# Chess.com vs Tic Tac Toe

The clearest difference is chart position: Chess.com at #1 against Tic Tac Toe's #94. Chess.com also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (872K vs 70K). Tic Tac Toe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess.com sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Tic Tac Toe sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Chess.com against 4.8 for Tic Tac Toe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess.com has 872K ratings behind it against 70K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 64% and 65% positive.

Chess.com ships an update weekly, Tic Tac Toe every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess.com | Tic Tac Toe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (872K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549/reviews) | **[4.8 (70K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-toe-2-player-game-pro/id1606703142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **872K** | 70K |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | **65.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #94 |
| Size | 456 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) | [LI SAIHUA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094636976) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Board, #1 Top Free · Strategy, #5 Top Free · Games, #6 Top Grossing · Board, #14 Top Grossing · Strategy, #55 Top Free, #63 Top Grossing · Games, #162 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Engage in chess with millions globally through online matches, tournaments, and lessons. Improve your skills with over a million puzzles, powerful bot opponents, and detailed game analysis. Explore various chess variants and track your progress with in-depth statistics.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer chess, Over 1 million chess puzzles, Hundreds of chess lessons, Play against AI opponents, Chess variant modes, Game analysis tools, Community leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Gold Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Platinum Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Platinum Membership | $10.99 | per month |
| Diamond Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Diamond Membership | $16.99 | per month |
| Gold Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Platinum Membership | $79.99 | per year |
| Diamond Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Diamond Membership | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for learning and improving chess skills
- 🎓 Comprehensive lessons, puzzles, and analysis tools
- 🌍 Large player base for quick matchmaking
- 📊 Detailed game statistics and progress tracking
- 💻 Seamless integration between mobile app and website

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and game freezes
- ⏱️ Unreliable and inconsistent game timers
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around anti-cheating measures
- 💰 Aggressive paywall for advanced features
- 🤖 Subpar AI opponents with questionable move choices

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect move suggestions in game analysis
- Inability to leave or manage chess clubs within the app
- Puzzle mode crashing when attempting to reveal the solution
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data
- Pieces not registering correctly on the board during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize board and piece themes
- Option to pause and resume games at a later time
- Improved game analysis with more detailed explanations
- Enhanced social features for interacting with other players
- Offline mode for practicing puzzles and tactics


### Tic Tac Toe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-toe-2-player-game-pro/id1606703142)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Engage in a classic brain teaser, also known as noughts and crosses or xo. This app offers a fun way to challenge your logic skills with various grid sizes and play modes, including single-player, multiplayer, and online challenges.

**Highlights:** Neon glow effects, Multiple grid sizes (3x3 to 11x11), Single-player and multiplayer modes, Online challenges, Customizable design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🎮 Variety of mini-games
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 💬 Ability to play with friends/family
- 🆓 Free to download and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🤖 AI opponents can be too difficult
- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions for some mini-games

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing issues when playing certain mini-games
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Inconsistent performance across different screens

**Requested features**

- Add more mini-game options
- Implement a paid ad-free version
- Improve AI difficulty settings
- Provide in-game tutorials for all mini-games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess.com free?

Chess.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tic Tac Toe free?

Tic Tac Toe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess.com or Tic Tac Toe?

Tic Tac Toe is rated higher. Chess.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 872K ratings, while Tic Tac Toe averages 4.8 from 70K ratings.

### Do Chess.com or Tic Tac Toe have ads?

Both Chess.com and Tic Tac Toe show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chess.com or Tic Tac Toe?

Chess.com ships an update weekly, and Tic Tac Toe every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chess.com was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tic Tac Toe on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chess.com or Tic Tac Toe?

Chess.com currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Tic Tac Toe at #94. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*