# Hex Wars vs Line Blaster

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Line Blaster at 100% against Hex Wars's 40%. Line Blaster also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 25 months). Hex Wars's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hex Wars sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Line Blaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hex Wars ships an update every 25 months, Line Blaster every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hex Wars | Line Blaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-wars-conquer-the-empire/id1053560642/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Raftery](https://appshunter.io/developer/586892514) | [Super Smith Bros LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/894430143) |

## What reviewers say

### Hex Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-wars-conquer-the-empire/id1053560642)

A hexagon-based strategy warfare game for one or two players. Test your tactical skills to dominate the empire against opponents. Best enjoyed in hot seat mode with a friend.

**Highlights:** Hexagon-based strategy, Warfare game, Single player mode, Two player hot seat mode, Empire domination

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Register | $0.99 | one-time |


### Line Blaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-blaster/id1627963282)

Engage your mind with a relaxing physics puzzle game featuring over 100 unique levels. Draw lines and shapes to guide a ball through challenging environments filled with traps and hazards. Experience beautiful abstract design and unique mechanics like reverse gravity.

**Highlights:** Physics and drawing puzzles, Over 100 unique levels, Relaxing gameplay, Minimalistic abstract design, Reverse gravity and pinball mechanics, Journey through 5 colorful rooms

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hex Wars free?

Hex Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Line Blaster free?

Line Blaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Hex Wars or Line Blaster have ads?

Line Blaster shows ads; Hex Wars does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hex Wars or Line Blaster?

Hex Wars ships an update every 25 months, and Line Blaster every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hex Wars was updated on October 24, 2026 and Line Blaster on October 13, 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.*