Tic vs Landover
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tic
This strategy game challenges players to win three grids in a row by placing symbols. Each move dictates the opponent's next playable grid, adding a layer of tactical depth. If a grid is unplayable, opponents can choose any open space.
- Win three grids in a row
- Strategic move-based grid selection
- Dynamic opponent move restrictions
- Handles unplayable grids
- No advertisements
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The objective of the game is to win three grids in a row. To win a grid, you must get three of your symbols in a row. Your opponent must play in the grid that corresponds with the space you just played in. For example, if you play in the top right space of a grid, your opponent's next move must be in the top right grid. If the grid corresponding with the space you played in is no longer playable, your opponent can play in any open space.
Landover
Engage in a captivating strategy board game focused on island settlement and resource management. Explore new lands, build thriving civilizations, and compete with others or AI opponents. Create and share custom maps for an endless world-building adventure.
- Map Builder
- Daily Games
- Engaging Strategy
- Island Exploration
- Resource Management
- Trade System
- Military Development
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Welcome to Landover, the ultimate strategy board game that transports you to a vibrant world of islands and settlement building! If you love hexagon resource gathering strategy games, you're in for an unforgettable adventure! Embark on a captivating journey of exploration, resource management, and cunning strategy. In Landover, you'll take on the role of a visionary settler seeking to establish and expand your civilization across the enchanting islands of this world. Play solo games against a wide array of different bots all with varying skill levels, personalities, and play styles! Or play up to 8 player games with friends, family, or other Landover community members. In Landover you can build your very own maps, test them out in single player games, and then play them with friends. If your map becomes popular, it might even be selected as an official Landover map. To win at Landover you will need to explore uncharted lands, gather precious resources, and develop your settlements into prosperous and thriving hubs of activity. Trade resources with the bank, form alliances, and compete for dominance in this exciting world-building game. Key Features: Map Builder: Build your own custom maps! Daily Games: Play as many simultaneous daily games as you want. We'll ping you when it's your turn! Don't get bored waiting around for other slow players. Engaging Strategy: Plan your moves carefully as you build and expand your settlements. Every decision counts! Island Exploration: Discover breathtaking islands, each with its unique resources and challenges. Resource Management: Harvest and manage resources wisely to fuel the growth of your civilization. Trade: Decide what resources to trade with the bank Military: Build up your military to defend against barbarian attacks and use your military to raid your opponents (Just like the Robber!) Stunning Visuals: Immerse yourself in the colorful and picturesque world of Landover. Whether you're a seasoned strategy games veteran or a newcomer to the world of board games, Landover offers an immersive and satisfying gameplay experience that will keep you coming back for more. Are you ready to settle the islands, establish your legacy, and become the master strategist of Landover? Download now and start building your empire! Terms of Service: https://nuttyparty.com/legal#terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://nuttyparty.com/legal#privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Landover at 4.2 against Tic's 3.6. Landover also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (68% vs 58%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Tic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Landover sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Landover holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 86 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Tic's written reviews are positive against 68% of Landover's.
Tic ships an update every 2 months, Landover every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tic | Landover |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (40 ratings) | 4.2 (86 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | 68.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 40 | 86 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.3 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 197 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nolan Mathews | Nutty Putty, LLC |
Customer experience
Tic
Landover
Bugs and requests
Tic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Landover
Reported bugs
11 issues- Screen freezes and requires restart
- App broke and is unusable
- New update prevents placing villages (button covered)
- Tutorial completion not registering
- AI opponents don't roll well or play dead
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- Game crashes when placing too many roads
- Bots are too easy and don't build boats
- Character customization reverts
- Bots cheat and get needed resources
- Losses against attackers despite having more military
- Upgrade to gold loops (guest account vs. existing account)
Requested features
8 requests- Pre-game lobby chat feature
- Ability to turn off Cities and Knights expansion
- Return to old in-game UI for better card visibility
- More online players
- Schedule monthly or weekly tournaments
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- Better tutorial or help guide
- Rule modifications for standard games (e.g., two settlements instead of one settlement and one city)
- Option to change base game rules to classic Catan
In-app purchases
Tic
- Computer Player$0.99
Landover
- Membership$3.991 Month
- Membership$29.991 Year
- Safe Roll Tokens (3)$0.99
- Safe Roll Tokens (10)$2.99
- Safe Roll Tokens (25)$4.99
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- Safe Roll Tokens (100)$9.99









