3 To 9 vs Joy Square
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!
Joy Square
A puzzle game designed to enhance your attention span by challenging you to locate and track a solid square against the clock. Compete globally for high scores and enjoy a fun, engaging experience. A premium version offers additional content and features.
- Attention improvement
- Locate and track solid squares
- Timed gameplay for maximum points
- Global leaderboard competition
- Playable on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
- Complete level packs (Premium)
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This puzzle game will help you to increase you attention. Locate the solid square and track it on the game field while timer is running to get maximum points. Become the leader in global competition and simply have fun! Please, support us by purchasing the Premium Version. For small amount of money you get * Complete level pack * Attention improvement * Leaderboard access Play on iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Joy Square at 100% against 3 To 9's 0%. Joy Square also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.9 vs 3.2). On ratings volume, 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
Joy Square is free to download; 3 To 9 costs $0.99 up front. 3 To 9 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Joy Square sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Joy Square holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 3 To 9's written reviews are positive against 100% of Joy Square's.
3 To 9 ships an update every 5 months, Joy Square every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3 To 9 | Joy Square |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.2 (6 ratings) | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tocapp Games S.L. | Alexander Fedoseev |
Customer experience
3 To 9
Joy Square
In-app purchases
3 To 9
- No Ads$0.99
Joy Square
- Premium Access$0.99
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