Tic vs 3D Four
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tic
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■Rule ① Take turns placing balls on the cube one by one. ② You can earn one point by lining up three balls vertically, horizontally or diagonally. ③ The player who places 26 balls and has the most points at the end wins. ④ One heart is consumed for each game played, but if you win the game, no hearts are consumed. ■Online Match ・You can compete online against people from all over the world. ・You can share a room pass and play against friends you know. ・In the case of friend matches, there is also a spectator mode.
3D Four
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"3D Four" is a strategic game that lets you enjoy the classic Connect 4 in 3D. ・Easy Controls: Just tap to drop your piece. ・3D Strategy: Use depth as well, and align 4 pieces vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. ・Play Against AI: The AI gets stronger as the level increases. A puzzle game with simple rules but deep strategic gameplay.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 3D Four at every 3 months against Tic's every 9 months. Tic's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). 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.
Tic ships an update every 9 months, 3D Four every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tic | 3D Four |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takuma Takahashi | Ayako Asayama |
In-app purchases
Tic
No in-app purchases
3D Four
No in-app purchases
