HexFiller vs Retrowave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HexFiller
A strategy game where you capture hexagons to outmaneuver an opponent. It features simple controls and a clean interface, perfect for quick play sessions. The game helps develop pattern recognition and strategic thinking.
- Hexagon capture gameplay
- Strategic blocking mechanics
- Pattern recognition challenges
- Quick game sessions
- Player statistics tracking
- In-game hints and instructions
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An early home-computer strategy game carefully re-designed with a clean, simple interface for the iPhone and iPad. Winning against the computer requires both a good strategy and the ability to recognize spacial patterns. Select a color to capture hexagons of that color adjoining the hexagons you have already captured. Block your opponent with strategic moves. Capture more hexagons than the iPhone/iPad to win. Each game is short so you can play when you have a few minutes to spare. Statistics shows your record over time. Easy to learn how to play with a "Hint" overlay at game startup which can be hidden when you no longer need it. Plus a good instructions page to more fully describe the game. Minimal settings to worry about: select to play against the strategy of either Player A or Player B; enter your name to personalize your game. NOTES: (1) This game may be difficult for color-blind players. (2) If you enjoy the game, let us know what changes and enhancements you would like.
Retrowave
Experience a retro music rhythm game where you tap to the beat. The challenge increases with the number of fingers required to match the incoming notes. Immerse yourself in the retro aesthetic and feel the rhythm.
- Retro music rhythm gameplay
- Finger-tapping note matching
- Increasing difficulty
- Retro aesthetic
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Feel the heat in this retro music rhythm game! Tap with the same number of fingers as notes in rhythm!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HexFiller at 83% against Retrowave's 25%. HexFiller also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Retrowave's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Retrowave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HexFiller asks for nothing beyond the download.
HexFiller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of HexFiller's written reviews are positive against 25% of Retrowave's.
| Parameter | HexFiller | Retrowave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.9 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Gold Creek Enterprises Ltd. | GammaLateral LLC |
Customer experience
HexFiller
Retrowave
In-app purchases
HexFiller
No in-app purchases
Retrowave
- Remove Ads$1.99
