# Chess.com vs Tic Tac Toe

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tic Tac Toe at none against Chess.com's 10. Tic Tac Toe also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Chess.com's advantage is ratings volume (877K vs 1.6K) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess.com sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tic Tac Toe asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 877K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Chess.com's written reviews are positive against 73% of Tic Tac Toe's.

Chess.com ships an update weekly, Tic Tac Toe monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess.com | Tic Tac Toe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (877K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-toe-2-player-games/id1609893138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **877K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 456 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) | [Halos Labs Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444276437) |

## 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, #6 Top Free · Games, #8 Top Grossing · Board, #18 Top Grossing · Strategy, #34 Top Free, #83 Top Grossing · Games, #187 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-games/id1609893138)

Relive the classic puzzle game experience with this digital version of Tic Tac Toe. Play against friends, family, or the computer, both online and offline. Enjoy a fresh, elegant design with easy-to-learn, challenging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Play with friends and family, Single-player and multiplayer modes, Online and offline play, Human vs. computer opponent, Elegant and original design, Easy to learn, hard to master

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 💕 Fun and enjoyable
- 🥰 Relaxing and entertaining
- 🎉 Best game ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 😡 Annoying ads

**Reported bugs**

- Impossible to beat certain levels
- Not enough space to play

**Requested features**

- More multiplayer options
- Improve game difficulty levels


## 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 no in-app purchases.

### 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 877K ratings, while Tic Tac Toe averages 4.8 from 1.6K 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 monthly. Most recently, Chess.com was updated on November 8, 2026 and Tic Tac Toe on November 7, 2026.

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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.*