Comparison

Tic Tac Stack vs Nasty Roach

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

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Tic Tac Stack

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Tic-tac-toe just got a brain upgrade. In Tic Tac Stack, bigger pieces gobble smaller ones. Stack your way to three in a row — but watch out, your opponent can steal any square by dropping a larger piece on top. Every move hides a secret. Every win feels earned. Stack pieces from three sizes. Play smart. Outsmart the AI or challenge a friend. HOW IT WORKS Place a piece on any empty square. Or gobble your opponent's piece by covering it with a bigger one. But be careful — you can gobble your own pieces too. The board shifts with every move. What looked like a win can disappear in one play. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Classic tic-tac-toe always ends in a draw. Tic Tac Stack never does. With three piece sizes, hidden stacks, and shifting board states, every match plays out differently. BUILD YOUR VILLAGE Win matches to earn power-ups and unlock new themes. Watch your settlement grow from a small camp into a thriving town as you climb the ranks. PLAY YOUR WAY Challenge the AI across multiple difficulty levels. Play a friend on the same device. Unlock new looks as you progress. Download free. No skill ceiling. No draws.

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Nasty Roach

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NASTY ROACH: THE ULTIMATE DRAW LINE KILL PUZZLE! Are you ready for the ultimate brain test? Nasty Roach throws you into a nerve-wracking scenario: a disgusting cockroach is loose in your room, and you MUST eliminate it! Forget the bug spray—your only weapon is a deadly spinning saw blade, and your only tool is your finger. Your Mission: DRAW TO KILL THE NASTY ROACH. This isn't just another casual line puzzle; it’s a high-stakes physics challenge that requires IQ and quick reflexes. Use your finger to draw lines and carefully construct barriers to guide the relentless roach toward the spinning saw. But be warned: the game is timed, and one false move, one wrong line, means escape for the bug! NEW CHALLENGES: BLOCK THE SHIELD & FLY MECHANICS! The difficulty has increased! This Nasty Roach is smarter than you think. It will actively try to grab unique power-ups in the room to gain an advantage: The Shield: A temporary shield that makes the roach invulnerable to the saw blade. You must draw lines to block its path! Flight Mode: The roach can briefly fly over obstacles, making it harder to corner. You must perfectly time your draw block strategy. Nasty Roach perfectly blends the strategic thinking of a physics puzzle game with the quick-draw action of a draw line game. You’ll need to utilize fixed obstacles in the environment along with your expertly drawn line blocks to create the perfect trap. Can you outsmart the flying cockroach and execute the perfect saw kill? GAME FEATURES: Draw Line Puzzle Core Gameplay: Intuitive drawing mechanics similar to popular line puzzle games. Kill Cockroach Satisfying Goal: The most intense bug killer experience you'll find! Physics Puzzle Complexity: Use smart trajectory and physics for the perfect draw block. Unique Hazards: Master the spinning saw blade—the only way to score a kill. Challenge Mechanics: Overcome the flying roach and perfectly time your block shield strategy. IQ Test: Hundreds of challenging levels to prove your intellect. Stop the Nasty Roach from escaping! Download Nasty Roach: Draw Line Kill: Block Shield & Fly NOW and prove you are the ultimate cockroach killer!

Screenshots

Tic Tac Stack4 screens
Nasty Roach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nasty Roach at none against Tic Tac Stack's 7. Nasty Roach also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tic Tac Stack sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Nasty Roach asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Tic Tac Stack versus Nasty Roach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic Tac StackNasty Roach
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB91 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMaysalward UKDinh Bac Ai

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Tic Tac Stack

One-time7
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • 4000 Coins$3.99
  • Stars 1000$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Coins 1000$3.99
  • 4000 Stars$5.99
  • Special Offer$6.99
  • Special l Offer$6.99
None

Nasty Roach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tic Tac Stack free?
Tic Tac Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nasty Roach free?
Nasty Roach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tic Tac Stack or Nasty Roach have ads?
Tic Tac Stack shows ads; Nasty Roach does not.

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