# Sapan vs Hex Poker

The clearest difference is rating: Hex Poker at 5.0 against Sapan's 4.5. Hex Poker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Sapan's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (42 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sapan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hex Poker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hex Poker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sapan has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Sapan's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hex Poker's.

Sapan ships an update every 3 weeks, Hex Poker every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sapan | Hex Poker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sapan/id1187695181/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-poker/id1634985158/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lith Games OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754389291) | [Rividian](https://appshunter.io/developer/499179691) |

## What reviewers say

### Sapan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sapan/id1187695181)

Engage in a block-breaking puzzle game where you use a slingshot mechanic to clear levels. Solve increasingly complex challenges with different game modes and ball mechanics. Enjoy a minimalist design with haptic feedback and leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Slingshot block destruction, 200 challenging levels, 3 distinct game types, Haptic feedback support, Game Center leaderboards, Hints for each level

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Hex Poker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-poker/id1634985158)

This card game combines classic poker with a unique drag-and-connect puzzle mechanic on a hexagonal board. Strategically form poker hands by dragging across connected cards to score points. Enjoy offline play with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Hex-grid board for strategic hand building, Easy to learn poker hand mechanics, Crisp design on iPhone and iPad, Detailed game statistics, Unique shuffle for each game, Offline play supported, No ads or in-app purchases

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sapan free?

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

### Is Hex Poker free?

Hex Poker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sapan or Hex Poker?

Hex Poker is rated higher. Sapan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Hex Poker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sapan or Hex Poker have ads?

Sapan shows ads; Hex Poker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sapan or Hex Poker?

Sapan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hex Poker every 26 months. Most recently, Sapan was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hex Poker on November 3, 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.*