Comparison

Tic Tac Toe vs Play 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 Tac Toe

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
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The Tic Tac Toe game! Simple, quick, funny! - Two players - Local or online multiplayer - Three difficulty levels: * easy: the game plays (almost) randomly; * medium: the game knows some strategy; * hard: the game knows almost all best strategies (but you can win with some tricks, and sometime it makes mistakes). - Game center - Statistics This game supports VoiceOver for better accessibility.

About

Play Tic Tac Toe ∙

Experience the classic game of Tic Tac Toe with multiple ways to play. Challenge AI opponents, play with friends locally, or compete against players worldwide. Features intuitive controls and various difficulty levels for all skill sets.

Highlights
  • Single Player vs AI
  • Two Player Local Mode
  • Online Multiplayer Battles
  • Multiple AI Difficulty Levels
  • Global Leaderboards
  • Intuitive Touch Controls
Features
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Embark on a journey of wit and skill with Tic Tac Toe, the definitive rendition of the timeless classic game! Whether you're looking to test your strategic prowess against the AI, challenge a friend locally, or engage in thrilling battles with players from around the globe, Tic Tac Toe offers an immersive and engaging gaming experience like no other. Single Player Mode: Sharpen your skills and challenge yourself against our advanced AI. With multiple difficulty levels to choose from, ranging from novice to expert, players of all ages and expertise levels can enjoy a stimulating game. Two Player Mode: Gather around with friends and family for some classic fun. Compete head-to-head on the same device, taking turns to outmaneuver each other in this timeless battle of Xs and Os. Online Play Feature: Connect with players from across the world and put your skills to the test in thrilling online matches. With a seamless matchmaking system, you'll never be short of opponents. Climb the global leaderboards, unlock achievements, and establish your dominance in the online arena. Intuitive Controls: Enjoy smooth and intuitive controls designed for effortless gameplay on both mobile devices and tablets. With simple taps and swipes, you can place your mark with precision and ease.

Screenshots

Tic Tac Toe4 screens
Play Tic Tac Toe ∙2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Play Tic Tac Toe ∙ at 5.0 against Tic Tac Toe's 4.5. Play Tic Tac Toe ∙ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Tic Tac Toe's advantage is ratings volume (806 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 15 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Tac Toe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Play Tic Tac Toe ∙ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Play Tic Tac Toe ∙ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tic Tac Toe has 806 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic Tac Toe ships an update every 4 months, Play Tic Tac Toe ∙ every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tic Tac Toe versus Play Tic Tac Toe ∙: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic Tac ToePlay Tic Tac Toe ∙
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (806 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings806 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSonya MarcarelliIon Korol

Customer experience

Tic Tac Toe

All ratings805 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews279 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative10.4%

Play Tic Tac Toe ∙

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tic Tac Toe

One-time1
  • Upgrade$1.99
None

Play Tic Tac Toe ∙

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tic Tac Toe free?
Tic Tac Toe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Play Tic Tac Toe ∙ free?
Play Tic Tac Toe ∙ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tic Tac Toe or Play Tic Tac Toe ∙?
Play Tic Tac Toe ∙ is rated higher. Tic Tac Toe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 806 ratings, while Play Tic Tac Toe ∙ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tic Tac Toe or Play Tic Tac Toe ∙ have ads?
Both Tic Tac Toe and Play Tic Tac Toe ∙ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tic Tac Toe or Play Tic Tac Toe ∙?
Tic Tac Toe ships an update every 4 months, and Play Tic Tac Toe ∙ every 15 months. Most recently, Tic Tac Toe was updated on November 10, 2026 and Play Tic Tac Toe ∙ on November 3, 2026.

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