TicStack vs SkyTides
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TicStack
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Strategic · Multiplayer · Free · No Ads Think you’ve mastered Tic Tac Toe? Think again. Welcome to TicStack – the next evolution of the classic XO game you love, now enhanced with strategy, stacking, and real-time competition — without any ads. TicStack brings a completely new dimension to Tic Tac Toe gameplay. Each player must think several steps ahead, using limited pieces of different sizes to dominate the board. Larger pieces can stack over smaller ones! Challenge players around the world in fast-paced online 1v1 matches, or practice your strategy against friends in local play. Compete for glory with our global Elo ranking system. Every victory brings you closer to the top! Customize your experience with colorful animated bird avatars and smooth, responsive design. TicStack is lightweight, quick to play, and always free of annoying ads. --- # Key Features: - Strategic Tic Tac Toe gameplay with stacking mechanics - Real-time online multiplayer - Elo-based global rankings - Fun, animated avatars and clean UI - No ads, no distractions — just pure gameplay --- Ready to stack, strategize, and conquer? Download TicStack today and join the next generation of Tic Tac Toe players! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SkyTides
Immerse yourself in a serene world of soft colors and calming music. Collect gems, chase high scores, and enjoy a smooth, satisfying arcade experience. Escape into the clouds for a few minutes or dive deep into endless skies.
- Gem collection
- High score chasing
- Calming music
- Soft color palette
- Infinite skies
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Play all the SkyTides games in our arcade! Collect gems, earn high scores, and immerse yourself in a world of soft colors, calming music, and infinite skies. Whether you're chasing a high score or just escaping into the clouds for a few minutes, SkyTides offers a smooth and satisfying experience that feels as good as it looks
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SkyTides at none against TicStack's 2. SkyTides also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). TicStack's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. TicStack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SkyTides asks for nothing beyond the download.
TicStack ships an update every 2 months, SkyTides every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TicStack | SkyTides |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 245 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yurii Solomakha | Nuvenu |
In-app purchases
TicStack
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$7.991 Year
SkyTides
No in-app purchases
