Wrist Chess vs Tic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wrist Chess
Engage in chess on your wrist, offering online play against millions via Lichess, offline challenges against Stockfish, and tactical puzzles. Spectate live tournaments and follow favorite players.
- Online play with Lichess
- Offline play against Stockfish
- Chess puzzles for tactics
- Watch Lichess TV and channels
- Tune into tournament broadcasts
- Follow preferred Lichess players
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Play Online with Lichess Connect with millions of chess players from around the world with Lichess online play. Challenge your friends or find a random opponent with the same skill level. Play Offline Against Stockfish Challenge yourself offline with games against the Stockfish engine. No internet? No problem. Hone your skills against a strong opponent even when you’re on the go. Chess Puzzles Sharpen your tactics with a diverse range of chess puzzles. Whether you’re warming up for a game or just challenging yourself, these puzzles are sure to test and enhance your skills. Watch Lichess TV and Channels Spectate Lichess TV and channels to catch ongoing games and content. Get insights into various matches and styles of play, all without leaving your wrist. Tune into Tournament Broadcasts Stay updated with live broadcasts of chess tournaments. Follow the strategies, tactics, and tension of competitive play, all from the convenience of your watch. Follow Your Preferred Lichess Players Keep tabs on your favorite Lichess players. Receive notifications about their latest moves and stay in the loop with their progress and games. Dive into the chess universe with our Chess App for watchOS. Download now for a comprehensive, on-the-go chess experience.
Tic
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The classic game of Tic Tac Toe, built for Apple Watch. Play a quick round with a friend by passing the watch back and forth — the turn labels automatically rotate so each player can read them right-side up without awkwardly flipping the watch around. Or go solo and take on an AI opponent that actually puts up a fight. FEATURES Two-Player Mode Pass the watch between players. Smart rotating labels mean neither player has to tilt their head. First to three wins takes the bragging rights. 1-Player Mode Two difficulty levels: · Easy — a relaxed opponent, great for kids or casual play · Hard — a minimax-powered AI that blocks your wins, looks for its own, and plays near-perfectly every time Score Tracking Wins, losses, and draws are tracked across rounds so you always know who's ahead. Four Themes Switch between Auto, Light, Dark, and Night to match your style or watch face. Night mode is especially striking on Always-On displays. Haptic Feedback A satisfying tap on every move, a victory pulse when someone wins. No phone. No setup. Just the watch and a few taps.
Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tic at 13.0 against Wrist Chess's 15.3. 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.
| Parameter | Wrist Chess | Tic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lukas Kusik | Sean Storch |
In-app purchases
Wrist Chess
No in-app purchases
Tic
No in-app purchases
Questions
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