, and board game mind games - Quick battles in your spare minutes - Families looking for a brain game to play together Play one match. Feel the sting of having a piece stolen — and the thrill of stealing it back. ■ About subscriptions (Premium) - Note Cancellation for the current billing period is not available. Subscriptions are cancelled from your device settings, not from within the app. How to cancel: https://support.apple.com/HT202039 - Restore purchases If you have subscribed before, tap the "Restore Purchases" button at the bottom of the subscription screen. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tomople.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Tic Tac Toe ~4 screens
Tic Tac Toe Evolved4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tic Tac Toe ~ at 4.6 against Tic Tac Toe Evolved's 3.7. Tic Tac Toe ~ also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 3). Tic Tac Toe Evolved's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 38 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Tic Tac Toe Evolved sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tic Tac Toe ~ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tic Tac Toe ~ has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Tic Tac Toe ~'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Tic Tac Toe Evolved's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic Tac Toe ~ ships an update every 38 months, Tic Tac Toe Evolved monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tic Tac Toe ~ versus Tic Tac Toe Evolved: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic Tac Toe ~Tic Tac Toe Evolved
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAwesome Cool and Fun Free Games LLCtomople

Customer experience

Tic Tac Toe ~

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

Tic Tac Toe Evolved

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Tic Tac Toe Evolved

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tic Tac Toe ~

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

Tic Tac Toe Evolved

Subscriptions2
  • Remove mobile ads (1 month)$1.991 Month
  • Remove mobile ads (1 year)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Tic Tac Toe ~ free?
Tic Tac Toe ~ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tic Tac Toe Evolved free?
Tic Tac Toe Evolved is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tic Tac Toe ~ or Tic Tac Toe Evolved?
Tic Tac Toe ~ is rated higher. Tic Tac Toe ~ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Tic Tac Toe Evolved averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Tic Tac Toe ~ or Tic Tac Toe Evolved have ads?
Both Tic Tac Toe ~ and Tic Tac Toe Evolved show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tic Tac Toe ~ or Tic Tac Toe Evolved?
Tic Tac Toe ~ ships an update every 38 months, and Tic Tac Toe Evolved monthly. Most recently, Tic Tac Toe ~ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tic Tac Toe Evolved on September 18, 2026.

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