Tactix vs PATHLOCK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tactix
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Think you've mastered Tic Tac Toe? Think again. Tactix takes the classic game to a whole new level. Play on a 3×3 grid of mini boards where every move shapes the battlefield — your choice determines where your opponent plays next. It's not just about three in a row. It's about outsmarting, outmaneuvering, and conquering the entire grid. ▸ STRATEGIC DEPTH Unlike regular Tic Tac Toe, Tactix demands real strategy. Your move in one board sends your opponent to another — plan ahead, control the flow, and dominate. ▸ CHALLENGE THE AI Face off against three difficulty levels: · Easy — learn the ropes · Medium — a fair challenge · Hard — minimax AI that plays to win ▸ LOCAL 2 PLAYER Pass the phone and play against a friend. Same device, face-to-face competition. ▸ MATCH HISTORY Track every victory, defeat, and draw. See your progress over time. ▸ PREMIUM DARK DESIGN Sleek cyberpunk aesthetic with glowing pieces, smooth animations, and satisfying sound effects. Designed to feel as good as it plays. ▸ 6 LANGUAGES Play in English, Português, Español, Deutsch, 日本語, or 한국어. ▸ PLAY ANYWHERE No internet needed. Challenge the AI or a friend anytime, anywhere. Download Tactix and prove you can conquer the grid.
PATHLOCK
Engage in a minimalist 1v1 strategy board game where players strategically place pawns and walls to outmaneuver opponents. Enjoy quick, skill-based matches with no luck or pay-to-win elements.
- 1v1 strategy, no luck
- Easy to learn, hard to master
- Fast matches
- Pass-and-play mode
- Bot opponents (Easy, Medium, Hard)
- Online matchmaking
- Private friend rooms
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Move your pawn or place a wall. Be the first to cross the board. That's the whole rule — and the start of a thousand decisions. PATHLOCK is a clean, premium strategy board game where every turn forces a choice: race forward, or build a wall to slow your rival down. Walls can twist the path but can never fully trap an opponent, so the duel always comes down to pure tactics. Simple to learn in 30 seconds, deep enough to play for years. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • True 1v1 strategy — no luck, no dice, no pay-to-win. Just you, your opponent, and the board. • Easy to learn, hard to master — beginners start instantly, experts find endless depth. • Fast matches — a full game fits into a coffee break. GAME MODES FOR EVERY MOMENT • Pass-and-play — share one device and challenge a friend across the table. • Bot opponents — train against Easy, Medium, or Hard AI that actually fights back. • Online matchmaking — get paired with a real opponent in seconds. • Private friend rooms — share a room code and start a match with anyone, anywhere. FAIR BY DESIGN PATHLOCK is built on one promise: never pay to win. Every purchase is purely cosmetic or a convenience like removing ads. Skill decides the match — nothing else. PERFECT IF YOU LIKE • Chess, checkers, and abstract strategy • Tactical puzzles and pathfinding challenges • Quick competitive 1v1 games with friends • Board games with deep, skill-based gameplay Think two moves ahead. Block the path. Lock the win. Download PATHLOCK and start your first duel now. — Subscriptions and purchases are optional and cosmetic only. Terms: https://pathlock.bovasoft.com/terms · Privacy: https://pathlock.bovasoft.com/privacy · Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tactix at 13.0 against PATHLOCK's 16.4. 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. Tactix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PATHLOCK sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Tactix | PATHLOCK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bernardo Nunes Pinheiro | Bora Oksuzoglu |
In-app purchases
Tactix
- TacTix Premium$2.99
PATHLOCK
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
- 50 Diamonds$2.99
- 120 Diamonds$4.90
- 260 Diamonds$9.90
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- Remove Ads$9.99
- 550 Diamonds$19.90
- 1200 Diamonds$39.90









