Comparison

Tic vs Speed Trawler

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

Speed Trawler

A retro arcade game where you drag a basket to catch sea creatures. Dodge obstacles and aim for high scores across three distinct game modes. Enjoy a lo-fi soundtrack and pixel art visuals.

Highlights
  • Catch crabs, shells, and lobsters
  • Dodge jellyfish and pufferfish
  • Three game modes: Zen, Normal, Hard
  • Pixel art visuals and lo-fi soundtrack
  • Streak multiplier for bonus points
  • Haptic feedback on catches
Features
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Drag your basket through the ocean and catch as many crabs as you can! Speed Trawler is a fast-paced retro arcade game with pixel art visuals. Catch crabs, shells, and lobsters for points. Dodge jellyfish and pufferfish or lose your hearts. The longer you play, the faster they fall! FOUR GAME MODES: - Zen Mode: No lives, no pressure. Just trawl and chill. - Normal: Start with 5 hearts. Earn them back every 100 points. - Hard Mode: Miss a good catch and you lose a heart too. - Arcade: Battle through endless waves, grab power-ups, and survive boss waves with the Giant Eel. POWER-UPS & BOSS WAVES: - Golden Crab frenzy, Score Doubler, Shield, and Slow Motion - Stash power-ups in your inventory and swipe to unleash them - Every third wave is a boss wave. The Giant Eel blocks part of the ocean! PEARLS, UPGRADES & THE SHOP: - Earn pearls every run. Spend them on permanent upgrades - Wide Net, Lucky Charm, and Streak Keeper change how you play - Chain catches for x2, x3, x4 streak multipliers. Don't drop them! PLENTY TO CHASE: - 42 achievements, from your first 100 crabs to a 1,000x streak - Daily challenges with streaks AND pearl bonuses. Come back every day - Game Center leaderboards for Normal, Hard, and Arcade - 6 unlockable basket skins and 3 ocean themes (Coral Reef!) - 8 sea creatures, each with its own way of moving - Share cards to show off your best hauls FEATURES: - Pixel art creatures, animated ocean backgrounds - Lo-fi chiptune soundtrack with aquatic vibes - Streak bonuses. Chain catches for extra points - Per-mode high scores and lifetime stats - Haptic feedback with full toggle controls, plus a Reduce FX comfort option - One-time purchase to remove all ads Can you beat your high score?

Screenshots

Tic4 screens
Speed Trawler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tic at none against Speed Trawler's 1. Tic also leads on ads (none vs shown). Speed Trawler's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Speed Trawler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tic against 5.0 for Speed Trawler. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic ships an update every 12 months, Speed Trawler every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tic versus Speed Trawler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTicSpeed Trawler
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeta Nu Technologies LLCWestmidlanders LLC

Customer experience

Tic

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Speed Trawler

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tic

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Speed Trawler

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Tic free?
Tic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speed Trawler free?
Speed Trawler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tic or Speed Trawler?
Tic and Speed Trawler are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Tic or Speed Trawler have ads?
Speed Trawler shows ads; Tic does not.
Which is updated more often, Tic or Speed Trawler?
Tic ships an update every 12 months, and Speed Trawler every 9 days. Most recently, Tic was updated on November 3, 2026 and Speed Trawler on October 31, 2026.

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