Tic Tac Toe vs Tick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Online multiplayer
- Turn-based gameplay
- Play with multiple friends
- Cross-device compatibility
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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.
Tick
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Tic Tac Toe | Tick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 2.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #193 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carlos Chaparro | Robert Saccone |
In-app purchases
Tic Tac Toe
- Small Tip$0.49
- Remove Ads$0.99
- TicTacToe Tip$1.00
Tick
No in-app purchases









