Updated October 2026 by Kamal Nasir
Tic tac toe apps differ in who you can play (the computer, someone on the same device, or opponents online) and in whether they keep the classic rules or change them. Classic 3x3 tic tac toe between two careful players ends in a draw, which is why some apps add pieces that disappear. Each blurb below is drawn from the app's own App Store description.
Classic tic tac toe with one and two player modes, a computer opponent at three difficulty levels, and turn-based network play of up to 16 games at once against Game Center friends or random opponents. It has score tracking and undo, and it is supported by banner ads. App Store
Classic tic tac toe with online play against other players, a computer engine to play against, a two player mode on one device, and live rankings and leaderboards. App Store
Classic 3x3 tic tac toe against the computer at several difficulty levels or pass and play with two people, with three themes (Modern, Chalk, Neon Glow) and 35 avatars to choose from. App Store
A disappearing-piece variant: after six moves on the board, the oldest piece disappears every turn. It offers single player against the computer at three levels, pass and play, online play through Game Center, an Apple Watch version and a one-time Shield that protects a piece. App Store
Each player keeps three pieces and no board position may repeat, so every game ends with three in a row. Play the computer at three levels, pass one device between two players, or create an online room with a six-character code (creating a room needs Jolt Pro). About it · App Store
Classic 3x3 tic tac toe is a solved game: if neither player makes a mistake, it ends in a draw. Variants change the rules, for example with pieces that disappear, so the board keeps moving and a tie stops being the default.
Yes. Several apps offer online play, some through Game Center invites or matchmaking, and Jolt through a room code you send to a friend.
Our entry in this category: Jolt: Tic Tac Toe.
Published by Kamal Nasir, the developer of the apps marked Ours. Apps change, so check each one's App Store page for its latest features.