# QUARTO.GG vs Hive® Game

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hive® Game at 63% against QUARTO.GG's 9%. Hive® Game also leads on ratings volume (321 vs 4) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). QUARTO.GG's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hive® Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QUARTO.GG asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hive® Game holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hive® Game has 321 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of QUARTO.GG's written reviews are positive against 63% of Hive® Game's.

QUARTO.GG ships an update every 4 weeks, Hive® Game every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QUARTO.GG | Hive® Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartogg/id1044665977/reviews) | **[4.5 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hive-game/id6747834729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **321** |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **63.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Rasmussen](https://appshunter.io/developer/566013935) | [GiantStep Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/557576540) |

## What reviewers say

### QUARTO.GG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartogg/id1044665977)

A digital adaptation of a strategic board game where players aim to get four pieces in a row. Pieces are unique, with each having four distinct characteristics, and the goal is to select a piece for your opponent to place, adding a layer of strategic depth.

**Highlights:** Strategic board game, Unique piece characteristics, Opponent selects opponent's piece, Masterable complexity, Digital adaptation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun simple game
- 👍 Good AI for learning
- 👍 Nice interface for free game
- 👍 Enjoyable game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Unplayable
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Game crashes on start
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to set skill level

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Game crashes
- Intro works, but nothing else
- Never made it past the main menu
- Crashes every time

**Requested features**

- Update the app
- Fix the crashing issue
- Fix the game
- Repair the app
- Update coming


### Hive® Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hive-game/id6747834729)

Experience the award-winning strategy board game digitally. This app offers a faithful adaptation of the classic game, featuring challenging AI, all official expansions, and customizable visuals. Perfect for both new players and seasoned veterans.

**Highlights:** Official Hive® rules and design, Includes all three official expansions, Advanced RustyBlade™ AI, Adjustable difficulty for beginners, Video tutorial by game creator, Customizable visual settings, Local network play

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite Edition | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QUARTO.GG free?

QUARTO.GG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hive® Game free?

Hive® Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QUARTO.GG or Hive® Game?

Hive® Game is rated higher. QUARTO.GG averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Hive® Game averages 4.5 from 321 ratings.

### Do QUARTO.GG or Hive® Game have ads?

Neither QUARTO.GG nor Hive® Game shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QUARTO.GG or Hive® Game?

QUARTO.GG ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hive® Game every 11 days. Most recently, QUARTO.GG was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hive® Game on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*