Comparison

Hex Mechs vs Crash Dive 2

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

Head to head
About

Hex Mechs

Engage in turn-based strategic combat across diverse worlds in this futuristic war game. Command various units, achieve diverse objectives like capturing points or annihilating enemies, and utilize tactical maneuvers to minimize losses.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy combat
  • Diverse unit types
  • Multiple campaign missions
  • Three distinct factions
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Detailed combat analysis
  • Game Center achievements
Features
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In the year 2523, a large wormhole opened up on the outer limits of Jupiter's orbit. E-CON's Navy stationed on Jupiter's moon Titan were the first to witness as the vast Insectron horde spewed out of the rift torn upon in the Solar System. Battle across various worlds in this futuristic turn-based strategy game. Utilise a vast array of units to defeat your foes while minimising losses. Mission are varied and challenging and include objectives such as capturing an objective, defending a base and, of course, annihilating the enemy! Key Game Features ● 6 Mission Tutorial ● 4 Mission 'Earth' Campaign ● 8 Mission ‘Convex' Campaign. ● 3 Factions - Earth, Martians (Humans) and Aliens, ● Three classes of unit quality – Normal, Skilled and Expert. ● Three Difficulty Levels - Casual, Standard and Hard. ● Detailed Combat Analysis. ● Map zoom ● Flank Attacks ● Strategic Movement ● Game Centre Achievements and Leaderboards. ● iCloud Saves. Purchasable Extra Content: ● 8 Mission ‘Mars' Campaign. ● 8 Mission ‘Nova II' Campaign. About the Factions: ** Earth: Earth Coalition of Nations (E-CON) ** The last of human society on Earth after the Insectron Horde separated Earth from its colonies and devastated the population on Earth. The last bastion of hope for Earth, E-CON operates out of vast militarised caverns and tries it's utmost to find a way to wrestle control of Earth back from the Insectron invaders. ** Aliens: Insectron ** The basis for all Insectron 'life' are two substances believed to be based on highly advanced nanomachines. The first substance, labelled 'Xenoaqua', is a quicksilver like substance which hardens to create Insectron structures and armour. It is highly adaptable and will self-repair by absorbing more liquid Xenoaqua. The second substance is 'Xenophy', a purple liquid, said to have the consistency of thick syrup. Xenophy is thought to be the 'brains' inside the Insectron machines and the most vulnerable to damage. It is unknown if the Insectron think with a' hivemind' or if they feel individuality, but both there is evidence to support both claims. The Insectrons follow a pack mentality to the point they seem to share their perceptions on the battlefield almost instantaneously, they also display fear and self-survival when in danger. ** Martians: The Holy Gravidus Republic (HGR) ** Humans first settled on Mars midway into the 22nd century. Isolated for hundreds of years, the Colony on Mars grew into a religious order. While Earth burned for decades, the Insectron horde sent a much smaller force to occupy Mars; and while the Martians and Insectrons clashed, the Martian people were left relatively unhindered in their progress. Waiting for the perfect moment, the HTR have unleashed the full potential of their technology, wiping aside the Insectron occupation force. They now have their eyes set upon Earth, to reap revenge. Find us on Facebook – facebook.com/HexWar Follow us on Twitter - @HexWarGames Game Forum - hexwar.com/forums Thank you for supporting our games! © 2016 HexWar Games Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

About

Crash Dive 2

Command a Gato-class submarine in the South Pacific, hunting enemy convoys and engaging in naval combat. Utilize stealth or direct offense, manage your crew, and upgrade your vessel through a lengthy campaign or random missions. Features dynamic weather and day/night cycles.

Highlights
  • Submarine simulation with arcade action
  • Stealth and offensive combat options
  • Day/night cycle and weather effects
  • Crew management and damage control
  • Submarine upgrade tech tree
  • Campaign mode and random missions
  • Modding editor
Features
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Hunt enemy convoys, battle destroyers, attack land bases, and shoot down aircraft in this long-awaited sequel to the best-selling "Crash Dive". Take command of a Gato-class submarine prowling the South Pacific in search of enemy shipping to sink. Sneak past the destroyers and torpedo the transports, or surface and engage the sub-chasers in a duel with your deck gun. When the enemy planes come in on a strafing run, man your AA guns to take them down! Evade the hunting escorts before they can crush you with their depth charges. Features: * Smoothly blends a submarine simulator with arcade action. * Provides the tools for both stealth and offense; you decide how aggressive you want to be. * Full day/night cycle and wide range of weather conditions affect visibility and weapons. * Crew health and location-based damage affects the performance of your sub. * Optional crew management and detailed damage control (or let the computer take care of that for you). * Optional upgrade tech tree for your sub (can also be left to the AI). * Lengthy campaign mode. * Random mission generator for deep replayability. * Both randomly-generated maps and real-world locales including the Solomon Islands, Philippines, Sea of Japan, and more! * Built-in modding editor lets you change every aspect of the game.

Screenshots

Hex Mechs4 screens
Crash Dive 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crash Dive 2 at 4.7 against Hex Mechs's 3.6. Crash Dive 2 also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 55%) and ratings volume (324 vs 8). Hex Mechs's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Hex Mechs costs $2.99 and Crash Dive 2 $9.99 up front. Hex Mechs sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Crash Dive 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crash Dive 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crash Dive 2 has 324 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Hex Mechs's written reviews are positive against 93% of Crash Dive 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hex Mechs ships an update weekly, Crash Dive 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hex Mechs versus Crash Dive 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHex MechsCrash Dive 2
Price$2.99 — better$9.99
Rating3.6 (8 ratings)4.7 (324 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews93.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8324 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size429 MB352 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHunted Cow Studios Ltd.Panic Ensues Software

Customer experience

Hex Mechs

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%

Crash Dive 2

All ratings319 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.8%

Bugs and requests

Hex Mechs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Crash Dive 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Targeting reticle not appearing
  • Rudder commands causing uncontrolled circling
  • Game locking up unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add German U-boat campaign
  • Implement more historical accuracy
  • Introduce submarine tenders and friendly ports
  • Provide crew management and customization options
  • Add time acceleration feature

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hex Mechs

One-time2
  • Mars Campaign$1.99
  • Nova Campaign.$1.99
2 purchases

Crash Dive 2

One-time2
  • Aleutian Islands Expansion$4.99
  • East Indies Expansion$4.99

Questions

Is Hex Mechs free?
Hex Mechs costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Crash Dive 2 free?
Crash Dive 2 costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hex Mechs or Crash Dive 2?
Crash Dive 2 is rated higher. Hex Mechs averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Crash Dive 2 averages 4.7 from 324 ratings.
Do Hex Mechs or Crash Dive 2 have ads?
Neither Hex Mechs nor Crash Dive 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hex Mechs or Crash Dive 2?
Hex Mechs ships an update weekly, and Crash Dive 2 monthly. Most recently, Hex Mechs was updated on October 24, 2026 and Crash Dive 2 on October 27, 2026.

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