# Save the Spaceman vs Tick Tack Toe

The clearest difference is rating: Save the Spaceman at 5.0 against Tick Tack Toe's 4.4. Save the Spaceman also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Tick Tack Toe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Save the Spaceman holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Save the Spaceman ships an update every 7 months, Tick Tack Toe every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save the Spaceman | Tick Tack Toe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-spaceman/id1475397509/reviews)** | [4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-tack-toe-vs/id1625791015/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Whirl Click Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475397508) | [Owen Clinton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545724724) |

## What reviewers say

### Save the Spaceman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-spaceman/id1475397509)

Protect an astronaut from falling debris by strategically hitting objects away. The longer you keep the astronaut safe, the higher your score. Customize your astronaut's appearance for a personal touch.

**Highlights:** Hit falling objects, Save astronaut, Score multiplier, Astronaut customization, Asteroid and rock debris

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tick Tack Toe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-tack-toe-vs/id1625791015)

Engage in classic tic-tac-toe battles against friends locally or challenge AI opponents with three distinct difficulty levels. Enjoy a charming hand-drawn art style and accompanying sound effects. Includes a free iMessage sticker pack for in-app gameplay.

**Highlights:** Local multiplayer battles, CPU opponents with 3 difficulty levels, Hand-drawn art style, Cool sound effects, iMessage sticker pack for in-app games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save the Spaceman free?

Save the Spaceman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tick Tack Toe free?

Tick Tack Toe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Save the Spaceman or Tick Tack Toe?

Save the Spaceman is rated higher. Save the Spaceman averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tick Tack Toe averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.

### Do Save the Spaceman or Tick Tack Toe have ads?

Save the Spaceman shows ads; Tick Tack Toe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Save the Spaceman or Tick Tack Toe?

Save the Spaceman ships an update every 7 months, and Tick Tack Toe every 4 days. Most recently, Save the Spaceman was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tick Tack Toe on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*