Comparison

Numberama 2 vs Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate)

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

Head to head
About

Numberama 2

This is a modern take on a classic number puzzle game. Clear the board by crossing out pairs of digits that are the same or add up to ten. Strategize your moves and utilize the rewrite feature to rebuild the board and continue playing.

Highlights
  • Classic and Random game modes
  • Undo up to 20 steps
  • Detailed game statistics
  • Save results to Photos
  • Demo mode for training
  • Game Center support
Features
Currently charting
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Numberama 2 is coming! Rediscover the classic number puzzle that kept students hooked in the 80s and 90s — now rebuilt as a smooth, modern time-killer for iPhone and iPad. How to play Start a new game and you’ll see numbers from 1 to 19 (no zeros). Your goal is to clear the entire board by crossing out pairs of digits: Same numbers (e.g., 7 + 7) Numbers that add up to 10 (e.g., 9 + 1) Pairs can be crossed out when they are next to each other (horizontally or vertically), or in the same row/column with only empty spaces between them. Rewrite rule (important!) After you remove pairs, tap Rewrite to rebuild the remaining numbers into new lines. Sometimes certain digits (for example 9s) may not appear again after a rewrite — that’s not a bug. It’s part of the original rules and a key element of strategy: plan your moves to win. Features • Classic mode with numbers 1–19 (no zeros) • Random mode for advanced players • Fun achievements • Up to 20 undo steps — recover from mistakes anytime • Undo with a simple swipe • Detailed stats: score, time, lines, pairs, remaining pairs • Separate high scores for Classic and Random • Save your results to Photos / Camera Roll • Demo mode for training • Optimized for iPhone & iPad (Retina) • Game Center support

About

Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate)

Features
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Game Setup: • Board Structure: The game features a large 3x3 grid, with each cell containing a smaller 3x3 grid (making a total of 9 smaller grids). • Players: Two players take turns, represented as ■ and ●. Basic Gameplay: 1. First Move: ▪ The first player can place their mark (■) anywhere in any of the 81 empty cells across the entire board. 2. Subsequent Moves: ▪ The location of a player’s move determines which smaller 3x3 grid their opponent must play in next. ▪ For example, if Player 1 plays in the top-right cell of a small grid, Player 2 must then play their next move in the top-right small grid of the large board. ▪ If a move sends the opponent to a small grid that is already won or full, the opponent may choose any of the remaining cells on the entire board.

Screenshots

Numberama 24 screens
Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) at Free against Numberama 2's $0.99. Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8). Numberama 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (90 vs 1). On update cadence, ads 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

Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) is free to download; Numberama 2 costs $0.99 up front. Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Numberama 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Numberama 2 has 90 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Numberama 2 versus Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumberama 2Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate)
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (90 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings90 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#167 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOkroshka LabVladislav Komkov

Bugs and requests

Numberama 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Numbers disappearing or changing unexpectedly
  • Inability to clear all numbers on the board
  • Crashing and freezing issues after updates
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a hint or clue feature
  • Implement a dark mode option
  • Allow saving and resuming games
  • Improve number generation algorithm
  • Provide more detailed scoring and statistics

Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Numberama 2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate)

One-time1
  • timer$0.99

Questions

Is Numberama 2 free?
Numberama 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) free?
Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Numberama 2 or Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate)?
Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) is rated higher. Numberama 2 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Numberama 2 or Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) have ads?
Neither Numberama 2 nor Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Numberama 2 or Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate)?
Numberama 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) every 2 weeks. Most recently, Numberama 2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) on October 24, 2026.

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