EMC vs Tic!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EMC
An experimental game inspired by nuclear physics where players must avoid nuclear fusion and split electrons. It offers unlimited levels with increasing difficulty and a tutorial to guide players through its addictive gameplay.
- Unlimited Levels
- Nuclear Physics Theme
- Electron Splitting Gameplay
- Tutorial Mode
- High Score Tracking
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EMC is an experimental game inspired by the wonderful world of nuclear physics. The player has to avoid nuclear fusion whilst splitting the electrons. Simple to start with, but with every level the electrons get faster and numerous. This science is addictive. *** Winner of the FWA Mobile Award *** "EMC is a successful experiment." – 148Apps EMC features: • Unlimited Levels • Tutorial • High Score
Tic!
A unique game that uses only haptic feedback for immersive gameplay, allowing you to play discreetly anytime, anywhere. Recreate rhythmic vibrations by tapping your screen.
- Haptic feedback gameplay
- Screen-free gaming
- Playable anywhere discreetly
- Accessible for all
- Eye strain relief
- iPhone and Apple Watch support
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Feeling bored but can't use your phone? Need a screen-free way to pass the time? Tic! has you covered! WHAT IS TIC? Tic! is a unique game with no sounds or visuals. Tic! uses haptic feedback (the vibrations your phone makes when you make a purchase, or long press an app on your home screen) in order to provide interactive, immersive gameplay! Just hold your phone in your hand, and tap away! HOW DOES TIC WORK? When you start, you'll feel a rhythm of 5 to 8 “Tics” (haptic vibrations). Your goal is to recreate the rhythm by tapping it anywhere on the screen. If your timing of your taps is close enough to the original, you win! If not, Tic! will replay the rhythm for you to try again. It sounds simple, but getting the timing just right is a fun challenge! Tic's Best Features: ANYTIME: Unlike fidget toys and stress balls, Tic! is with you all the time, ready to help out whenever you're bored! ANYWHERE: You can play Tic! anywhere without zoning out of your surroundings! (ex: in a movie theater, during a meeting, etc.) ANYONE: Almost anyone can play Tic!, even those who are sick or have certain disabilities. Tic includes accessibility support to make sure it's game fun for everyone! EYE STRAIN: Tic! offers a less stimulating alternative to social media and other games, perfect for when you want to give your eyes a break! WATCH: Your purchase includes Tic! for both iPhone and Apple Watch. The game is optimized for both versions, taking into account their differences in size and hardware. HAVE A QUESTION? We would love to hear it! Please reach out to us at freestyle.feedback@gmail.com (One more thing. We have added accessibility support within Tic!, but if there is anything else we can do to make the app even more accessible please let us know by reaching out at freestyle.feedback@gmail.com or by telling us in a review. Thank you!)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tic! at fortnightly against EMC's every 35 months. Tic! also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 1). EMC's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
EMC costs $0.99 and Tic! $1.95 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EMC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tic! has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of EMC's written reviews are positive against 88% of Tic!'s.
EMC ships an update every 35 months, Tic! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EMC | Tic! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.95 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (40 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 87.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 40 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Etter Studio GmbH | Rohan Sachdeva |
Customer experience
EMC
Tic!
Bugs and requests
EMC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Tic!
Reported bugs
2 issues- Grey blob instead of black screen
- Installation error on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- More game modes and settings
- Ability to disable bottom screen bar
- Customizable haptic feedback
- Category change to Entertainment
In-app purchases
EMC
No in-app purchases
Tic!
No in-app purchases









