Tic+Tac+Toe vs Dots Strategy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Tic+Tac+Toe
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Tic Tac Toe just as you remembered it! Use statistics to keep track of your wins/draws/loses and other scores. With the shop, buy and equip colors for the pieces on the board. Complete multiple challenges just by playing casually.
Dots Strategy
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Dots is a beautifully crafted strategy board game where you capture territory by encircling your opponent's dots. Simple to learn, impossible to master. CLASSIC GAMEPLAY Place dots on the board, form chains, and surround your opponent's dots to capture them. The player who captures the most wins. Every move matters; one wrong dot and you could lose it all. 110-LEVEL CAMPAIGN Journey through 10 themed worlds with unique challenges: Race, Blitz, Survival, Puzzle, Sprint, and Perfect modes. Earn up to 3 stars per level and unlock new worlds as you progress. THREE AI DIFFICULTY LEVELS โข Easy: Perfect for learning the ropes โข Medium: A serious challenge for experienced players โข Hard: A near-unbeatable AI with deep strategic thinking PLAY ONLINE Challenge friends or match with random opponents in real-time. Create private rooms with PIN codes, send game invitations, or spectate live matches. BUILT-IN TUTORIAL Never played Dots before? Our interactive step-by-step tutorial teaches you the rules in under 2 minutes. LEADERBOARD & RANKINGS Climb the global rankings. Track your wins, losses, and capture stats. See how you stack up against players worldwide. SOCIAL FEATURES Add friends, send game invitations, chat during matches, and react with emojis. Voice chat available for online games. CUSTOMIZE YOUR STYLE Unlock dot skins, board themes, capture animations, and profile frames. Earn coins through gameplay or watch optional rewarded ads. DAILY REWARDS Log in daily to claim escalating coin bonuses. Keep your streak alive for bigger rewards. CLEAN, MODERN DESIGN A minimal, distraction-free interface designed for focus and flow. Available in English and French. Dots is free to play with optional in-app purchases for coins and cosmetics. Rewarded video ads can be watched for bonus coins and removed with a one-time purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tic+Tac+Toe at none against Dots Strategy's 10. Dots Strategy's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Dots Strategy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Tic+Tac+Toe asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tic+Tac+Toe ships an update every 4 months, Dots Strategy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tic+Tac+Toe | Dots Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Castrejon | Dorny Muba |
In-app purchases
Tic+Tac+Toe
No in-app purchases
Dots Strategy
- Hologram Dot Skin$1.99
- Lava Dot Skin$1.99
- Shockwave Animation$1.99
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- Fireworks Animation$1.99
- Aurora Board Theme$2.99
- Diamond Profile Frame$2.99
- Neon Glow Profile Frame$2.99
- Rainbow Dot Skin$2.99
- Obsidian Board Theme$2.99
- Rainbow Crown Frame$3.99
Questions
Is Tic+Tac+Toe free?
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