Comparison

Catan Classic vs Ultimate Tic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Catan Classic

Engage in a classic board game of trading, building, and settling. Compete with up to four players online or against AI opponents. Expand your gameplay with purchasable expansions offering new scenarios and mechanics.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer
  • AI opponents with unique strategies
  • Trading and resource management
  • Expandable gameplay with DLC
  • Original rule set
  • Game statistics
  • Comprehensive tutorial
Features
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"Catan", the legendary strategy game provides gaming fun anytime, anywhere. True to the original game, you can compete with up to four players for the most settlements, the longest roads and the largest army. You can trade with each other and claim the precious land with all its resources. The game allows you to challenge other Catan fans online via cross-platform multiplayer to prove your strategy skills or play against the AI: Various computer opponents, each with their own individual characteristics, will prove themselves worthy competitors: the pirate Jean, who knows no compromise, Vincent the merchant, who never allows himself to be cheated, Sean the knight, who takes what is rightfully his... The popular Catan expansions "Seafarers", "Cities and Knights" and two new special scenarios are available as In-App purchases. The complete Seafarers expansion includes more than 10 additional scenarios with an extensive campaign. Become Harbormaster, discover new islands and extra game elements like ships, gold fields, treasures and pirates. Ahoy! The Cities and Knights expansion introduces various new gameplay mechanics that add even more variety to Catan. Invest new trade goods in city improvements to build one of the three metropolises of Catan – but beware of the barbarians attracted by Catan’s new wealth! You’ll need your best knights to fend them off! C&K contains a short campaign and 7 challenging maps. Exciting adventures await you in the two new scenarios "Enchanted Land" and "The Great Canal". Vanquish dragons and bag their treasures or build a canal to help barren grain fields bloom once more. Features: - Available languages: English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese - Original "Settlers of Catan" rule set - Update 4.0+: Synchronous online multiplayer games - Smart computer opponents with individual strategies - Scrollable game board including zoom option - Freely combinable game settings - Game statistics - Comprehensive tutorial - Seafarers LITE: New scenario "The 4 Islands" and two additional game variants - Cities and Knights LITE: Test the new expansion in the scenario “The first Island” - 3 different graphic sets to choose from ***** Catan FAQ: Question: An expansion seems gone after an update or reinstallation of Catan or after restoring the device? Answer: Don’t worry! Your initial purchase is already saved in your iTunes account. You can restore your InApp purchases by selecting the restore-option in the Catan IAP menu. Question: I lost my campaign progress after reinstalling, updating or restoring my device. Is there any way to restore it? Answer: When saved games can’t be automatically restored, we’ve integrated a cheat code: In the campaign mode go to select player and enter „CatanWarp*“ (* = 1–15) as your player name and confirm. Exit the game via the home button and restart it. The campaign can now be continued from the specified level number (1–15). Levels up to the specified number will be unlocked in the custom game mode as well. Question: Are dice rolls really random? Answer: Of course! All dice rolls are 100% random and not modified in any way. We’re avid Catan players ourselves. We’ve played the iOS version hundreds of times while developing the program. There have been times when we won and lost a few games in a row because of the dice - just like when playing the board game! ***** Questions or suggestions for improvements: Mail to ios@usm.de We are looking forward to your feedback! For more information on news and updates: www.usmgames.com or visit us on www.facebook.com/UnitedSoftMedia and twitter.com/USM_News *****

About

Ultimate Tic

Experience a strategic evolution of classic Tic-Tac-Toe with online multiplayer. Conquer interconnected boards by outmaneuvering opponents and claiming victory on the larger grid. Track your progress and climb leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Strategic gameplay
  • Interconnected board mechanics
  • Leaderboards
  • Progress tracking
  • Global community
Features
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Welcome to the online multiplayer version of Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe, the strategic evolution of the classic game we all know and love. Engage in dynamic and intense gameplay as you face off against friends or random opponents from around the world. Can you conquer the 3x3 grid of nine interconnected Tic-Tac-Toe boards? How to Play Just like in traditional Tic-Tac-Toe, you'll take turns with your opponent, with X starting the game. But here's the twist: your moves dictate where your rival can play next. If you make a move in the top right square of a small board, your opponent must respond in the corresponding small board. Strategy is key as you strive to win the smaller boards to claim victory on the larger one. Rules of Engagement Win a small board by the normal Tic-Tac-Toe rules, and it's yours in the larger board. Once a small board is won or filled, no more moves can be made in it. If you're directed to a completed board, choose any other available board. The game concludes when one player conquers the larger board or when no legal moves remain, resulting in a draw. Online Multiplayer Madness Challenge your friends to thrilling matches or test your skills against random opponents in our global multiplayer arena. Enjoy the ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe showdown anytime, anywhere. Leaderboards and Progress Tracking Sign in to keep track of your wins, and climb the leaderboard ranks to prove your Tic-Tac-Toe prowess. Will you become the ultimate Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe champion? Key Features - Engaging online multiplayer mode: Play with friends or find random opponents. - Strategic gameplay: Exercise your brain with this enhanced version of Tic-Tac-Toe. - Easy-to-understand rules: Dive right in and start competing. - Leaderboards and progress tracking: Monitor your performance and strive for the top spot. - Global community: Connect with players from all over the world. Are you ready to elevate your Tic-Tac-Toe skills to the next level? Download Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe now and become the master of the 3x3 battlefield!

Screenshots

Catan Classic4 screens
Ultimate Tic2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ultimate Tic at Free against Catan Classic's $4.99. Ultimate Tic also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). Catan Classic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11K vs 14). On in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Ultimate Tic is free to download; Catan Classic costs $4.99 up front. Catan Classic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Ultimate Tic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ultimate Tic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catan Classic has 11K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Catan Classic's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ultimate Tic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catan Classic ships an update every 5 months, Ultimate Tic every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Catan Classic versus Ultimate Tic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatan ClassicUltimate Tic
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (11K ratings)4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size840 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnited Soft Media Verlag GmbHRyan Boyling

Customer experience

Catan Classic

All ratings10,594 ratings
Positive67.1%
Neutral8.9%
Negative24.0%
Written reviews828 reviews
Positive24.8%
Neutral17.0%
Negative58.2%

Ultimate Tic

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Catan Classic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to reconnect to online games
  • Freezing when placing the robber
  • Disappearing resources and progress
  • Inconsistent login and account management

Requested features

4 requests
  • Online multiplayer improvements
  • More game modes and scenarios
  • Better UI optimization for newer devices
  • Ability to save and resume games

Ultimate Tic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Catan Classic

One-time5
  • The new scenarios$1.99
  • Catan - The Islands$1.99
  • The Seafarers$4.99
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  • Cities & Knights$4.99
  • All-expansions Bundle$9.99
1 purchases

Ultimate Tic

One-time1
  • No Ads (Unlimited Spins)$4.99

Questions

Is Catan Classic free?
Catan Classic costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Ultimate Tic free?
Ultimate Tic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Catan Classic or Ultimate Tic?
Ultimate Tic is rated higher. Catan Classic averages 3.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Ultimate Tic averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Catan Classic or Ultimate Tic have ads?
Ultimate Tic shows ads; Catan Classic does not.
Which is updated more often, Catan Classic or Ultimate Tic?
Catan Classic ships an update every 5 months, and Ultimate Tic every 5 days. Most recently, Catan Classic was updated on October 31, 2026 and Ultimate Tic on October 20, 2026.

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