Tic Tac Toe ∙ vs QuickCue
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.
QuickCue
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QuickCue is a fast, tactile reflex arcade game built for daily play. Read the cue, react instantly, and keep your streak alive through taps, double taps, holds, shakes, tilts, spins, and stillness cues. Every run starts simple, then quickly ramps into a sharp, high-pressure rhythm where timing, focus, and clean reactions make the difference. Play solo, chase the Daily Challenge, or bring everyone together with QuickCue Party on Apple TV. In Party Mode, two to eight iPhones receive private cues while the television becomes a shared live leaderboard with tense countdowns, position changes, awards and podium celebrations. Features: • Fast arcade reflex gameplay built around instant reaction • Tap, hold, motion and timing-based cues that keep every run varied • Comfortable current-position calibration for Tilt and Spin cues • QuickCue Party for 2–8 iPhones with the Apple TV companion app • Classic races, tournaments, Team Relay, cooperative and Family modes • Adjustable difficulty, race duration and family-friendly turn balancing • Reconnection, rematches and live party statistics • Daily Challenge runs and detailed Run History • Global high score and daily leaderboards with Game Center • Perfect, Good and Late timing feedback for skill-based play • Combo chains, overdrive momentum and score-chasing intensity • Strong haptics, visual feedback and dynamic HUD effects • Unlockable themes, sound packs and progression rewards • One-time Remove Ads upgrade QuickCue is easy to pick up, satisfying to master, and built around that one-more-run feeling. QuickCue Party requires the QuickCue Apple TV app. Participating devices should be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tic Tac Toe ∙ at none against QuickCue's 1. Tic Tac Toe ∙ also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). QuickCue's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. QuickCue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tic Tac Toe ∙ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tic Tac Toe ∙ ships an update every 6 months, QuickCue every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tic Tac Toe ∙ | QuickCue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (75K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 75K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Optime Software LLC | Bowles Green |
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
QuickCue
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tic Tac Toe ∙
No in-app purchases
QuickCue
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
Is Tic Tac Toe ∙ free?
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