Comparison

TykTyk vs Tic!

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

Head to head
About

TykTyk

Features
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Click-click -> rounds!

About

Tic!

A unique game that uses only haptic feedback for immersive gameplay, allowing you to play discreetly anytime, anywhere. Recreate rhythmic vibrations by tapping your screen.

Highlights
  • Haptic feedback gameplay
  • Screen-free gaming
  • Playable anywhere discreetly
  • Accessible for all
  • Eye strain relief
  • iPhone and Apple Watch support
Features
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Feeling bored but can't use your phone? Need a screen-free way to pass the time? Tic! has you covered! WHAT IS TIC? Tic! is a unique game with no sounds or visuals. Tic! uses haptic feedback (the vibrations your phone makes when you make a purchase, or long press an app on your home screen) in order to provide interactive, immersive gameplay! Just hold your phone in your hand, and tap away! HOW DOES TIC WORK? When you start, you'll feel a rhythm of 5 to 8 “Tics” (haptic vibrations). Your goal is to recreate the rhythm by tapping it anywhere on the screen. If your timing of your taps is close enough to the original, you win! If not, Tic! will replay the rhythm for you to try again. It sounds simple, but getting the timing just right is a fun challenge! Tic's Best Features: ANYTIME: Unlike fidget toys and stress balls, Tic! is with you all the time, ready to help out whenever you're bored! ANYWHERE: You can play Tic! anywhere without zoning out of your surroundings! (ex: in a movie theater, during a meeting, etc.) ANYONE: Almost anyone can play Tic!, even those who are sick or have certain disabilities. Tic includes accessibility support to make sure it's game fun for everyone! EYE STRAIN: Tic! offers a less stimulating alternative to social media and other games, perfect for when you want to give your eyes a break! WATCH: Your purchase includes Tic! for both iPhone and Apple Watch. The game is optimized for both versions, taking into account their differences in size and hardware. HAVE A QUESTION? We would love to hear it! Please reach out to us at freestyle.feedback@gmail.com (One more thing. We have added accessibility support within Tic!, but if there is anything else we can do to make the app even more accessible please let us know by reaching out at freestyle.feedback@gmail.com or by telling us in a review. Thank you!)

Screenshots

TykTyk3 screens
Tic!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TykTyk at Free against Tic!'s $1.95. TykTyk also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Tic!'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 23 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TykTyk is free to download; Tic! costs $1.95 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TykTyk ships an update every 23 months, Tic! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TykTyk versus Tic!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTykTykTic!
PriceFree — better$1.95
Rating—4.7 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—40 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander VladimirovRohan Sachdeva

Bugs and requests

TykTyk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tic!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Grey blob instead of black screen
  • Installation error on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game modes and settings
  • Ability to disable bottom screen bar
  • Customizable haptic feedback
  • Category change to Entertainment

In-app purchases

None

TykTyk

No in-app purchases

None

Tic!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TykTyk free?
TykTyk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tic! free?
Tic! costs $1.95, with no in-app purchases.
Do TykTyk or Tic! have ads?
Neither TykTyk nor Tic! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TykTyk or Tic!?
TykTyk ships an update every 23 months, and Tic! fortnightly. Most recently, TykTyk was updated on September 17, 2026 and Tic! on September 26, 2026.

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