3 To 9 vs Balloon Blitz!
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!
Balloon Blitz!
An addictive puzzle game where players pop balloons as quickly as possible. It's free to play and designed for quick, engaging sessions.
- Fast-paced gameplay
- Addictive puzzle mechanics
- Balloon popping action
- Free to play
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*** FREE to Play! *** Pop the Balloons as fast as you can in this addictive little puzzle game! Thanks for stopping by! Jim :)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Balloon Blitz! at Free against 3 To 9's $0.99. Balloon Blitz! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). 3 To 9's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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
Balloon Blitz! is free to download; 3 To 9 costs $0.99 up front. 3 To 9 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Balloon Blitz! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Balloon Blitz! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.
3 To 9 ships an update every 5 months, Balloon Blitz! every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3 To 9 | Balloon Blitz! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.2 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tocapp Games S.L. | Jimmy Mole |
Customer experience
3 To 9
Balloon Blitz!
In-app purchases
3 To 9
- No Ads$0.99
Balloon Blitz!
No in-app purchases
