Comparison

lil tic vs Star Battle Puzzles

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

Head to head
About

lil tic

Features
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three minimalist tic-tac-toe games in one tiny app. ultimate tic-tac-toe nine boards in a 3 × 3 grid. where you play decides which board your opponent plays on next. win three boards in a row to win the game. sequence players take turns adding an x or an o to one shared string. each player has their own goal, like "any 5-symbol pattern twice" against "any 3-symbol pattern four times". overlaps don't count, and every move you make helps your opponent too. heXO tic-tac-toe on a large hexagonal board. get six in a row. play your way - over the board with a friend - against the computer, with adjustable difficulty (via in-app purchase) - online with game center a minimalistic app inspired by lil apps by jordan singer (@jsngr) and @webgoatguy. immerse yourself in the elegance of strategic gameplay. perfect for casual and competitive gamers alike. enjoy :)

About

Star Battle Puzzles

This logic puzzle game challenges you to place stars on a grid according to strict no-touch rules. It offers a pure deduction experience with various grid sizes and star counts, designed for thoughtful puzzle enthusiasts. Enjoy a distraction-free interface with intelligent hints to deepen your logical insight.

Highlights
  • Star placement logic puzzles
  • No-touch star rules
  • Multiple grid sizes (8x8 to 14x14)
  • Pure deduction, no guessing
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Intelligent hints
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Master the elegant logic of Star Battles. A classic star-placement puzzle sometimes referred to as “Two Not Touch,” Star Battle challenges you to place stars under strict no-touch rules using pure deduction. Star Battle Puzzles is a sophisticated, hand-crafted experience designed for the discerning puzzle enthusiast. No ads, no gimmicks—just pure, uncompromising logic. Love the cat, dog and bunny "doku" puzzles or LinkedIn's Queens? You already know how to play: Star Battle is the original. Our 1-star grids use the same rules, with no ads, ever. When you're ready, step up to 2- and 3-star grids up to 14×14. While others offer only simple grids, we provide a complete range of challenges from approachable to expert. From relaxed introductions to deep, demanding logic, every puzzle is designed to reward careful reasoning. We are the only app to feature the massive 14×14, 3-star grid for the ultimate logic test. Five Distinct Challenges: - 8×8 (1-star) - 10×10 (1- and 2-star) - 12×12 (2-star) - 14×14 (3-star — our signature challenge) Pure Logic, No Guessing: Every puzzle has a single unique solution that can be reached entirely through deduction—never by trial and error. Zen-Focused Design: A minimalist, distraction-free interface keeps your attention on the grid and the logic, nothing else. We believe in a magazine-quality puzzle experience: - No Advertising — no banners, pop-ups, or interruptions - No Locked Levels — all grid sizes and star counts are available immediately - No Gated Features — every tool and mode is accessible from the start Learn as You Play: Intelligent hints explain why a move works, helping you develop deeper logical insight rather than simply revealing answers. Based on the classic Eight Queens variant, the rules are simple: - Place the required number of stars in every row, column, and outlined region - Ensure no two stars touch, not even diagonally - Use logic to eliminate cells and place stars with certainty All puzzles are rigorously tested to ensure they are solvable without guessing. Includes 50 free plays. Purchase additional plays or subscribe for unlimited access. Subscription payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal at the same price as the initial month within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase or using the “Manage Subscriptions” link. There is no free trial. Support: https://eggheadgames.com/support/ or email support@eggheadgames.com. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Star Battle Puzzles’ privacy policy: https://eggheadgames.com/legal The puzzles are licensed from the popular Puzzle Baron websites.

Screenshots

lil tic1 screens
Star Battle Puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Star Battle Puzzles at Free against lil tic's $0.99. Star Battle Puzzles also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 37 months) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.6). lil tic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

Star Battle Puzzles is free to download; lil tic costs $0.99 up front. Star Battle Puzzles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. lil tic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

lil tic ships an update every 37 months, Star Battle Puzzles weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
lil tic versus Star Battle Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterlil ticStar Battle Puzzles
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (126 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—126 — better
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenrik StorchEgghead Games LLC

In-app purchases

None

lil tic

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Star Battle Puzzles

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Play$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • 150 Puzzles$3.99

Questions

Is lil tic free?
lil tic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Star Battle Puzzles free?
Star Battle Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do lil tic or Star Battle Puzzles have ads?
Neither lil tic nor Star Battle Puzzles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, lil tic or Star Battle Puzzles?
lil tic ships an update every 37 months, and Star Battle Puzzles weekly. Most recently, lil tic was updated on October 24, 2026 and Star Battle Puzzles on October 28, 2026.

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