Comparison

Tic Tac Toe vs Tic Tac Toe Pro

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 game of Tic Tac Toe with multiple gameplay modes. Challenge the computer with two difficulty levels or play against a friend. This simple yet engaging game offers hours of fun for players of all ages.

Highlights
  • Classic Tic Tac Toe gameplay
  • Play against computer (two modes)
  • Play against a friend
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Engaging for all ages
Features
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It is a very simple roundabout game. There are three modes. (1) vs. Computer 1 You are ahead. (2) vs. Computer 2 You are in the back. (3) vs. Friend You can play with your friends.

About

Tic Tac Toe Pro

Experience the classic game of Tic Tac Toe with enhanced features. Play against AI with adjustable difficulty, challenge friends via Game Center, or engage in turn-based multiplayer games over Wi-Fi or 3G. Enjoy great graphics, sound effects, and convenient features like score tracking and automatic saves.

Highlights
  • Turn-based network play
  • Single-player AI with 3 difficulty levels
  • Two-player local gameplay
  • Game Center integration
  • Score tracking
  • Undo function
  • Automatic save
Features
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The #1 Tic Tac Toe app for iOS just got better. Play against your Game Center friends or random opponents using our new turn-based multiplayer feature! Tic Tac Toe Pro 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 Pro 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 on the iPhone and iPod Touch has never been so exciting. Get Tic Tac Toe Pro today and join the fun!

Screenshots

Tic Tac Toe1 screens
Tic Tac Toe Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tic Tac Toe Pro at 78% against Tic Tac Toe's 19%. Tic Tac Toe Pro also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Tic Tac Toe's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On 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

Tic Tac Toe is free to download; Tic Tac Toe Pro costs $4.99 up front. Tic Tac Toe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tic Tac Toe Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tic Tac Toe Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tic Tac Toe Pro has 752 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Tic Tac Toe's written reviews are positive against 78% of Tic Tac Toe Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic Tac Toe ships an update every 12 months, Tic Tac Toe Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Tic Tac Toe versus Tic Tac Toe Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic Tac ToeTic Tac Toe Pro
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.0 (5 ratings)4.6 (752 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.0% of reviews78.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5752 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#147 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaia Inc.Optime Software LLC

Customer experience

Tic Tac Toe

Written reviews100 reviews
Positive19.0%
Neutral14.0%
Negative67.0%

Tic Tac Toe Pro

All ratings752 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral8.5%
Negative13.5%

User reviews

Tic Tac Toe

From 5 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Classic Tic Tac Toe gameplay
  • 👍 Fun with friends (two-player mode)
  • 👍 Free to download
  • 👍 Low memory usage

Room to improve

  • 😞 Impossible to beat computer (COM)
  • 😞 Computer AI is predictable/repetitive
  • 😞 Game is boring/not interesting
  • 😞 Frequent ads
  • 😞 Draws are common

Tic Tac Toe Pro

From 752 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and entertaining
  • 🎮 Great for passing time
  • 🧠 Challenges strategic thinking
  • 👨‍👧‍👦 Enjoyable for all ages
  • 🎉 Addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔌 Network play issues
  • 🎨 Limited customization options
  • 🕹️ Predictable AI opponent

Bugs and requests

Tic Tac Toe

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads appear unexpectedly
  • Two-player mode has win condition errors
  • Game is glitched, doesn't register wins

Requested features

5 requests
  • Make computer AI harder
  • Add more game modes
  • Online multiplayer option
  • Update to fix bugs
  • Remove ads or offer ad-free version

Tic Tac Toe Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Network play not functioning properly
  • Game freezes and crashes on certain devices
  • Misaligned X and O markers in paid version

Requested features

4 requests
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • More game modes and difficulty levels
  • Ability to customize game board and pieces

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tic Tac Toe

One-time1
  • Advertisement-free$0.99
None

Tic Tac Toe Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tic Tac Toe free?
Tic Tac Toe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tic Tac Toe Pro free?
Tic Tac Toe Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tic Tac Toe or Tic Tac Toe Pro?
Tic Tac Toe Pro is rated higher. Tic Tac Toe averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Tic Tac Toe Pro averages 4.6 from 752 ratings.
Do Tic Tac Toe or Tic Tac Toe Pro have ads?
Tic Tac Toe shows ads; Tic Tac Toe Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Tic Tac Toe or Tic Tac Toe Pro?
Tic Tac Toe ships an update every 12 months, and Tic Tac Toe Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Tic Tac Toe was updated on September 21, 2026 and Tic Tac Toe Pro on September 24, 2026.

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