ChessClock vs Tic Tac Toe ∙
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChessClock
This app provides a digital and analog chess clock with customizable time controls, including Fischer, Bronstein, and USCF delay modes. It features a classic skeuomorphic design and highlights the active clock for easy tracking during games.
- Dual clock display
- Fischer, Bronstein, USCF delay modes
- Analog and digital modes
- Independent clock settings
- Active clock highlighting
- Skeuomorphic design
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My original iOS Chess Clock from 2008 is back... in all its old-school Skeuomorphic glory! Two clocks. Tap one to start the other counting down. Tap both to stop both. Tap the little clock icon to set the time, and the info button to change the settings. Chess Clock includes features found in competition chess clocks, including Fischer, Bronstein, and USCF ("Simple") delay modes, which work in both digital and the visually appealing analog mode. Also, since this version was rewritten entirely within the borders of Switzerland, I guess this might be the cheapest Swiss timepiece you can have. Features: • Analog flag movement that swings back and forth as it falls (which took me a silly amount of time to get right, but I like it) • Set each clock independently • Analog and digital modes • Adjustable time delay (Bronstein, Fischer, and USCF modes) • Highlights the currently running clock
Tic Tac Toe ∙
Enjoy classic Tic Tac Toe on your mobile device without paper. Play against friends or a challenging AI with adjustable difficulty. Engage in turn-based network matches for a modern twist on the timeless game.
- One and two player modes
- Three AI difficulty levels
- Turn-based network play
- Undo function
- Automatic save
- Score tracking
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Put away your pencil and paper - now you can play Tic Tac Toe on your iPhone or iPod Touch for free. Tic Tac Toe Free supports one player and two player gameplay, so you can play against another human or against your iPhone. The AI for one player mode includes three difficulty levels, so you can play against a computer player that matches your skill level. A move randomization engine ensures that your iPhone won't keep making the same moves over and over again. Our new turn-based network play feature allows you to play up to 16 simultaneous network games against your Game Center friends or random network opponents over Wi-Fi or 3G. Tic Tac Toe Free offers a host of exciting features, including: * Turn-based network play over Wi-Fi or 3G * Great graphics and exciting sound effects * Configurable player names and score tracking * Undo function * Automatic save when you get a phone call or exit the application Tic Tac Toe Free is supported by unobtrusive banner advertising. Tic Tac Toe Pro is the same great app as Tic Tac Toe Free without the ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tic Tac Toe ∙ at 80% against ChessClock's 38%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ChessClock ships an update every 7 months, Tic Tac Toe ∙ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChessClock | Tic Tac Toe ∙ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (75K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 79.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 75K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aardustry GmbH | Optime Software LLC |
Customer experience
ChessClock
Tic Tac Toe ∙
Bugs and requests
ChessClock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Tic Tac Toe ∙
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes after ads
- Opponent doesn't take turns in network play
- Sound plays even when device is on mute
Requested features
4 requests- Add an 'impossible' difficulty level
- Improve network play functionality
- Reduce ad frequency and duration
- Implement an ad-free paid version
In-app purchases
ChessClock
No in-app purchases
Tic Tac Toe ∙
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ChessClock free?
Is Tic Tac Toe ∙ free?
Do ChessClock or Tic Tac Toe ∙ have ads?
Which is updated more often, ChessClock or Tic Tac Toe ∙?
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