# Tic vs Tic Tac Toe

The clearest difference is rating: Tic Tac Toe at 4.5 against Tic's 3.4. Tic Tac Toe also leads on ratings volume (797 vs 5). Tic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tic sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Tic Tac Toe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tic Tac Toe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tic Tac Toe has 797 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Tic's written reviews are positive against 81% of Tic Tac Toe's.

Tic ships an update every 2 months, Tic Tac Toe every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tic | Tic Tac Toe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-toe-notepad/id438091761/reviews) | **[4.5 (797 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-toe-another-one/id474437657/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **797** |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **81.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paulo Antunes](https://appshunter.io/developer/438091764) | [Sonya Marcarelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/409702204) |

## What reviewers say

### Tic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-toe-notepad/id438091761)

Enjoy the classic Tic-Tac-Toe game on your device without ads. Play against friends or the AI with three difficulty levels and customizable themes. Perfect for quick, fun matches.

**Highlights:** Play against AI or friends, Cross-device multiplayer, Three difficulty levels, Customizable themes, Ad-free gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Christmas | $0.99 | one-time |
| Soccer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tennis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basketball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Easter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sinterklaas | $0.99 | one-time |
| Multi-Player game | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sports Package | $1.99 | one-time |


### Tic Tac Toe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-toe-another-one/id474437657)

Enjoy a classic game of Tic Tac Toe with various difficulty levels and multiplayer options. Play locally or online, track your progress with statistics, and experience accessible gameplay with VoiceOver support.

**Highlights:** Two-player mode, Local and online multiplayer, Three AI difficulty levels, Game Center integration, Statistics tracking, VoiceOver support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tic free?

Tic 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, Tic or Tic Tac Toe?

Tic Tac Toe is rated higher. Tic averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Tic Tac Toe averages 4.5 from 797 ratings.

### Do Tic or Tic Tac Toe have ads?

Tic Tac Toe shows ads; Tic does not.

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

Tic ships an update every 2 months, and Tic Tac Toe every 4 months. Most recently, Tic was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tic Tac Toe on October 18, 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.*