# Mini Metro vs Ultimate Tic

The clearest difference is price: Ultimate Tic at Free against Mini Metro's $3.99. Ultimate Tic also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Mini Metro's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On device support there is nothing between them.

Ultimate Tic is free to download; Mini Metro costs $3.99 up front. Ultimate Tic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mini Metro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mini Metro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Metro has 32K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Mini Metro's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ultimate Tic's.

Mini Metro ships an update every 2 months, Ultimate Tic every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini Metro | Ultimate Tic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-metro/id837860959/reviews)** | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-tic-tac-toe/id6464064389/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **88.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dinosaur Polo Club](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119391227) | [Ryan Boyling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313437414) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini Metro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-metro/id837860959)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Strategy, #14 Top Paid · Simulation, #39 Top Paid · Games, #62 Top Paid (US App Store)

Design and manage a subway system for a growing city. Draw lines, start trains, and adapt your network as new stations open. Strategically use limited resources to keep the city moving and achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Design subway maps, Draw lines between stations, Manage train routes, Adapt to random city growth, Utilize limited resources, Over two dozen real-world cities, Variety of upgrades

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design
- ⏱️ Addictive and time-killing
- 🌐 Wide variety of cities to play
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Trains skipping stations
- 🤯 Overwhelming difficulty at times
- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions
- 🔀 Difficulty removing/rerouting lines
- 🕰️ No ability to save progress

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard issues with daily challenges
- Crashes and compatibility problems on certain devices
- Unexpected behavior when trains skip stations

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo functionality
- Ability to create branching lines
- More detailed statistics and analytics
- Additional game modes (e.g. career, scenarios)
- Integration with real-world transit data


### Ultimate Tic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-tic-tac-toe/id6464064389)

Experience a strategic evolution of classic Tic-Tac-Toe with online multiplayer. Conquer interconnected boards by outmaneuvering opponents and claiming victory on the larger grid. Track your progress and climb leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer mode, Strategic gameplay, Interconnected board mechanics, Leaderboards, Progress tracking, Global community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads (Unlimited Spins) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini Metro free?

Mini Metro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ultimate Tic free?

Ultimate Tic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mini Metro or Ultimate Tic?

Mini Metro is rated higher. Mini Metro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Ultimate Tic averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Mini Metro or Ultimate Tic have ads?

Ultimate Tic shows ads; Mini Metro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mini Metro or Ultimate Tic?

Mini Metro ships an update every 2 months, and Ultimate Tic every 5 days. Most recently, Mini Metro was updated on October 20, 2026 and Ultimate Tic on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*