# Durak HD vs Ultimate Tic Tac Toe!

The clearest difference is rating: Durak HD at 4.5 against Ultimate Tic Tac Toe!'s 3.5. Durak HD also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 62%) and ratings volume (76 vs 11). Ultimate Tic Tac Toe!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Durak HD sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Ultimate Tic Tac Toe! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Durak HD holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Durak HD has 76 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Durak HD's written reviews are positive against 62% of Ultimate Tic Tac Toe!'s.

Durak HD ships an update every 6 weeks, Ultimate Tic Tac Toe! every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Durak HD | Ultimate Tic Tac Toe! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/durak-hd/id553841224/reviews)** | [3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-tic-tac-toe/id1099702787/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.2** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appscraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652334821) | [Gwyn Durbridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/629887540) |

## What reviewers say

### Durak HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/durak-hd/id553841224)

Experience a classic post-Soviet card game with excellent graphics and multiple play modes. Challenge one to three opponents and aim to be the first to empty your hand.

**Highlights:** Classic and transfer game versions, Play against 1-3 opponents, Excellent graphics, Game Center integration, Adapted for iPad screens

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Cards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Durak | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 players game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Passing mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Armenian Durak | $1.99 | one-time |
| Secret Durak | $1.99 | one-time |
| Joker game type | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 players + points | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium version | $3.99 | one-time |
| All games | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Classic card game well-implemented
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and visual design
- ⏱️ Good time-killer entertainment value
- 💰 Free base version available
- 🎮 Multiple game modes and variations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔌 Poor online/multiplayer functionality
- 💸 Unfair pricing for repurchases
- 🤖 Weak AI opponent difficulty
- 📊 Incorrect game statistics tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during multiplayer sessions
- Cards not rendering properly
- Incorrect win/loss statistics recording
- Sound disappears after watching ads
- Players kicked from games unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Restore old version of the game
- Display score/win-loss statistics between players
- Online multiplayer functionality
- Screen rotation support
- Faster card placement mechanics (tap instead of drag)


### Ultimate Tic Tac Toe!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-tic-tac-toe/id1099702787)

Experience a thrilling twist on the classic game with nine boards simultaneously. Enjoy fast-paced, cooperative action with friends and family, or challenge the computer with multiple difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Nine boards for expanded gameplay, 1-2 player modes, Adjustable computer difficulties, Cooperative play option, Fast-paced action

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Durak HD free?

Durak HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ultimate Tic Tac Toe! free?

Ultimate Tic Tac Toe! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Durak HD or Ultimate Tic Tac Toe!?

Durak HD is rated higher. Durak HD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Ultimate Tic Tac Toe! averages 3.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Durak HD or Ultimate Tic Tac Toe! have ads?

Durak HD shows ads; Ultimate Tic Tac Toe! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Durak HD or Ultimate Tic Tac Toe!?

Durak HD ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ultimate Tic Tac Toe! every 5 weeks. Most recently, Durak HD was updated on October 23, 2026 and Ultimate Tic Tac Toe! on October 24, 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.*