Comparison

LightsOutHex vs Wehrschach

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

Head to head
About

LightsOutHex

A puzzle game where players tap squares to reverse their brightness and that of surrounding squares. The goal is to clear the stage by making all squares dark. Features online rankings for competitive play.

Highlights
  • Brightness reversal mechanic
  • Stage clearing puzzles
  • Online ranking system
  • Simple tap controls
Features
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If you can erase all the shining squares, it is stage clear. The brightness of the tapped square and the surrounding square will be reversed. Online ranking compatible.

About

Wehrschach

Experience a unique tactical board game inspired by chess, set on an 11x11 board with diverse objectives. Engage in strategic battles offline against AI or friends, or compete online asynchronously across platforms. Conquer enemy bases or infantry to achieve victory.

Highlights
  • 11x11 board gameplay
  • Multiple win conditions
  • Offline play against AI/friends
  • Asynchronous online multiplayer
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Account for achievements and ranking
Features
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Wehrschach is an almost forgotten tactical chess like game that was released and promoted prior to the Second World War by the German Military to increase the interest in war. It includes a lot of interesting new rules and brings chess to a new level of tactical planning. Played on a 11x11 squares board with 18 pieces of 5 different types each war party strives to fulfill one of the various goals to win the battle. Will you aim to destroy the enemy infantry or to conquer their main base? Adopt your play to your enemy's strategy and crush him. This game can be played offline against a friend or one of the various computer opponent as well as online in asynchronous matches. You can play against opponents across multiple platforms and continents. Make your move whenever you are ready. Show them who is the better general. Online play requires the creation of an account with the Fellhuhn Online Service which is also used by our other games. With it you can unlock achievements as well as climb the ELO ranking to become a grandmaster of Wehrschach.

Screenshots

LightsOutHex4 screens
Wehrschach2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wehrschach at 50% against LightsOutHex's 0%. Wehrschach also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.0). LightsOutHex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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. Wehrschach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LightsOutHex asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wehrschach holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of LightsOutHex's written reviews are positive against 50% of Wehrschach's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LightsOutHex versus Wehrschach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightsOutHexWehrschach
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUTA MIYOSHIPhilippe Schober

Customer experience

LightsOutHex

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Wehrschach

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LightsOutHex

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Wehrschach

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is LightsOutHex free?
LightsOutHex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wehrschach free?
Wehrschach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LightsOutHex or Wehrschach?
Wehrschach is rated higher. LightsOutHex averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Wehrschach averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LightsOutHex or Wehrschach have ads?
Wehrschach shows ads; LightsOutHex does not.

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