Comparison

Stellaris vs Tic Tac Scratch

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

Head to head
About

Stellaris

Lead the rebuilding of galactic civilization after an inter-dimensional invasion. Build your space station, explore star systems, form alliances, and wage war in a real-time universe with thousands of players. Experience an epic sci-fi story with strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Space station construction and customization
  • Form and join alliances
  • Intergalactic trade systems
  • Fleet design and warfare
  • Explore a real-time universe
  • Engage in event chains and uncover mysteries
Features
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Stellaris, the bestselling Sci-Fi strategy game, is finally on your mobile! The universe has barely survived an inter-dimensional invasion that devastated vast swaths of the galaxy. The United Nations of Earth requires your assistance and contribution to rebuild galactic civilization. Take control of your own space station and set a course to distant stars! On your way, you will discover new mysteries in the depths of the universe! Get ready to explore and discover a spectacular and real-time universe, where thousands of players play in a single galaxy with nearly a thousand star systems to explore! Construct your space station, form and join alliances to occupy regions of space together, trade with other players, build-up your own powerful fleet, and wage war against other players in the galaxy! A new Stellaris experience, exclusive for mobile: - Stellaris: Galaxy Command extends the Stellaris universe to mobile, putting space strategy and an epic Stellaris story in the palm of your hands. - Galaxy Command is inspired by many of the features and mechanics of the PC game, with new trading systems, ethics, political systems, and more. - With gorgeous visuals and aesthetics inspired by the PC game, fans of Stellaris will find familiar characters, graphics, and gameplay. Forge Your Alliance: - Work together with your teammates to build an empire. - Occupy territories, build defensive structures, set tax rates for passing trades, sign trade deals, and even work collectively to colonize planets. - Declare “cold” or conventional war and claim victory through economic strength or brute military force. - Convene with allies to form an attack strategy, then wage war on other players across the universe. Dominate Intergalactic Trade: - As you progress, and needs of your population grow, their demand will begin to outpace their own ability to produce everything. You will have to specialize your production through research, which means that you will need to trade with one another to meet basic needs. - Different sectors of space also contain unique and valuable resources—trade networks will naturally emerge, leading to alliances vying over lucrative territories. - As a player, you can choose to be a pure trader and buy valuable products from afar and sell nearby for profit. You can also specialize in selling specific resources to earn a greater profit. Alternatively, you could simply use auto-trade to satisfy your basic consumption needs automatically. Construct a Unique Station: - Create and freely customize the structure of your station, construct unique buildings, and upgrade them. Make Critical Decisions: - Experience mysteries and uncover captivating stories through a familiar event chain system. - Explore event chain systems capable of telling epic and meaningful stories that will influence your ultimate path. - Many events reference or are a direct continuation of the event chains from the Stellaris PC game. Design Your Own Fleet: - Create and modify your fleet design with in-game ship design mode! Upgrade your fleet for maximum power! - Join real-time battles and reinforce the fleets of your fellow alliance members. - Recruit elite admirals to join your empire and lead your fleets to victory! Features: - Open world, strategy MMO based on a bestselling Sci-Fi strategy game - Iconic Stellaris ships and mechanics - Become a leader or member of an Alliance - Control Trade Networks - Customize your spaceships to upgrade power - Battle with other players all over the galaxy - Breathtaking sci-fi music - Generous rewards for missions and quests - Excellent 3D graphics and beautiful galaxies to explore - This game is designed for mobile and is free to download. Download Stellaris: Galaxy Command now and take part in the space opera now! ___________ Privacy Policy: http://www.gamebeartech.com/privacy-policy-20170516.html?searchText

About

Tic Tac Scratch

This game reimagines the classic Tic Tac Toe with a "scratch to reveal" mechanic that eliminates stalemates. It offers quick, exciting rounds perfect for families and friends, with options for series play, local multiplayer, and AI challenges.

Highlights
  • Scratch to reveal mechanic
  • Eliminates stalemates
  • Series play modes
  • Local 1v1 multiplayer
  • Play against CPU
  • Quick rounds
Features
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No more stalemates. No more boring draws. Just pure Tic Tac Toe excitement! Tired of every Tic Tac Toe game ending in a predictable tie? Tic Tac Scratch reinvents the classic game you know and love with a high-stakes, mystery twist that ensures every round is a battle to the finish. By hiding the board behind "scratchable" tiles, we’ve removed the "perfect strategy" that leads to endless stalemates. Now, every move is a thrill, every reveal is a surprise, and every win feels earned. Why You’ll Love Tic Tac Scratch: Goodbye, Stalemates: Our unique "Scratch to Reveal" mechanic breaks the classic logic loops, making every game unpredictable and fun. Perfect for Kids & Families: Simple enough for toddlers to pick up, but exciting enough for adults to play over and over. Raise the Stakes: Use our built-in "Punishment List" to play for real-world prizes—who’s paying for dinner or doing the dishes tonight? Quick & Snappy: Designed for life on the go. Play a full series in under a minute! 100% Free: No paywalls, just play. Features: Series Mode: Play a Best of 3, 5, or 11 to determine the true champion. Local 1v1: Perfect for pass-and-play during car rides, at restaurants, or on the couch. vs. CPU: Sharpen your skills against our AI when you’re flying solo. Neon Aesthetic: A vibrant, modern look that feels right at home on your iPhone. Download Tic Tac Scratch today and finally settle the score!

Screenshots

Stellaris4 screens
Tic Tac Scratch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tic Tac Scratch at 100% against Stellaris's 31%. Tic Tac Scratch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). Stellaris's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 3). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stellaris sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Tic Tac Scratch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tic Tac Scratch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stellaris has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Stellaris's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tic Tac Scratch's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stellaris versus Tic Tac Scratch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStellarisTic Tac Scratch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGameBear Techryan Thompson

Customer experience

Stellaris

All ratings1,598 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative17.5%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral10.8%
Negative58.2%

Tic Tac Scratch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Stellaris

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to access solar systems
  • Account data loss and resets
  • Connectivity and server issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More in-depth gameplay and strategy
  • Improved UI and navigation
  • Ability to customize ships and fleets
  • Meaningful single-player content

Tic Tac Scratch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Stellaris

One-time12
  • GCC (Mini)$0.99
  • Small Pack$4.99
  • GCC (Small)$4.99
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  • Medium Pack$9.99
  • GCC (Medium)$9.99
  • Medium Pack$14.99
  • Large Pack$19.99
  • GCC (Large)$19.99
  • Huge Pack$29.99
  • Battle Pass (Elite)$29.99
  • Mega Pack$49.99
  • Ultra Pack$99.99
None

Tic Tac Scratch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stellaris free?
Stellaris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tic Tac Scratch free?
Tic Tac Scratch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stellaris or Tic Tac Scratch?
Tic Tac Scratch is rated higher. Stellaris averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Tic Tac Scratch averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Stellaris or Tic Tac Scratch have ads?
Stellaris shows ads; Tic Tac Scratch does not.

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