Tic! vs DG Stress Buster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tic!
A unique game that uses only haptic feedback for immersive gameplay, allowing you to play discreetly anytime, anywhere. Recreate rhythmic vibrations by tapping your screen.
- Haptic feedback gameplay
- Screen-free gaming
- Playable anywhere discreetly
- Accessible for all
- Eye strain relief
- iPhone and Apple Watch support
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Feeling bored but can't use your phone? Need a screen-free way to pass the time? Tic! has you covered! WHAT IS TIC? Tic! is a unique game with no sounds or visuals. Tic! uses haptic feedback (the vibrations your phone makes when you make a purchase, or long press an app on your home screen) in order to provide interactive, immersive gameplay! Just hold your phone in your hand, and tap away! HOW DOES TIC WORK? When you start, you'll feel a rhythm of 5 to 8 “Tics” (haptic vibrations). Your goal is to recreate the rhythm by tapping it anywhere on the screen. If your timing of your taps is close enough to the original, you win! If not, Tic! will replay the rhythm for you to try again. It sounds simple, but getting the timing just right is a fun challenge! Tic's Best Features: ANYTIME: Unlike fidget toys and stress balls, Tic! is with you all the time, ready to help out whenever you're bored! ANYWHERE: You can play Tic! anywhere without zoning out of your surroundings! (ex: in a movie theater, during a meeting, etc.) ANYONE: Almost anyone can play Tic!, even those who are sick or have certain disabilities. Tic includes accessibility support to make sure it's game fun for everyone! EYE STRAIN: Tic! offers a less stimulating alternative to social media and other games, perfect for when you want to give your eyes a break! WATCH: Your purchase includes Tic! for both iPhone and Apple Watch. The game is optimized for both versions, taking into account their differences in size and hardware. HAVE A QUESTION? We would love to hear it! Please reach out to us at freestyle.feedback@gmail.com (One more thing. We have added accessibility support within Tic!, but if there is anything else we can do to make the app even more accessible please let us know by reaching out at freestyle.feedback@gmail.com or by telling us in a review. Thank you!)
DG Stress Buster
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Take a breath and pop your stress away. Stress Buster is a calming little escape for your pocket. Tap floating bubbles to pop them with deeply satisfying haptics, watch them drift as you tilt your phone, and let the tension melt with every pop. FOUR MOODS FOR HOW YOU FEEL Choose the mood that fits your moment. Each one brings its own soothing colors and gentle, encouraging words: - Calm for a soft reset - Sad for a kinder moment - Stress for releasing pressure - Happy for a little spark of joy FEELS GREAT IN YOUR HAND Every bubble type has its own haptic personality, from a crisp snap to a deep, rumbling thud. Pop several in a row to trigger satisfying combos. MADE FOR RELAXING - Tap to pop, tilt to make bubbles drift - Chase rare golden bubbles worth big points - Adjust the bubble speed from calm to fast - Gentle particle bursts and encouraging phrases - No timers, no pressure, no losing ENGLISH AND TAMIL Available in English and Tamil (தமிழ்). The app follows your device language automatically, and you can switch anytime in Settings. QUIET BY DESIGN No accounts. No ads. No data collection. Works completely offline, anytime you need a moment to yourself. Pop. Breathe. Feel a little lighter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DG Stress Buster at Free against Tic!'s $1.95. DG Stress Buster also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Tic!'s advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On 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
DG Stress Buster is free to download; Tic! costs $1.95 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tic! ships an update fortnightly, DG Stress Buster every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tic! | DG Stress Buster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.95 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (40 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #194 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rohan Sachdeva | Digitalgrub India Private Limited |
Bugs and requests
Tic!
Reported bugs
2 issues- Grey blob instead of black screen
- Installation error on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- More game modes and settings
- Ability to disable bottom screen bar
- Customizable haptic feedback
- Category change to Entertainment
DG Stress Buster
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tic!
No in-app purchases
DG Stress Buster
No in-app purchases
Questions
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