Comparison

Tic Tac Toe vs Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget

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

Head to head
About

Tic Tac Toe

Enjoy a classic strategy board game experience with this app. Play against friends on the same device, challenge opponents online, or test your skills against the AI. It's a quick and fun pastime for all ages.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer
  • 2 player mode (same device)
  • Single player vs AI
  • Game Center achievements
  • Colorful themes
  • Quick matches
Features
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The most easy, fun and stylish Tic Tac Toe so far! Put your finger on the board! Download it now! It's free! What you get: - Play against real people! Online multiplayer or on the same device (2 players mode) - Relax on your own playing single player - Easy to get: just tap and play - Loads of super fun Game Center achievements - Colourful themes - Superb for all age - Kids will love it! Get 3 of your symbol on a vertical, horizontal or diagonal line before your opponent and win. The matches are really quick and easy, perfect for your commuting or while you wait. Tic Tac Toe is another classic for your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, from the creators of Four in a Row and Dots and Boxes. Challenge a friend next to you on the same device or find an opponent online (multiplayer). Or try and beat our well-trained virtual player (single mode against the computer). Tic Tac Toe is completely free. If you love games like Chess, Checkers, Dots and Boxes and Four in a Row and other fun pastimes, you will love TicTacToe. Download it now and start playing immediately. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @outofthebit facebook.com/outofthebit

About

Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget

Play Tic Tac Toe directly from your iOS 17 Home Screen or Mac desktop. Enjoy single-player against AI, local multiplayer, and online matches via Game Center. Features fun animations and sound effects.

Highlights
  • Play on Home Screen widgets
  • Single-player AI mode
  • Local two-player mode
  • Online multiplayer via Game Center
  • Fun animations and sound effects
  • Unlockable themes
Features
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Play Tic Tac Toe right on your iOS 17 device’s Home Screen! Harnessing the power of iOS 17’s interactive widgets, this app brings a fresh twist to the classic game. "It’s silly, it’s fun, and I love it." - Federico Viticci, MacStories Never before has it been so convenient to play Tic Tac Toe. Whether you’re waiting for a meeting, on your lunch break, or just relaxing at home, your next move is right at your fingertips. Engage in thrilling battles against a powerful AI opponent in the one-player mode, or challenge your friends and family in the local two-player mode, all without leaving your Home Screen. But that’s not all - with our innovative use of iOS 17’s new interactive widgets, you can even go head-to-head with players from around the world in the online two-player mode using Game Center. Immerse yourself in the game with fun animations and delightful sound effects that enhance the excitement of every move. Get ready to line up your pieces, strategize your moves, and enjoy Tic Tac Toe like never before. Download “Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget Game” today and experience the future of mobile gaming! "Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget Game" is part of our collection of Classic Widget Games you can play right on your iOS Home Screen or Mac desktop. Download all 6 today! Get the Classic Widget Game Pass to unlock themes and disable ads in all of the games for one low price or opt to unlock just the games you want separately. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime within your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. The privacy policy for this app is located here: https://www.cromulentlabs.com/widget-games/privacy/ The terms of use for this app are the standard Apple terms located here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tic Tac Toe4 screens
Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget at none against Tic Tac Toe's shown. Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Tic Tac Toe's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 60) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Tic Tac Toe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Tic Tac Toe against 4.6 for Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tic Tac Toe has 2.7K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Tic Tac Toe's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic Tac Toe ships an update every 9 months, Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tic Tac Toe versus Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic Tac ToeTic Tac Toe Classic Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.7K ratings)4.6 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.7K — better60
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutOfTheBit LtdCromulent Labs

Customer experience

Tic Tac Toe

All ratings2,749 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews310 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative21.9%

Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget

All ratings60 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tic Tac Toe

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login and multiplayer issues
  • Compatibility problems on older devices
  • Crashes when accessing certain app features

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game modes and difficulty levels
  • Online multiplayer functionality
  • Customizable game boards and themes
  • Improved sound effects and animations

Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tic Tac Toe

One-time1
  • TicTacToe Ads Free$1.99
2 purchases

Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget

Subscriptions1
  • Classic Widget Game Pass7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tic Tac Toe Widget Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Tic Tac Toe free?
Tic Tac Toe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget free?
Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tic Tac Toe or Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget?
Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget is rated higher. Tic Tac Toe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget averages 4.6 from 60 ratings.
Do Tic Tac Toe or Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget have ads?
Tic Tac Toe shows ads; Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget does not.
Which is updated more often, Tic Tac Toe or Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget?
Tic Tac Toe ships an update every 9 months, and Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tic Tac Toe was updated on September 22, 2026 and Tic Tac Toe Classic Widget on September 18, 2026.

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