Comparison

Tic Tac Toe ∙ vs Checkers

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 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.

Highlights
  • One and two player modes
  • Three AI difficulty levels
  • Turn-based network play
  • Undo function
  • Automatic save
  • Score tracking
Features
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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.

About

Checkers

Enjoy a classic board game experience with this digital version of Checkers. Play against friends or a computer opponent with adjustable difficulty. Features include animated moves, undo options, and customizable themes.

Highlights
  • 1 or 2 player gameplay
  • 5 difficulty levels
  • Undo wrong move
  • Enable/disable forced captures
  • Animated moves
  • Six board and piece themes
  • Piece moving hint
Features
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Checkers (also called "Draughts") is challenging board game that is easy to learn but hard to master. The rules are simple: capture all enemy pieces and win the game! You can play with family and friends or against computer opponent with different difficulty levels. Game features: - 1 player or 2 player gameplay - 5 levels of the difficulty - HD graphics for iPhone X and iPad with retina display - ability to undo wrong move - option to enable or disable forced captures - quick response time - animated moves - easy to use interface design - auto-save when exit or phone ring - six themes for board and pieces - piece moving hint - compatible with iPod, iPhone and iPad - view captured pieces - ability to listen music in background

Screenshots

Tic Tac Toe ∙4 screens
Checkers3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Checkers at none against Tic Tac Toe ∙'s shown. Checkers also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Checkers holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75K and 87K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Tic Tac Toe ∙'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Checkers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic Tac Toe ∙ ships an update every 6 months, Checkers monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tic Tac Toe ∙ versus Checkers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic Tac Toe ∙Checkers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (75K ratings)4.7 (87K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews — better74.9% of reviews
Number of ratings75K87K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOptime Software LLCVintolo Ltd

Customer experience

Tic Tac Toe ∙

All ratings74,558 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews1,274 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative12.0%

Checkers

All ratings86,528 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews541 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral9.2%
Negative15.9%

User reviews

Tic Tac Toe ∙

From 75K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game to play
  • 👍 Good for passing time
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great for family and friends

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Ads take too long to load
  • 🐛 Network play issues
  • 🐛 Difficulty levels not challenging enough
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly

Checkers

From 87K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and enjoyable game
  • 🧠 Challenges the mind
  • 🕹️ Good for all ages
  • 🔍 Helpful hints and puzzles
  • 📱 Accessible on mobile

Room to improve

  • 🤖 AI too difficult, even on easy mode
  • 🔁 Forced jumps can be frustrating
  • 🤔 Puzzles can be impossible to solve
  • 🕹️ Lack of customization options
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

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

Checkers

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes during gameplay
  • Undo button not functioning properly
  • Inconsistent behavior when making moves
  • Puzzle solutions not always clear or achievable

Requested features

5 requests
  • More puzzle levels
  • Ability to disable forced jumps
  • Improved AI difficulty balancing
  • Customizable board and piece designs
  • Multiplayer and online features

In-app purchases

None

Tic Tac Toe ∙

No in-app purchases

None

Checkers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tic Tac Toe ∙ free?
Tic Tac Toe ∙ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Checkers free?
Checkers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tic Tac Toe ∙ or Checkers?
Checkers is rated higher. Tic Tac Toe ∙ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while Checkers averages 4.7 from 87K ratings.
Do Tic Tac Toe ∙ or Checkers have ads?
Tic Tac Toe ∙ shows ads; Checkers does not.
Which is updated more often, Tic Tac Toe ∙ or Checkers?
Tic Tac Toe ∙ ships an update every 6 months, and Checkers monthly. Most recently, Tic Tac Toe ∙ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Checkers on September 24, 2026.

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