XO vs Sky Lobby
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XO
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XO-Tactic is a game that shares some visual similarities with Tic-Tac-Toe, as it involves two players, one using crosses (X) and the other circles (O), aiming to create a line of their respective symbols on a 5x5 grid. Each player, on their turn, selects a piece either with a blank side or their own symbol from the outer edge of the grid. They then transform the chosen piece into their symbol (if necessary) and insert it into the grid by pushing it into one of the rows, columns or diagonals from which it was taken. The game proceeds until a player successfully forms a line of five pieces with their symbol in either an orthogonal or diagonal direction, at which point that player wins the game.
Sky Lobby
A strategy puzzle game where you design elevator routes and manage passenger flow in busy skyscrapers. Balance planning and quick reactions to keep people moving efficiently through increasingly complex towers.
- Design elevator routes
- Manage passenger flow
- Build sky lobbies
- React to changing demand
- Solve complex tower layouts
- Portrait mode gameplay
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Sky Lobby is a strategy puzzle game about elevators, timing, and crowd flow. Up. Down. Calm. Panic. Calm. Panic! Play the first three towers free, then unlock the full game with a single purchase. There are no ads, subscriptions, or other in-app purchases. Design elevator routes through a busy skyscraper. Place stops, build sky lobbies, and keep people moving as each tower becomes more crowded, more complex, and less forgiving. Every decision matters. A lift that works well in the morning rush may fail at lunchtime. A clever sky lobby can save an overloaded tower. A badly timed route can leave passengers waiting too long as midnight approaches. Sky Lobby mixes calm planning with quick reactions. It is part elevator simulator, part logic puzzle, part real-time strategy challenge. Features * Build elevator routes through compact skyscraper puzzles * Use sky lobbies to move passengers efficiently between floors * React to changing demand throughout the day * Balance strategy, timing, and fast decision-making * Solve increasingly complex tower layouts * Portrait mode gameplay * Zen mode for stress-free play * Dark mode supported Free to try, one in-app purchase to own * Play the first three towers free without time limit or catch * One purchase, "Unlock Full Game," opens every remaining tower * A complete game with no ads, subscriptions or other in-app purchases * Buy once, keep it forever Sky Lobby is designed for players who enjoy strategy games, simulation games, transport puzzles, management games, and smart minimalist challenges. Plan the route. Watch the crowd. Keep the tower moving. Mind the doors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XO at none against Sky Lobby's 1. XO also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Sky Lobby sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XO asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | XO | Sky Lobby |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.9 (25 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 25 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOURENCO ARNASALON | Moya Labs |
In-app purchases
XO
No in-app purchases
Sky Lobby
- Sky Lobby — full game$2.99









