Comparison

Tic Tac Toe ~ 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

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

Ultimate Tic

Experience a strategic evolution of classic Tic-Tac-Toe with online multiplayer. Conquer interconnected boards by outmaneuvering opponents and claiming victory on the larger grid. Track your progress and climb leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Strategic gameplay
  • Interconnected board mechanics
  • Leaderboards
  • Progress tracking
  • Global community
Features
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Welcome to the online multiplayer version of Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe, the strategic evolution of the classic game we all know and love. Engage in dynamic and intense gameplay as you face off against friends or random opponents from around the world. Can you conquer the 3x3 grid of nine interconnected Tic-Tac-Toe boards? How to Play Just like in traditional Tic-Tac-Toe, you'll take turns with your opponent, with X starting the game. But here's the twist: your moves dictate where your rival can play next. If you make a move in the top right square of a small board, your opponent must respond in the corresponding small board. Strategy is key as you strive to win the smaller boards to claim victory on the larger one. Rules of Engagement Win a small board by the normal Tic-Tac-Toe rules, and it's yours in the larger board. Once a small board is won or filled, no more moves can be made in it. If you're directed to a completed board, choose any other available board. The game concludes when one player conquers the larger board or when no legal moves remain, resulting in a draw. Online Multiplayer Madness Challenge your friends to thrilling matches or test your skills against random opponents in our global multiplayer arena. Enjoy the ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe showdown anytime, anywhere. Leaderboards and Progress Tracking Sign in to keep track of your wins, and climb the leaderboard ranks to prove your Tic-Tac-Toe prowess. Will you become the ultimate Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe champion? Key Features - Engaging online multiplayer mode: Play with friends or find random opponents. - Strategic gameplay: Exercise your brain with this enhanced version of Tic-Tac-Toe. - Easy-to-understand rules: Dive right in and start competing. - Leaderboards and progress tracking: Monitor your performance and strive for the top spot. - Global community: Connect with players from all over the world. Are you ready to elevate your Tic-Tac-Toe skills to the next level? Download Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe now and become the master of the 3x3 battlefield!

Screenshots

Tic Tac Toe ~4 screens
Ultimate Tic2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ultimate Tic at every 5 days against Tic Tac Toe ~'s every 38 months. Tic Tac Toe ~'s advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 14). On price, rating, ads 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 Ultimate Tic 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 4.6 for Ultimate Tic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tic Tac Toe ~ has 1.4K ratings behind it against 14, 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 50% of Ultimate Tic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic Tac Toe ~ ships an update every 38 months, Ultimate Tic every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tic Tac Toe ~ versus Ultimate Tic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic Tac Toe ~Ultimate Tic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings)4.6 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAwesome Cool and Fun Free Games LLCRyan Boyling

Customer experience

Tic Tac Toe ~

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

Ultimate Tic

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews2 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

Ultimate Tic

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
1 purchases

Ultimate Tic

One-time1
  • No Ads (Unlimited Spins)$4.99

Questions

Is Tic Tac Toe ~ free?
Tic Tac Toe ~ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ultimate Tic free?
Ultimate Tic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tic Tac Toe ~ or Ultimate Tic?
Tic Tac Toe ~ and Ultimate Tic are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4K and 14 ratings respectively.
Do Tic Tac Toe ~ or Ultimate Tic have ads?
Both Tic Tac Toe ~ and Ultimate Tic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tic Tac Toe ~ or Ultimate Tic?
Tic Tac Toe ~ ships an update every 38 months, and Ultimate Tic every 5 days. Most recently, Tic Tac Toe ~ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ultimate Tic on August 15, 2026.

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