Comparison

Tic Tac Toe ∙ vs Circular Tic Tac Toe

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

Circular Tic Tac Toe

Experience a unique twist on a classic game with a circular board and multiple winning conditions. Enjoy tactical gameplay against AI or friends, with adjustable difficulty and immersive modes. Includes puzzles and customizable options.

Highlights
  • Circular board with 32 squares
  • Multiple winning conditions
  • Play against AI or human
  • Five difficulty levels
  • 50 puzzles
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Customizable piece appearance
Features
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A classic game – but far beyond the standard 3x3 game. Games are quick tactical slugfests! Featured in Apple's New and Noteworthy in Strategy Games, and also in What's Hot in both Board Games and Strategy Games The game consists of a circular board divided by a grid into 32 squares. The players place pieces in consecutive turns with the objective being to get four pieces in a row around the circle, four in a line out from the center, or four in a spiral. Features: • Play another human or the computer. • Choose among five levels of difficulty from easy to expert. • All settings are preserved - resume exactly where you left off. • Option to hide the user interface so just the board shows for a fully immersive experience. • 50 puzzles at three levels of difficulty. • At the top level, the computer can find wins 12 moves ahead. • Supports both portrait and landscape modes. • Two choices for the pieces appearance. • Complete documentation. • Fully animated, fluid, and smooth functioning interface. • Very small - only 2.1MB in size. • Loads almost instantly.

Screenshots

Tic Tac Toe ∙4 screens
Circular Tic Tac Toe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Circular Tic Tac Toe at 5.0 against Tic Tac Toe ∙'s 4.5. Circular Tic Tac Toe also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Tic Tac Toe ∙'s advantage is ratings volume (75K vs 23) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 16 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Circular Tic Tac Toe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tic Tac Toe ∙ has 75K ratings behind it against 23, 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 86% of Circular Tic Tac Toe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic Tac Toe ∙ ships an update every 6 months, Circular Tic Tac Toe every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tic Tac Toe ∙ versus Circular Tic Tac Toe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic Tac Toe ∙Circular Tic Tac Toe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (75K ratings)5.0 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75K — better23
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOptime Software LLCDavid P. Sumner

Customer experience

Tic Tac Toe ∙

All ratings74,558 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews1,276 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative12.1%

Circular Tic Tac Toe

All ratings23 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

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

Circular Tic Tac Toe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tic Tac Toe ∙

No in-app purchases

None

Circular Tic Tac Toe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tic Tac Toe ∙ free?
Tic Tac Toe ∙ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Circular Tic Tac Toe free?
Circular Tic Tac Toe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tic Tac Toe ∙ or Circular Tic Tac Toe?
Circular Tic Tac Toe is rated higher. Tic Tac Toe ∙ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while Circular Tic Tac Toe averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.
Do Tic Tac Toe ∙ or Circular Tic Tac Toe have ads?
Tic Tac Toe ∙ shows ads; Circular Tic Tac Toe does not.
Which is updated more often, Tic Tac Toe ∙ or Circular Tic Tac Toe?
Tic Tac Toe ∙ ships an update every 6 months, and Circular Tic Tac Toe every 16 months. Most recently, Tic Tac Toe ∙ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Circular Tic Tac Toe on August 23, 2026.

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