Comparison

Tic vs Tic Tac Toe

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

Head to head
About

Tic

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
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************************************************ - #1 board game in 12 countries - Top 10 in 42 countries User reviews: "..I love this game.." "..I couldn't wish for a better implementation.." "..My dauther had a blast playing it.." ************************************************ Put away your pencil and paper, and start playing Tic-Tac-Toe on your device for free! Features: - Play against your friends or against the game - Play against your friends using different devices - Three difficulty levels - Various fun themes to change your game look (see screenshots) - Free app - no advertisements Tic-Tac-Toe is a well-known, popular game played between two players. Players take turns placing their symbol on a three-by-three grid. The player who succeeds in placing three respective marks in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row wins the game. The phone and tablet version of this classic game follows the same concept. This free, no-advertisement app allows you to play against your friends or against the game using the same device or different devices. There are three difficulty levels. Tic-Tac-Toe Notepad is fun, simple, and free. Let’s go Tic-Tac-Toe!

About

Tic Tac Toe

Experience the classic game of Tic Tac Toe with multiple gameplay modes. Challenge a friend on the same device or test your skills against the AI with adjustable difficulty levels. Customize your game with a variety of themes.

Highlights
  • Local multiplayer mode
  • AI opponent with adjustable difficulty
  • Multiple game themes
  • Classic gameplay
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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Tic Tac Toe A version of the well known classic game Tic Tac Toe. Game modes: PLAYER 1 X PLAYER 2: Play against another player in the same device. HUMAN X CPU - BALANCED WITH PLAYER: Play against the device. The game tries to equilibrate the level with the player habilities. HUMAN X CPU - ADVANCED PLUS MASTER: Play against the device in a hard mode. Themes: There are 8 image themes www.maxtimoteo.com

Screenshots

Tic4 screens
Tic Tac Toe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tic Tac Toe at none against Tic's 8. Tic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Tic sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Tic Tac Toe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tic holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Tic's written reviews are positive against 50% of Tic Tac Toe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic ships an update every 2 months, Tic Tac Toe every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Tic versus Tic Tac Toe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTicTic Tac Toe
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaulo AntunesMax Timoteo

Customer experience

Tic

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative15.8%

Tic Tac Toe

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Tic

One-time8
  • Christmas$0.99
  • Soccer$0.99
  • Tennis$0.99
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  • Basketball$0.99
  • Easter$0.99
  • Sinterklaas$0.99
  • Multi-Player game$1.99
  • Sports Package$1.99
None

Tic Tac Toe

No in-app purchases

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 no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tic or Tic Tac Toe?
Tic is rated higher. Tic averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Tic Tac Toe averages 3.0 from 2 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 10 months. Most recently, Tic was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tic Tac Toe on September 24, 2026.

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