Comparison

Letterlike vs Tic Tac Scratch

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

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About

Letterlike

Embark on a solo roguelike word adventure with procedurally generated challenges. Create words to score points, unlock upgrades, and conquer bosses. Enjoy endless replayability with New Game Plus and offline play.

Highlights
  • Roguelike word gameplay
  • Procedurally generated runs
  • Word creation for points
  • Progressive gem upgrades
  • Offline play
  • New Game Plus mode
Currently charting
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Play the demo for free at playletterlike.com or by clicking the Developer Website link below. Prepare for endless possibilities with Letterlike, a roguelike word game! SOLO WORD GAME Designed to be played alone, but specific runs can be replayed by friends using a shared seed! MAKE WORDS, SCORE POINTS Advance through rounds and stages by making longer words and scoring more points! ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES Letterlike offers procedurally generated runs with random items and random bosses to provide for endless possibilities! PROGRESSIVE UPGRADES Gain special gems throughout the game to gain powerful upgrades for each run! ONE-TIME PURCHASE We are dedicated to making Letterlike ad-free without any in-app purchases so your purchase goes a long way! FREE UPDATES Any updates to Letterlike (including expansions of items and bosses) will always be free! NEW GAME PLUS Unlimited fun playing again with new game plus PLAY OFFLINE The entire game is available offline to be enjoyed on the go! By downloading the Letterlike App, you agree to the Letterlike Privacy Policy (https://playletterlike.com/privacy), Terms and Conditions (https://playletterlike.com/terms), and Apple Terms of Sale

About

Tic Tac Scratch

This game reimagines the classic Tic Tac Toe with a "scratch to reveal" mechanic that eliminates stalemates. It offers quick, exciting rounds perfect for families and friends, with options for series play, local multiplayer, and AI challenges.

Highlights
  • Scratch to reveal mechanic
  • Eliminates stalemates
  • Series play modes
  • Local 1v1 multiplayer
  • Play against CPU
  • Quick rounds
Features
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No more stalemates. No more boring draws. Just pure Tic Tac Toe excitement! Tired of every Tic Tac Toe game ending in a predictable tie? Tic Tac Scratch reinvents the classic game you know and love with a high-stakes, mystery twist that ensures every round is a battle to the finish. By hiding the board behind "scratchable" tiles, we’ve removed the "perfect strategy" that leads to endless stalemates. Now, every move is a thrill, every reveal is a surprise, and every win feels earned. Why You’ll Love Tic Tac Scratch: Goodbye, Stalemates: Our unique "Scratch to Reveal" mechanic breaks the classic logic loops, making every game unpredictable and fun. Perfect for Kids & Families: Simple enough for toddlers to pick up, but exciting enough for adults to play over and over. Raise the Stakes: Use our built-in "Punishment List" to play for real-world prizes—who’s paying for dinner or doing the dishes tonight? Quick & Snappy: Designed for life on the go. Play a full series in under a minute! 100% Free: No paywalls, just play. Features: Series Mode: Play a Best of 3, 5, or 11 to determine the true champion. Local 1v1: Perfect for pass-and-play during car rides, at restaurants, or on the couch. vs. CPU: Sharpen your skills against our AI when you’re flying solo. Neon Aesthetic: A vibrant, modern look that feels right at home on your iPhone. Download Tic Tac Scratch today and finally settle the score!

Screenshots

Letterlike4 screens
Tic Tac Scratch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tic Tac Scratch at Free against Letterlike's $4.99. Tic Tac Scratch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Letterlike's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 3) and chart position (#93 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Tic Tac Scratch is free to download; Letterlike costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tic Tac Scratch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Letterlike has 122 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Letterlike's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tic Tac Scratch's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Letterlike versus Tic Tac Scratch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLetterlikeTic Tac Scratch
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (122 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings122 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#93 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRonald Leeryan Thompson

Customer experience

Letterlike

All ratings122 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive89.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative5.0%

Tic Tac Scratch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Letterlike

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Inconsistent letter distribution

Requested features

4 requests
  • Save progress and resume games
  • Leaderboards and social features
  • More visual customization options
  • In-game dictionary or word definitions

Tic Tac Scratch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Letterlike

No in-app purchases

None

Tic Tac Scratch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Letterlike free?
Letterlike costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tic Tac Scratch free?
Tic Tac Scratch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Letterlike or Tic Tac Scratch?
Tic Tac Scratch is rated higher. Letterlike averages 4.7 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Tic Tac Scratch averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Letterlike or Tic Tac Scratch have ads?
Neither Letterlike nor Tic Tac Scratch shows ads.

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