Comparison

MadAdd vs SteampunkTicTacToe

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

Head to head
About

MadAdd

This is a fast-paced number puzzle game where players stack colored, numbered tiles into columns to reach a target sum or fill a column with a single color. Achieve chain eliminations and multipliers to score points, with increasing speed and new levels every 2.5 minutes. Power-ups are available to help manage the board.

Highlights
  • Falling numbered tiles
  • Stacking and elimination mechanics
  • Target sum and color fill objectives
  • Chain eliminations and multipliers
  • Increasing difficulty and speed
  • Power-ups for tile manipulation
  • Color-blind mode and VoiceOver support
Features
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MadAdd is a fast-thinking number puzzle that's easy to learn and impossible to put down. Colored tiles numbered 1–3 fall from the top. Stack them into 7 columns, hit the target sum — or fill a column with a single color — and watch it explode. Chain eliminations. Rack up multipliers. Clear the whole board for a 500-point bonus. The deeper you go, the faster it gets. Every 2.5 minutes a new level kicks in, tightening the pace just enough to keep you on edge. Use power-ups to delete tiles, swap colors, or change numbers when the board turns against you. Features • Satisfying jelly-glass visuals and tactile sound design • 7 power-ups to pull you back from the brink • Color-blind mode with high-contrast tile symbols • Game Center leaderboard — beat your best, then beat everyone else's • Full VoiceOver support One more game. You almost had it.

About

SteampunkTicTacToe

Features
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Step into a Victorian-era workshop and experience the timeless game of Tic-Tac-Toe like never before! Steampunk Tic-Tac-Toe transforms the classic strategy game with stunning brass, copper, and bronze visuals inspired by the golden age of steam-powered innovation. FEATURES: Single Player & Two Player Modes Challenge yourself against an intelligent AI opponent or enjoy pass-and-play with friends. Perfect for quick matches or extended gaming sessions. Three AI Difficulty Levels • Easy: Perfect for beginners and casual play • Medium: Balanced challenge for developing strategy • Hard: Unbeatable AI powered by advanced minimax algorithm Authentic Steampunk Design Beautiful hand-crafted Victorian aesthetics featuring: • Crossed brass pipes for X symbols • Ornate mechanical gears for O symbols • Beveled metal plates with corner rivets • Vintage pressure gauge score displays • Rich brass, copper, and aged paper color palette Track Your Progress Monitor your wins, losses, and draws across all matches. Watch your strategic skills improve over time with persistent statistics. Immersive Experience • Satisfying sound effects for every move • Haptic feedback for tactile engagement • Toggle sound and haptics in settings Designed for Everyone Whether you're a strategy game enthusiast, a steampunk fan, or simply looking for a beautifully designed casual game, Steampunk Tic-Tac-Toe offers engaging gameplay with timeless appeal. HIGHLIGHTS: • No ads or in-app purchases • Works offline - play anywhere • Privacy-focused - all data stays on your device • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Portrait and landscape support on iPad • Instant game saves • Clean, intuitive interface Perfect for players of all ages who appreciate classic strategy games with a unique artistic twist. Download now and experience the Victorian revolution of Tic-Tac-Toe!

Screenshots

MadAdd4 screens
SteampunkTicTacToe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SteampunkTicTacToe at none against MadAdd's 1. SteampunkTicTacToe also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). MadAdd's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price 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. MadAdd sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SteampunkTicTacToe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MadAdd ships an update every 3 months, SteampunkTicTacToe every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
MadAdd versus SteampunkTicTacToe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMadAddSteampunkTicTacToe
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam PietrafesaSteve Hunger

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MadAdd

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

SteampunkTicTacToe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MadAdd free?
MadAdd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SteampunkTicTacToe free?
SteampunkTicTacToe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MadAdd or SteampunkTicTacToe have ads?
MadAdd shows ads; SteampunkTicTacToe does not.
Which is updated more often, MadAdd or SteampunkTicTacToe?
MadAdd ships an update every 3 months, and SteampunkTicTacToe every 7 months. Most recently, MadAdd was updated on October 14, 2026 and SteampunkTicTacToe on October 28, 2026.

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