Comparison

Tic Tac Check vs HexGomoku

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

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About

Tic Tac Check

This game blends chess piece movements with tic-tac-toe's win condition on a 4x4 board. Players strategically place and move pieces, aiming to get four in a row while blocking opponents. It features local multiplayer and accessibility options.

Highlights
  • Chess piece movement on a 4x4 board
  • Tic-tac-toe win condition (4 in a row)
  • Two-phase gameplay: placement and movement
  • Local pass-and-play multiplayer
  • Visual feedback for legal moves and captures
  • Accessibility features (VoiceOver, Dynamic Type)
  • Customizable themes
Features
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TicTacCheck is a unique and strategic board game that combines the tactical movement of chess pieces with the simple winning conditions of tic-tac-toe. Play locally with a friend on the same device in this innovative pass-and-play experience. **STRATEGIC GAMEPLAY** Master the art of chess piece movement on a 4x4 board. Each piece moves just like in chess - Pawns move forward and capture diagonally, Knights make L-shaped moves, Rooks move in straight lines, and Bishops move diagonally. But with a twist: get 4 pieces in a row to win! **TWO-PHASE GAME** Start by placing pieces from your reserve onto the board. Once both players have 3 pieces on the board, the movement phase begins. You can continue placing reserve pieces or move existing pieces strategically to block your opponent and create winning lines. **UNIQUE PIECE MECHANICS** - **Pawn**: Moves forward one square, captures diagonally. Special bounce mechanic at board edges! - **Knight**: Classic L-shaped moves in any direction - **Rook**: Moves any number of squares horizontally or vertically - **Bishop**: Moves any number of squares diagonally **LOCAL MULTIPLAYER** Perfect for playing with friends face-to-face. No internet connection required - just pass the device back and forth. The game clearly indicates whose turn it is and highlights all legal moves and capture opportunities. **VISUAL FEEDBACK** - Green highlights show legal moves - Red highlights show capture opportunities - Clear turn indicators - Smooth animations and modern SwiftUI design **ACCESSIBILITY FIRST** Built with accessibility in mind, TicTacCheck supports VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and other accessibility features to ensure everyone can enjoy the game. **BEAUTIFUL THEMES** Customize your experience with multiple themes designed to enhance your gameplay. Choose the perfect look that matches your style. Perfect for chess enthusiasts, strategy game lovers, and anyone looking for a fresh take on classic board games. Challenge a friend today and see who can check all the boxes first!

About

HexGomoku

Features
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HexGomoku is a unique strategic board game played on a hexagonal grid. Two players compete by moving their pieces across the board, trying to align them for victory while managing the innovative Qi (liberty) system. Features: - Hexagonal board with elegant design - Player vs Player and Player vs AI modes - Unique Qi liberty mechanic - pieces need breathing room - Red barrier pieces that must stay connected - Configurable board size (3-6) - Built-in game timer - Undo and reset functionality - Beautiful dark theme with premium aesthetics How to Play: Each turn consists of two moves: first move your own piece, then move a red barrier piece. Your piece needs at least two connected empty neighbors (Qi) to move. The first player to align their pieces in the required pattern wins!

Screenshots

Tic Tac Check3 screens
HexGomoku2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tic Tac Check at daily against HexGomoku's every 4 days. HexGomoku's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic Tac Check ships an update daily, HexGomoku every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Tic Tac Check versus HexGomoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic Tac CheckHexGomoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHojateWEIMING GAO

In-app purchases

None

Tic Tac Check

No in-app purchases

None

HexGomoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tic Tac Check free?
Tic Tac Check is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HexGomoku free?
HexGomoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tic Tac Check or HexGomoku have ads?
Neither Tic Tac Check nor HexGomoku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tic Tac Check or HexGomoku?
Tic Tac Check ships an update daily, and HexGomoku every 4 days. Most recently, Tic Tac Check was updated on October 28, 2026 and HexGomoku on October 25, 2026.

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