Comparison

Tic vs Slither Thread

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

Head to head
About

Tic

Experience a strategic twist on the classic game of Tic Tac Toe with this engaging title. Play locally with friends or challenge opponents online. Master the 2D grid and then test your skills in a challenging 3D variation.

Highlights
  • Ultimate Tic Tac Toe gameplay
  • Local 2-player mode
  • Online multiplayer via Game Center
  • 3D Tic Tac Toe variation
  • Intuitive interface
  • iOS and iPadOS compatible
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Tic-Tac-Whoa! is an exciting Ultimate Tic Tac Toe game, designed for both iPhone & iPad. Play locally with friends or challenge opponents online through Game Center. Experience the classic game of Tic Tac Toe with a strategic twist that will keep you entertained for hours! Features - Ultimate Tic Tac Toe gameplay - Local 2-player mode - Online multiplayer through Game Center - Beautiful, intuitive interface - Compatible with iOS and iPadOS devices How to Play In Tic-Tac-Whoa!, you play Tic Tac Toe on a 3x3 grid of nine smaller Tic Tac Toe boards. To win, you need to conquer three smaller boards in a row, either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Each move you make dictates the board your opponent must play on next. Choose your moves wisely to outsmart your opponent and claim victory! Once you’ve mastered two dimensions, try playing single cube 3-D tic tac toe. This will help you think in three dimensions, preparing you to tackle the most challenging tic tac toe variation yet. Now you’ll play in a 3x3x3 array of 27 tic tac toe cubes!! Stay tuned for updates and community features soon.

About

Slither Thread

Features
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Slither Thread is a fun and colorful puzzle game! Your goal is simple: guide each snake to its matching hole in the correct order while collecting all the threads along the way. Plan your moves carefully, clear the paths, and complete every level!

Screenshots

Tic4 screens
Slither Thread3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tic at none against Slither Thread's 10. Tic also leads on ads (none vs shown). Slither Thread's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 12 months). On price, 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. Slither Thread sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Tic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic ships an update every 12 months, Slither Thread every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tic versus Slither Thread: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTicSlither Thread
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB254 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeta Nu Technologies LLCCan Tekin Kuruuzum

In-app purchases

None

Tic

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Slither Thread

One-time10
  • Coin 1000$1.99
  • Fail Offer$4.99
  • Coin 5000$7.99
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  • No Ads$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$11.99
  • Coin 10000$14.99
  • Master Pack$19.99
  • Mega Pack$29.99
  • Coin 50000$54.99
  • Coin 100000$99.99

Questions

Is Tic free?
Tic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Slither Thread free?
Slither Thread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tic or Slither Thread have ads?
Slither Thread shows ads; Tic does not.
Which is updated more often, Tic or Slither Thread?
Tic ships an update every 12 months, and Slither Thread every 6 days. Most recently, Tic was updated on October 8, 2026 and Slither Thread on October 25, 2026.

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