Tic Tac Toe vs Ultimate Tic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Online multiplayer
- 2 player mode (same device)
- Single player vs AI
- Game Center achievements
- Colorful themes
- Quick matches
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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
Ultimate Tic
Experience a strategic evolution of classic Tic-Tac-Toe with online multiplayer. Conquer interconnected boards by outmaneuvering opponents and claiming victory on the larger grid. Track your progress and climb leaderboards.
- Online multiplayer mode
- Strategic gameplay
- Interconnected board mechanics
- Leaderboards
- Progress tracking
- Global community
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Welcome to the online multiplayer version of Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe, the strategic evolution of the classic game we all know and love. Engage in dynamic and intense gameplay as you face off against friends or random opponents from around the world. Can you conquer the 3x3 grid of nine interconnected Tic-Tac-Toe boards? How to Play Just like in traditional Tic-Tac-Toe, you'll take turns with your opponent, with X starting the game. But here's the twist: your moves dictate where your rival can play next. If you make a move in the top right square of a small board, your opponent must respond in the corresponding small board. Strategy is key as you strive to win the smaller boards to claim victory on the larger one. Rules of Engagement Win a small board by the normal Tic-Tac-Toe rules, and it's yours in the larger board. Once a small board is won or filled, no more moves can be made in it. If you're directed to a completed board, choose any other available board. The game concludes when one player conquers the larger board or when no legal moves remain, resulting in a draw. Online Multiplayer Madness Challenge your friends to thrilling matches or test your skills against random opponents in our global multiplayer arena. Enjoy the ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe showdown anytime, anywhere. Leaderboards and Progress Tracking Sign in to keep track of your wins, and climb the leaderboard ranks to prove your Tic-Tac-Toe prowess. Will you become the ultimate Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe champion? Key Features - Engaging online multiplayer mode: Play with friends or find random opponents. - Strategic gameplay: Exercise your brain with this enhanced version of Tic-Tac-Toe. - Easy-to-understand rules: Dive right in and start competing. - Leaderboards and progress tracking: Monitor your performance and strive for the top spot. - Global community: Connect with players from all over the world. Are you ready to elevate your Tic-Tac-Toe skills to the next level? Download Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe now and become the master of the 3x3 battlefield!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ultimate Tic at every 5 days against Tic Tac Toe's every 9 months. Tic Tac Toe's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 14) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). On price, rating, 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. Tic Tac Toe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ultimate Tic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Tic Tac Toe against 4.6 for Ultimate Tic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tic Tac Toe has 2.7K ratings behind it against 14, 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 50% of Ultimate Tic's.
Tic Tac Toe ships an update every 9 months, Ultimate Tic every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tic Tac Toe | Ultimate Tic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.7K ratings) | 4.6 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OutOfTheBit Ltd | Ryan Boyling |
Customer experience
Tic Tac Toe
Ultimate Tic
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
Ultimate Tic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tic Tac Toe
- TicTacToe Ads Free$1.99
Ultimate Tic
- No Ads (Unlimited Spins)$4.99
Questions
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