Tiki Taka Toe vs The Host
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tiki Taka Toe
This game combines classic tic tac toe with football trivia. Before each move, name a footballer matching the cell's row and column criteria. Challenge your football knowledge and strategic skills.
- Football trivia challenges
- Tic tac toe gameplay
- Multiple playable leagues
- Offline AI and Pass & Play modes
- Online multiplayer challenges
- Diverse trivia categories
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Tiki Taka Toe is a game of tic tac toe, also known as noughts & crosses, with a football trivia twist. Before placing your X or O you will need to name a footballer that matches the criteria for that cell's row and column. Just like on tic tac toe, if you make a line of 3, you win! Sounds simple but Tiki Taka Toe challenges the most knowledgable of football fans. Test your footy tic tac toe skills in this viral football quiz game and PLAY NOW! Playable Leagues - Europe's Major Clubs - England - Italy - Spain - France - Brazil - Netherlands - Turkey - Argentina Offline Game Modes - Pass & Play on the same device against a mate - Test yourself against AI with multiple difficulty levels - Play Box2Box in this unlimited single player challenge to complete the grid Online Game Modes - Challenge a friend by creating & sharing your room code - Play against a random opponent online Categories include - Teams - Countries - Trophies - Managers - Teammates - Leagues - Wildcard
The Host
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THE HOST – Create. Compete. Dominate. THE HOST is a fast-paced multiplayer trivia game where you don’t just answer questions — you create them. Every game is different, every challenge is personal, and every winner is decided by creativity, speed, and judgement. Whether you’re hosting a game night, testing friends, or running competitive lobbies, THE HOST puts YOU in control. HOW IT WORKS One player becomes The Host The Host creates a custom question or uses one of the built-in sample questions Players race to answer under pressure The Host judges the best answer First to win the required rounds becomes champion No two games are ever the same. CREATE YOUR OWN QUESTIONS You’re never locked into fixed trivia. Create your own questions around football, sports, or any topic your group enjoys Use sample questions for inspiration Turn simple prompts into intense challenges Make every round feel personal and competitive Your creativity controls the game. FAST, COMPETITIVE & SOCIAL Real-time multiplayer lobbies Fast timers and pressure gameplay Competitive round-based wins Instant reactions and live judgement Perfect for parties, friends and groups BE THE JUDGE Unlike traditional trivia games, THE HOST lets you decide the winner. Not every answer is black and white — sometimes creativity, humour, or bold thinking deserves the win. BUILT TO GROW THE HOST is currently focused on football and sports-style challenges, with flexibility built in to support new themes, modes, and ideas through future updates. FAIR, SAFE & FUN No cheating Private lobbies Friend-based gameplay Safe and family-friendly experience If you love creativity, competition, and fast thinking, THE HOST is your game. Download now and show everyone who really dominates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tiki Taka Toe at weekly against The Host's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tiki Taka Toe ships an update weekly, The Host every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tiki Taka Toe | The Host |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (261 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 261 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Football Games Ltd | Shivam Patel |
Bugs and requests
Tiki Taka Toe
Reported bugs
19 issues- Ads take up the whole screen
- Ads cover the bottom half of the screen
- Ads after every single round
- App crashes every time a second game is played
- Switching auto in pass and play
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- Some observations don't make sense
- Incorrect player answers
- Game says 'Incorrect' when answers are correct
- App has bugs
- Some fields are not fillable
- Sometimes only current and sometimes former clubs count
- Some things are wrong (e.g., Bayern Munich & South America: Luis Díaz doesn't count)
- UX and performance problems
- App reduced battery to half its performance
- App cannot be removed
- App is broken, questions are correct but marked incorrect
- App is incomplete
- App redirects to website
- No team crests or player/coach images
Requested features
12 requests- Add more leagues (K-League, J-League, Argentinian League, German League)
- Add more games (possession play, tenaball, missing eleven, box2box)
- Add difficulty levels
- Add paid ad-free version
- Add filters for custom games
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- Include women's football
- Add Italian language
- Update popular and old teams
- Add FC Como, remove Sampdoria/Salernitana
- Add real clubs
- Add AI feature for solo play
- Add Box2Box game
The Host
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tiki Taka Toe
No in-app purchases
The Host
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Tiki Taka Toe free?
Is The Host free?
Do Tiki Taka Toe or The Host have ads?
Which is updated more often, Tiki Taka Toe or The Host?
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