3 To 9 vs Tick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3 To 9
Experience a classic game of Noughts and Crosses that dynamically expands from a 3x3 grid to a 9x9 strategic challenge. Compete against an AI or enjoy the 3x3 version on your Apple Watch. Choose from various visual themes for a personalized experience.
- Dynamic board expansion (3x3 to 9x9)
- Strategic gameplay with evolving goals
- AI opponent for practice
- Multiple visual themes
- Apple Watch compatibility (3x3 version)
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Rediscover the classic Noughts and Crosses like never before! 3 to 9 takes the traditional game to a new dimension. What starts as a quick 3x3 match dynamically evolves into a 9x9 strategic challenge. The player with the most points wins the game! Why play 3 to 9? - Constant Evolution: The board grows as you play. Don't settle for the basic 3-in-a-row! - Deep Strategy: More cells mean more opportunities and new tactical goals. - Vs Computer Mode: Test your brain against our AI. - Minimalist & Sleek: Choose from several visual themes to match your style. - Apple Watch Ready: Enjoy the classic 3x3 version directly from your wrist. Do you have what it takes to conquer the expanded grid? Download now and evolve your game!
Tick
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Tic-tac-toe AKA noughts and crosses, or Xs and Os, is a game for your watch where it's you against the built in AI watch player. In classic play mode the player who succeeds in placing three of their marks in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row is the winner. You can play as X (cross) or O (nought). Supports multiple game win variation challenges. Compete against the AI player at four difficulty levels. The app tracks game results and provides statistics so you can see how well you've done against your AI opponent.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tick at none against 3 To 9's 1. Tick also leads on chart position (#193 vs unranked). 3 To 9's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
3 To 9 costs $0.99 and Tick $0.99 up front. 3 To 9 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tick asks for nothing beyond the download.
3 To 9 ships an update every 5 months, Tick every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3 To 9 | Tick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #193 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tocapp Games S.L. | Robert Saccone |
In-app purchases
3 To 9
- No Ads$0.99
Tick
No in-app purchases
