# Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage! vs Steelo

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage! | Steelo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-toe-game-for-imessage/id1153229042/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steelo/id6444746442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **160** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Daru Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120040092) | [Steelo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656592738) |

## What reviewers say

### Tic Tac Toe game for iMessage!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-toe-game-for-imessage/id1153229042)

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:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (28)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun to play with friends
- 👍 Quick and easy to play
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Cool GIFs/animations
- 👍 Works perfectly sometimes

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Cannot open app
- ❌ Cannot delete app
- ❌ Buggy and glitches
- ❌ Game resets/starts over
- ❌ Takes too long to download/load

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


### Steelo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steelo/id6444746442)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Paper Subscription | $3.00 | per month |
| Girls in Afrobeats Subscription | $3.00 | per month |
| Barriers Subscription | $3.00 | per month |
| LANCEY  Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| Skepta *Coming Soon* Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| Lancey Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| Barriers Subscription | $5.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*