# Puzzleby vs Hex Takeover

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Puzzleby at 67% against Hex Takeover's 20%. Puzzleby also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 14.0). Hex Takeover's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 5) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzleby sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Hex Takeover sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hex Takeover holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hex Takeover has 3.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Puzzleby's written reviews are positive against 20% of Hex Takeover's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzleby | Hex Takeover |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzleby/id1120962910/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-takeover/id1570925517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 19.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 14.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Tittl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048869556) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzleby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzleby/id1120962910)

A word puzzle game where you find words fitting a category to reveal new tiles and clear the board. Offers multiple difficulty levels and daily puzzles.

**Highlights:** Category-based word finding, Tile revealing gameplay, Multiple difficulty levels, Daily new puzzles, Board clearing objective

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voyaging | $0.99 | one-time |
| Delicious | $0.99 | one-time |
| Leisurely | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads! | $1.99 | one-time |


### Hex Takeover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-takeover/id1570925517)

Engage in a turn-based strategy game where the goal is to conquer the most hexagonal tiles. Choose between cloning or jumping your pieces to outmaneuver opponents and expand your territory. Explore diverse levels and challenges in this mentally stimulating conquest.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy gameplay, Hexagonal board conquest, Tile cloning and jumping mechanics, Multiple levels and difficulties, Map exploration and challenges, Unlockable characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 10 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 40 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Automatic Ads Bundle 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Automatic Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Automatic Ads Bundle 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Automatic Ads Bundle 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 850 Gems | $69.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Makes you think
- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🚀 Easy to pick up and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes often
- 💰 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🤖 Poor AI and repetitive levels
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Coins not properly awarded
- League standings not loading properly
- Game freezing and requiring restart

**Requested features**

- More level variety and difficulty options
- Restore online multiplayer mode
- Better coin/gem earning system
- Custom player/avatar creation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzleby free?

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

### Is Hex Takeover free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Puzzleby or Hex Takeover?

Hex Takeover is rated higher. Puzzleby averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Hex Takeover averages 4.5 from 3.3K ratings.

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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.*