Comparison

Medieval Battlefields vs Hex Warriors

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

Head to head
About

Medieval Battlefields

Engage in fast-paced, turn-based tactical combat across medieval Europe. Command diverse units, build and upgrade castles, and conquer rivals in single-player campaigns or local multiplayer.

Highlights
  • Tactical turn-based combat
  • Hotseat multiplayer
  • 27 unique medieval units
  • Castle building & upgrades
  • Single-player Campaigns & Skirmish
  • Offline play
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Crush your enemies, outsmart rival commanders and carve your name into history. Medieval Battlefields is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game set across medieval Europe — command knights, archers, siege engines and fierce Viking raiders in dozens of varied maps and campaigns. What awaits you • Tactical turn-based combat • Play Hotseat multiplayer against your friends on your phone, tablet or computer • 27 unique medieval units — from foot soldiers and archers to elite Templars and Paladins. • Castle building & upgrades: fortify walls, improve siege defenses and supply lines. • Single-player Campaigns & Skirmish modes — re-playable maps, increasing difficulty. PERFECT FOR PLAYERS WHO WANT: • Fully optimized for iPad and iPad Pro — play on a big screen with stunning HD graphics and detail! • Play completely offline — Desktop, Phone & Tablet support — anytime, anywhere • No data collection — your privacy is safe • Try free, unlock full game once — no ads, no micro-transactions Why players love it • Classic tactical depth with quick, satisfying matches — perfect for short sessions or longer campaigns. • Rich historical flavor: England vs France vs Vikings, authentic medieval units and siege tactics. Free to try Try the game free, then unlock all battlefields with a one-time purchase — no microtransactions, no ads, just full strategy fun. FEATURES • Fast paced turn-based strategy game with medieval units and weapons • Use your tactics and skills to win battles • Train your armies and upgrade their equipment and abilities • Upgrade your castles – victory favors the prepared • Play Campaigns or Skirmish single-player • Play Hotseat against your friends on one device • Fight on behalf of England, France or as a savage Viking • 27 medieval army units, including elite units like: Templar knight, Paladin and Beowulf • Dozens of challenging maps and varied battlefields

About

Hex Warriors

Engage in turn-based strategy battles in a medieval fantasy world. Choose from three tribes, build your army, and conquer territories. Play solo, with friends offline, or compete against players worldwide in tactical online matches.

Highlights
  • 3 tribes with 10 unique units each
  • 30-mission solo campaign
  • Daily missions and user-created battlefields
  • Offline and online multiplayer modes
  • Team battles (2v2, 3v3, 4v4)
  • Worldwide competitive ladder
  • Turn duration customization
Features
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Hex Warriors welcomes you in the medieval fantasy world of Humans, Ogres and Undeads. Choose your tribe and lead it into war in this free turn based strategy RPG game. Fight offline and online. Team up with friends and join game community. As in chess, each turn matters. Choose strategy knowing the strength of both your army and enemy armies. The main difference from the classic chess is that terrain affects combats. Simple rules: * capture bases * build your army * terrain affects combats OFFLINE COMBATS Play regardless of internet availability. The turn based strategy game has a variety of offline modes for every taste. Battle through 30 offline missions. Choose the difficulty level according to your abilities. Explore the story of this medieval fantasy world. Single player games - Fight against AI. Test your strength in unrated battles. Hone your skills in solo fights. Choose the battlefield on which you want to fight and the number of opponents. You can play 1v1 or with 7 opponents at once. Play with friends offline on same device. Just like in single battles, you can choose battlefield and the number of rivals. Here you can play in teams 2 v 2, 3 v 3 and 4 v 4. ONLINE BATTLES Compete in random PVP games 1v1 with players all over the world. The more wins in random games, the higher the rating. Conquer the medieval fantasy world. The higher your rating is, the stronger your opponents will be. Test your strategy in classic PVP battles. Are you able to win in this tactical war? Team up with friends and join team battles. You can form teams of 2, 3 or 4 players. Join community of turn based strategy lovers. Chat with players and share your replays with them. Compete in tournaments 1v1 & in team. HEX WARRIORS FEATURES: - 3 tribes, each with 10 varied units. - Solo campaign with 30 missions. - Try daily missions from editor's pick. - Team games 2v2, 3v3 and 4v4. - Play casually or competitively with a worldwide ladder. - Play fast or slow with a turn duration from 3 min to 3 days. - 50,000+ user created battlefields to choose from. - Create battlefields and lead your medieval army to the victory - Play online and offline - Free to play: download it now. Hex Warriors - world of medieval fantasy fights awaits you in this turn-based RPG strategy. Join community of devoted players and test your skills in online multiplayer battles. Train in offline fights and create your own battlefields. Note: The Free version may be subject to limitations and the limitations are subject to change. Our standard subscription options are: 1-month Subscription 3-months Subscription 1 Year Subscription * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: http://www.spookyhousestudios.com/privacy_policy/sh_limited.html Terms of use: http://www.spookyhousestudios.com/legal/sh_limited_subscriptions_terms_of_use.html

Screenshots

Medieval Battlefields4 screens
Hex Warriors4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Medieval Battlefields at 4.5 against Hex Warriors's 3.8. Medieval Battlefields also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (65% vs 33%). Hex Warriors's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Medieval Battlefields sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Hex Warriors sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Medieval Battlefields holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Medieval Battlefields's written reviews are positive against 33% of Hex Warriors's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Medieval Battlefields ships an update every 8 months, Hex Warriors every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Medieval Battlefields versus Hex Warriors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedieval BattlefieldsHex Warriors
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (43 ratings) — better3.8 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings43 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB139 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperFortune Cookie d.o.o.SH Limited

Customer experience

Medieval Battlefields

All ratings38 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative31.3%

Hex Warriors

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Medieval Battlefields

One-time2
  • Full Game Unlock$3.99
  • Full Game Unlock (Sale)$4.99
10 purchases

Hex Warriors

Subscriptions4
  • HexWar Pro (1 Month)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • HexWar Pro (3 Months)7 Days trial$14.993 Months
  • HexWar Pro (Special Offer)3 Days trial$24.491 Year
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  • HexWar Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$35.991 Year
One-time6
  • 200 Gems$2.99
  • 550 Gems$4.99
  • 1200 Gems$9.99
Show 3 more
  • 2500 Gems$19.99
  • 6500 Gems$49.99
  • 14000 Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Medieval Battlefields free?
Medieval Battlefields is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hex Warriors free?
Hex Warriors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Medieval Battlefields or Hex Warriors?
Medieval Battlefields is rated higher. Medieval Battlefields averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Hex Warriors averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.
Do Medieval Battlefields or Hex Warriors have ads?
Hex Warriors shows ads; Medieval Battlefields does not.
Which is updated more often, Medieval Battlefields or Hex Warriors?
Medieval Battlefields ships an update every 8 months, and Hex Warriors every 6 weeks. Most recently, Medieval Battlefields was updated on October 14, 2026 and Hex Warriors on October 12, 2026.

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