Tic Tac Toe ∙ vs Osmo Masterpiece
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.
Osmo Masterpiece
Transform your device into a drawing assistant. Capture images, search online, or select from a gallery to trace onto paper. Enhance your artistic abilities with this interactive drawing tool.
- Draw from photos, web, or gallery
- Trace images onto paper
- Save and share creations
- Works on iPhone and iPad
- Interactive learning experience
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Draw anything you want with Masterpiece. Take a picture, search the web, or use one of the images from our gallery. Then using the Osmo stand put a piece of paper in front of your iPad and begin drawing. When you're done you can save and share your creation. Play your favourite Osmo Masterpiece on both iPhone and iPad! Use your iPhone with the "Osmo Base for iPad" *Requires the Osmo Base available at www.playosmo.com. * Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 * Compatible iPhones: iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max iPhone 14, 14 Plus * Not compatible: iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max iPhone 12 Mini,13 Mini iPhone SE (1-3) iPhone 11 Series and older About Osmo Osmo is using the screen to create a new healthy, hands-on learning experience that promotes creativity, problem-solving and social interaction. We do this with our reflective artificial intelligent technology. Warning: Masterpiece may display images from Bing Image SafeSearch but can be disabled (send questions to kids@playosmo.com)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tic Tac Toe ∙ at 4.5 against Osmo Masterpiece's 3.9. Tic Tac Toe ∙ also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 49%) and ratings volume (76K vs 625). Osmo Masterpiece's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tic Tac Toe ∙ has 76K ratings behind it against 625, 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 49% of Osmo Masterpiece's.
Tic Tac Toe ∙ ships an update every 6 months, Osmo Masterpiece every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tic Tac Toe ∙ | Osmo Masterpiece |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (76K ratings) — better | 3.9 (625 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews — better | 49.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 76K — better | 625 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #165 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 272 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Optime Software LLC | Tangible Play |
Customer experience
Tic Tac Toe ∙
Osmo Masterpiece
User reviews
Tic Tac Toe ∙
From 76K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Osmo Masterpiece
From 625 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful for improving drawing skills
- 🎨 Allows taking photos and drawing on them
- 💰 Free to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and freezing issues
- 🤔 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔍 Search function not working for some users
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
Osmo Masterpiece
Reported bugs
3 issues- Camera freezing during use
- Drawing lines moving unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with certain iPad models
Requested features
3 requests- Allow drawing without Osmo setup
- Improve search functionality
- Add option to save/share drawings
In-app purchases
Tic Tac Toe ∙
No in-app purchases
Osmo Masterpiece
No in-app purchases
Questions
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