Comparison

Tic Tac Toe vs Tick

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

Head to head
About

Tic Tac Toe

Engage in the timeless game of TicTacToe against friends or multiple opponents simultaneously. Enjoy turn-based online matches on various Apple devices. Share your feedback for future improvements.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer
  • Turn-based gameplay
  • Play with multiple friends
  • Cross-device compatibility
Features
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Tic Tac Toe brings the familiar X-and-O board to your Apple devices with a colorful, focused design. Start a quick round or settle in for a tougher challenge. PLAY YOUR WAY • Challenge the computer at Relaxed, Strategic, or No Mercy difficulty. • Use Pass & Play for two players on one device. • Find turn-based online matches through Game Center. • View Game Center leaderboards. PLAY ACROSS APPLE DEVICES Enjoy the game on iPhone and iPad, and play genuine rounds on Apple Watch. MADE TO FIT YOU Clear controls keep X, O, turns, and scores easy to follow. Sound and haptic feedback add character on supported devices. VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion support help you play in the way that works best for you. Features may vary by device. Online play requires Game Center and a network connection.

About

Tick

Currently charting
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Tic-tac-toe AKA noughts and crosses, or Xs and Os, is a game for your watch where it's you against the built in AI watch player. In classic play mode the player who succeeds in placing three of their marks in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row is the winner. You can play as X (cross) or O (nought). Supports multiple game win variation challenges. Compete against the AI player at four difficulty levels. The app tracks game results and provides statistics so you can see how well you've done against your AI opponent.

Screenshots

Tic Tac Toe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tic Tac Toe at Free against Tick's $0.99. Tic Tac Toe also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). Tick's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Tic Tac Toe is free to download; Tick costs $0.99 up front. Tic Tac Toe sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Tick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic Tac Toe ships an update every 5 weeks, Tick every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Tic Tac Toe versus Tick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic Tac ToeTick
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating2.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank—#193 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch, Vision Pro
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos ChaparroRobert Saccone

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tic Tac Toe

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.49
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • TicTacToe Tip$1.00
None

Tick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tic Tac Toe free?
Tic Tac Toe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tick free?
Tick costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tic Tac Toe or Tick have ads?
Neither Tic Tac Toe nor Tick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tic Tac Toe or Tick?
Tic Tac Toe ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tick every 6 months. Most recently, Tic Tac Toe was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tick on October 11, 2026.

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