Tic Tac Toe ∙ vs Squares*
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Squares*
A classic game of strategy where players aim to complete more squares than their opponent. It's a simple yet engaging experience for quick matches.
- Complete squares
- Outscore opponent
- Simple strategy
- Classic gameplay
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Complete more squares than your opponent.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tic Tac Toe ∙ at 4.5 against Squares*'s 4.0. Tic Tac Toe ∙ also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 50%) and ratings volume (75K vs 4). Squares*'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Tic Tac Toe ∙ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tic Tac Toe ∙ has 75K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Tic Tac Toe ∙'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Squares*'s.
Tic Tac Toe ∙ ships an update every 6 months, Squares* every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tic Tac Toe ∙ | Squares* |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (75K ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 75K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Optime Software LLC | Alexander Berson |
Customer experience
Tic Tac Toe ∙
Squares*
Bugs and 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
Squares*
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tic Tac Toe ∙
No in-app purchases
Squares*
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Tic Tac Toe ∙ free?
Is Squares* free?
Which has better reviews, Tic Tac Toe ∙ or Squares*?
Do Tic Tac Toe ∙ or Squares* have ads?
Which is updated more often, Tic Tac Toe ∙ or Squares*?
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