Tic vs Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate)
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.
Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate)
This game offers a strategic twist on classic Tic Tac Toe. Players navigate a larger 3x3 grid, where each cell contains a smaller 3x3 grid. Your move dictates your opponent's next play area, adding a layer of tactical depth.
- Meta-grid board structure
- Strategic move-based targeting
- Two-player turn-based gameplay
- Dynamic opponent grid selection
- Handles already won/full grids
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Game Setup: • Board Structure: The game features a large 3x3 grid, with each cell containing a smaller 3x3 grid (making a total of 9 smaller grids). • Players: Two players take turns, represented as ■ and ●. Basic Gameplay: 1. First Move: ▪ The first player can place their mark (■) anywhere in any of the 81 empty cells across the entire board. 2. Subsequent Moves: ▪ The location of a player’s move determines which smaller 3x3 grid their opponent must play in next. ▪ For example, if Player 1 plays in the top-right cell of a small grid, Player 2 must then play their next move in the top-right small grid of the large board. ▪ If a move sends the opponent to a small grid that is already won or full, the opponent may choose any of the remaining cells on the entire board.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) at 5.0 against Tic's 3.6. Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Tic's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.3 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tic has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Tic ships an update every 2 months, Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tic | Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (40 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — 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 |
| Requires iOS | 11.3 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nolan Mathews | Vladislav Komkov |
In-app purchases
Tic
- Computer Player$0.99
Tic Tac Toe ² (Ultimate)
- timer$0.99
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