Comparison

Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer vs Hoses and Ladders

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer

Engage in classic Tic Tac Toe with multiple variations. Play against AI, a local friend, or online opponents. Experience larger boards with different winning conditions for a fresh challenge.

Highlights
  • Play against computer
  • Local multiplayer
  • Online multiplayer
  • 5x5 board variant
  • 7x7 board variant
  • Classic 3x3 board
Features
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You can play against the computer, a friend on the same device, or a real opponent. The goal is to make a row of three X's or O's before your opponent does. If you're looking for a new challenge, try the 5x5 or 7x7 versions, where the winning line must consist of 4 and 5 symbols respectively, instead of the usual 3. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hoses and Ladders

A firefighter-themed twist on the classic "Snakes and Ladders" board game. Players race to the finish line using ladders and hoses, with options to play against AI or other players. It offers educational counting practice and customizable game tokens.

Highlights
  • Firefighter-themed gameplay
  • Play against AI or friends
  • Educational counting mechanics
  • Customizable firefighter tokens
  • Multiple winning board sizes
Features
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This fun game takes a fresh new look at the classic “Snakes and Ladders" game, by using firefighter ladders and hoses. The players adopt firefighter tokens and the winner is the first firefighter to reach 36, 64 or 100. Users can play against the computer or with two or three other players. This game retains the educational counting benefits of the original, as players need to select the number they are moving to, after rolling the die. Includes an option to select either American or European firefighter helmet for game token.

Screenshots

Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer4 screens
Hoses and Ladders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hoses and Ladders at 100% against Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer's 0%. Hoses and Ladders also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Hoses and Ladders asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hoses and Ladders holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hoses and Ladders's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer ships an update every 22 months, Hoses and Ladders monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer versus Hoses and Ladders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltimate TicTacToe MultiplayerHoses and Ladders
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCode This Lab srlKeith Avery Technology Ltd

Customer experience

Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Hoses and Ladders

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer

Subscriptions1
  • Tic Tac Toe Subscription$0.991 Month
None

Hoses and Ladders

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer free?
Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hoses and Ladders free?
Hoses and Ladders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer or Hoses and Ladders?
Hoses and Ladders is rated higher. Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hoses and Ladders averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer or Hoses and Ladders have ads?
Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer shows ads; Hoses and Ladders does not.
Which is updated more often, Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer or Hoses and Ladders?
Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer ships an update every 22 months, and Hoses and Ladders monthly. Most recently, Ultimate TicTacToe Multiplayer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Hoses and Ladders on October 27, 2026.

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