Comparison

Tic Tac Toe ~ vs Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget

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 Classic Widget

Play Tic Tac Toe directly from your iOS 17 Home Screen or Mac desktop. Enjoy single-player against AI, local multiplayer, and online matches via Game Center. Features fun animations and sound effects.

Highlights
  • Play on Home Screen widgets
  • Single-player AI mode
  • Local two-player mode
  • Online multiplayer via Game Center
  • Fun animations and sound effects
  • Unlockable themes
Features
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Play Tic Tac Toe right on your iOS 17 device’s Home Screen! Harnessing the power of iOS 17’s interactive widgets, this app brings a fresh twist to the classic game. "It’s silly, it’s fun, and I love it." - Federico Viticci, MacStories Never before has it been so convenient to play Tic Tac Toe. Whether you’re waiting for a meeting, on your lunch break, or just relaxing at home, your next move is right at your fingertips. Engage in thrilling battles against a powerful AI opponent in the one-player mode, or challenge your friends and family in the local two-player mode, all without leaving your Home Screen. But that’s not all - with our innovative use of iOS 17’s new interactive widgets, you can even go head-to-head with players from around the world in the online two-player mode using Game Center. Immerse yourself in the game with fun animations and delightful sound effects that enhance the excitement of every move. Get ready to line up your pieces, strategize your moves, and enjoy Tic Tac Toe like never before. Download “Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget Game” today and experience the future of mobile gaming! "Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget Game" is part of our collection of Classic Widget Games you can play right on your iOS Home Screen or Mac desktop. Download all 6 today! Get the Classic Widget Game Pass to unlock themes and disable ads in all of the games for one low price or opt to unlock just the games you want separately. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime within your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. The privacy policy for this app is located here: https://www.cromulentlabs.com/widget-games/privacy/ The terms of use for this app are the standard Apple terms located here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tic Tac Toe ~4 screens
Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget at none against Tic Tac Toe ~'s shown. Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 38 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Tic Tac Toe ~'s advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 60) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, 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 Classic Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. 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 4.6 for Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tic Tac Toe ~ has 1.4K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Tic Tac Toe ~'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic Tac Toe ~ ships an update every 38 months, Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget every 5 weeks. 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 Classic Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic Tac Toe ~Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings)4.6 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better60
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAwesome Cool and Fun Free Games LLCCromulent Labs

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 Classic Widget

All ratings60 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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 Classic Widget

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 Classic Widget

Subscriptions1
  • Classic Widget Game Pass7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tic Tac Toe Widget Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Tic Tac Toe ~ free?
Tic Tac Toe ~ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget free?
Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tic Tac Toe ~ or Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget?
Tic Tac Toe ~ and Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4K and 60 ratings respectively.
Do Tic Tac Toe ~ or Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget have ads?
Tic Tac Toe ~ shows ads; Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget does not.
Which is updated more often, Tic Tac Toe ~ or Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget?
Tic Tac Toe ~ ships an update every 38 months, and Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tic Tac Toe ~ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget on September 18, 2026.

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