# Tic vs Escalators

The clearest difference is rating: Escalators at 4.4 against Tic's 2.9. Escalators also leads on ratings volume (40K vs 15). Tic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Escalators sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Escalators holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Escalators has 40K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Tic's written reviews are positive against 27% of Escalators's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tic | Escalators |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-toe-go/id1154426326/reviews) | **[4.4 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escalators/id1483009256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **40K** |
| Positive reviews | **28.6% of reviews** | 26.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 410 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Graham McCarthy](https://appshunter.io/developer/367279429) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Tic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-toe-go/id1154426326)

Enjoy a clean, classic Tic-Tac-Toe experience on your mobile device. Play against a skilled AI or challenge friends through the Messages app. This game works offline and offers a straightforward way to play the timeless game.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Play against AI, Local multiplayer via Messages App, Offline play, Future AI and multiplayer updates planned

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Escalators

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escalators/id1483009256)

Guide people onto boats by strategically using escalators. Navigate the flow of passengers to ensure efficient boarding and clear the docks.

**Highlights:** Escalator movement, People guiding, Boat boarding, Dock clearing, Strategic placement

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game concept
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 💡 Different game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Game performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- People getting stuck on escalators
- Game freezing when too many people
- Multiplier not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Reduce frequency of ads
- Improve game stability and performance
- Add more level variety and challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tic free?

Tic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Escalators free?

Escalators is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tic or Escalators?

Escalators is rated higher. Tic averages 2.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Escalators averages 4.4 from 40K ratings.

### Do Tic or Escalators have ads?

Escalators shows ads; Tic does not.

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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.*