Comparison

tic vs CoreShift

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

Head to head
About

tic

Features
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It's the classic tic-tac-toe you know and love, with a whole new world of strategy. Place guns, spin them, and SHOOT to clear the board and get three in a row. Before you'll know it your guns will be in an old fashioned Mexican stand-off. Do you have what it takes to get three in a row? Rules: - Each turn place an X or O shaped gun - Get three in a row to win - Each turn, SHOOT or spin guns up to 2 times - Guns will slide around the board or break when hit Have fun, partner!

About

CoreShift

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CoreShift is a sleek, minimalist strategy game based on Neutron โ€” a classic abstract board game of pure skill, positioning, and tactics. Easy to learn. Deep to master. Every move can open a path, create a trap, or turn the match completely. No randomness. No hidden information. Pure strategy. THE GAME Play on a 5ร—5 grid. Each player controls five pieces, while a single amber token โ€” the Neutron โ€” begins at the center. On every turn, you must: 1. Slide the Neutron as far as it can move. 2. Slide one of your own pieces (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal). Pieces move until blocked by the edge or another piece โ€” they cannot jump. How to win: * Move the Neutron onto your own baseline. * Trap your opponent so they have no legal Neutron move. QUICK OR CLASSIC * Quick mode: Fast, aggressive openings with immediate tension. * Classic mode: Traditional rules where the first player skips the opening Neutron move for a more balanced start. THREE AI DIFFICULTY LEVELS * Easy: Learn the fundamentals. * Medium: Strong tactical play. * Hard: Advanced Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS) AI that adapts to every position. ONLINE MULTIPLAYER โ€” BETA Play real-time matches worldwide through Game Center. Our Elo rating system (starting at 1200) ensures you always face a fair challenge. * Climb the Ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. * Social: Add friends after matches, send instant rematches, and react with quick chat. * No Waiting: If no live opponent is available, Skynet โ€” our built-in AI โ€” keeps the match moving. TOURNAMENT MODE Five rounds. One run. No breaks. Easy โ†’ Medium โ†’ Medium โ†’ Hard โ†’ Hard Win all five to complete the challenge and track your progress on Game Center. STATISTICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Track win rates, streaks, fastest victories, and total play time. Unlock badges and Game Center achievements tied to real milestones. DESIGNED FOR iOS * Flat, minimal design with Dark and Light mode. * Smooth animations and haptic feedback on every move. * Atmospheric audio and satisfying "game feel." CoreShift is free to play. Tournament rounds 3โ€“5 and Hard AI require a one-time Pro upgrade ($3.99).

Screenshots

tic4 screens
CoreShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

tic and CoreShift are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. tic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CoreShift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
tic versus CoreShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterticCoreShift
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size165 MB32 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAaron ZuefeldtJozsef Farkas

In-app purchases

1 purchases

tic

One-time1
  • tic-tac-SHOOT Premium$1.99
1 purchases

CoreShift

One-time1
  • CoreShift Pro$3.99

Questions

Is tic free?
tic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoreShift free?
CoreShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do tic or CoreShift have ads?
Neither tic nor CoreShift shows ads.

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