Comparison

Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage! vs Steelo

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

Head to head
About

Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage!

Challenge friends and family to a classic game of Tic Tac Toe directly within iMessage. Enjoy the familiar gameplay with a creative twist, featuring a variety of surprising backgrounds to enhance your gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Play directly within iMessage
  • Challenge friends and family
  • Surprising and creative backgrounds
  • Classic gameplay with a twist
  • Join millions of players
Features
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Welcome to the Ultimate Tic Tac Toe Experience on iMessage! Dive into the world of unlimited fun and challenge your friends and family to an exciting game of Tic Tac Toe, right within iMessage! Our app brings the classic game to life with a delightful twist, allowing you to play in the coolest and quirkiest backgrounds you can imagine. Why You'll Love Our Tic Tac Toe App: - Connect Instantly: Challenge your friends and family to a game of Tic Tac Toe without any hassle. Just open iMessage, select our app, and let the fun begin! - Surprising Backgrounds: Immerse yourself in a world of creativity! Choose from a wide array of surprising backgrounds that add a dash of excitement to your gaming experience. - Original Gameplay: Experience the classic game you love with a fresh and original twist. - Join the Millions: Be part of a community of over 3 million players who have already enjoyed our game! How to Play: 1. Open iMessage and select our app. 2. Choose a background that suits your mood. 3. Invite your opponent and start the game. Your opponent must have downloaded the app too. 4. Take turns placing your symbols and strategize to win! Enjoy the game and the fun visuals while you play! Get ready to embark on a Tic Tac Toe adventure like never before! Challenge your friends, show off your skills, and experience the thrill of victory. With our fun, friendly, and original app, every move is a step closer to becoming the ultimate Tic Tac Toe champion.

About

Steelo

Discover music culture through an endless scroll of visuals paired with your favorite tracks. Collaborate, showcase talent, and connect with creators in a new social video experience. Explore diverse genres like drill, afro beats, and rap with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Endless music visual scroll
  • Collaborative content creation
  • Showcase talent
  • Connect with creators
  • Explore music genres
  • Stay updated on cultural movements
Features
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STEELO connects you directly to the artists you love. Chat and interact with artists and other fans inside exclusive communities. Get real time access to live sessions, drops and behind the scenes moments you won't find anywhere else. Support your favourite artists and climb the leaderboard. Every bit of engagement earns you points, and the top supporters unlock exclusive rewards and prizes. Shop each artist's catalogue directly in app, from merch to music to tickets, all in one place. Features: - Join communities for the artists you follow and chat with fans in real time - Discover trending and live communities on the app - Track your ranking on artist leaderboards and see where you stand against other top supporters - Earn points for your support and unlock exclusive rewards - Shop official merch, music and tickets straight from your favourite artist's page STEELO is where fandom becomes belonging. Get closer to the artists shaping culture, and be recognised for it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://steelostyle.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage!3 screens
Steelo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Steelo at 100% against Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage!'s 31%. Steelo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage!'s advantage is ratings volume (160 vs 2). On price, ads, 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. Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage! sells 28 one-off in-app purchases and Steelo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Steelo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage! has 160 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Steelo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage! ships an update every 5 weeks, Steelo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage! versus Steelo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic Tac Toe game for iMessage!Steelo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (160 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings160 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB92 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDaru LimitedSteelo

Customer experience

Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage!

All ratings161 ratings
Positive50.9%
Neutral6.2%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral5.8%
Negative62.8%

Steelo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage!

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App cannot be opened
  • App cannot be deleted
  • Game resets after each move
  • Moves are registered incorrectly (e.g., same box twice, marks appear randomly)
  • App does not load or takes too long to load
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  • App does not appear in settings or on home screen
  • White line on the left side when playing
  • App crashes or freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more games
  • Add option to play against computer
  • Update the app
  • Fix bugs and glitches
  • Make it easier to delete

Steelo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

28 purchases

Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage!

One-time28
  • Paris Vs NYC Design$0.99
  • Burger Vs Pizza Design$0.99
  • Dog Vs Cat Design$0.99
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  • Justin Vs Justin Design$0.99
  • Halloween Ghost vs Pumpkin$0.99
  • Spider vs Cat Halloween Design$0.99
  • Stars vs Stripes Tic Tac Toe$0.99
  • Pancakes vs Waffles Design$0.99
  • T-Rex vs Diplodocus Design$0.99
  • Robot vs Teddy Design$0.99
  • Christmas Jumpers Tic Tac Toe$0.99
  • Trump vs Xi Design$0.99
  • Reindeer & Snowman Tic Tac Toe$0.99
  • 2-ways Thanksgiving Turkey$0.99
  • Gingerbread man vs Candy Cane$0.99
  • Thanksgiving Pumpkin vs Pie$0.99
  • Play East Coast vs West Coast$0.99
  • Witch vs Bats Halloween Design$0.99
  • Thanksgiving Leaf vs Acorn$0.99
  • Play Football vs Basketball$0.99
  • 3x pack Thanksgiving designs$1.99
  • Flowers Pack$1.99
  • Pets Pack$1.99
  • USA Pack$1.99
  • Halloween Pack$1.99
  • Christmas Pack$1.99
  • 3x Pack Hanukkah Designs$1.99
  • Unlock All Tic Tac Toe Designs$5.99
7 purchases

Steelo

Subscriptions7
  • Daily Paper Subscription$3.001 Month
  • Girls in Afrobeats Subscription2 variants$3.001 Month
  • Barriers Subscription$3.001 Month
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  • LANCEY Subscription$5.001 Month
  • Skepta *Coming Soon* Subscription$5.001 Month
  • Lancey Subscription2 variants$5.001 Month
  • Barriers Subscription$5.001 Month

Questions

Is Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage! free?
Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steelo free?
Steelo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage! or Steelo?
Steelo is rated higher. Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage! averages 3.1 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while Steelo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage! or Steelo have ads?
Neither Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage! nor Steelo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage! or Steelo?
Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage! ships an update every 5 weeks, and Steelo weekly. Most recently, Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Steelo on October 14, 2026.

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