Comparison

Tic Tac Toe 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

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

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

Tic Tac Toe4 screens
Ultimate Tic2 screens

Verdict

The call

Tic Tac Toe and Ultimate Tic both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Tic Tac Toe's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ultimate Tic's. Tic Tac Toe also leads on ratings volume (797 vs 14) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Ultimate Tic's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Tic Tac Toe against 4.6 for Ultimate Tic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tic Tac Toe has 797 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Tic Tac Toe's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ultimate Tic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic Tac Toe ships an update every 4 months, Ultimate Tic every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tic Tac Toe versus Ultimate Tic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic Tac ToeUltimate Tic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (797 ratings)4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings797 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSonya MarcarelliRyan Boyling

Customer experience

Tic Tac Toe

All ratings797 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral6.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews274 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative10.6%

Ultimate Tic

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tic Tac Toe

One-time1
  • Upgrade$1.99
1 purchases

Ultimate Tic

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

Questions

Is Tic Tac Toe free?
Tic Tac Toe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ultimate Tic free?
Ultimate Tic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tic Tac Toe or Ultimate Tic?
Ultimate Tic is rated higher. Tic Tac Toe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 797 ratings, while Ultimate Tic averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Tic Tac Toe or Ultimate Tic have ads?
Both Tic Tac Toe and Ultimate Tic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tic Tac Toe or Ultimate Tic?
Tic Tac Toe ships an update every 4 months, and Ultimate Tic every 5 days. Most recently, Tic Tac Toe was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ultimate Tic on August 15, 2026.

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