# Hexawar 2 vs Tiny Connections

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Connections at 4.3 against Hexawar 2's 3.6. Tiny Connections also leads on ratings volume (610 vs 7). Hexawar 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Connections sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Hexawar 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tiny Connections holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Connections has 610 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Hexawar 2's written reviews are positive against 36% of Tiny Connections's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hexawar 2 ships an update every 3 days, Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hexawar 2 | Tiny Connections |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexawar-2/id1449194893/reviews) | **[4.3 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-connections/id6464590876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **610** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 448 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Petar Juros](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350001419) | [Short Circuit Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681849083) |

## What reviewers say

### Hexawar 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexawar-2/id1449194893)

Engage in turn-based tactical combat across numerous single-player levels and multiplayer maps. Design your own battlegrounds and challenge friends on the same device. Experience strategic warfare with diverse game modes.

**Highlights:** 20 single player campaign levels, 5 multiplayer maps, 4 challenge maps, Map editor, Hotseat PvP multiplayer, Campaign and challenge modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tiny Connections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-connections/id6464590876)

A relaxing puzzle game where you build networks to connect houses with essential services like power and water. Strategically link matching colored houses to stations while avoiding line crossings and utilizing power-ups. Explore real-world maps and compete in daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Connect houses to matching infrastructure, Utilize tunnels, junctions, and swaps, Explore real-world inspired maps, Daily and weekly challenges, Achievements and leaderboards, Colorblind mode

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lands Down Under Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Connections No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Journey Beginnings Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Connection Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Great problem-solving game
- 👍 Fabulous visual and accessibility options
- 👍 Challenging but simple
- 👍 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horrible map navigation and movement
- 🐛 Poor tutorial and guidance
- 🐛 Clunky and buggy controls
- 🐛 Frustrating UI and camera issues
- 🐛 Randomly spawning buildings disrupt networks

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial progress not saving
- Inability to skip tutorial
- Inconsistencies between tutorial and actual gameplay
- Inability to pause time as described in tutorial
- Difficulty connecting tunnels

**Requested features**

- Add a dedicated map navigation mode
- Improve tutorial and in-game guidance
- Allow zooming and panning without building mode
- Provide an option to remove ads
- Add an easy mode for beginners


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hexawar 2 free?

Hexawar 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tiny Connections free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hexawar 2 or Tiny Connections?

Tiny Connections is rated higher. Hexawar 2 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Tiny Connections averages 4.3 from 610 ratings.

### Do Hexawar 2 or Tiny Connections have ads?

Both Hexawar 2 and Tiny Connections show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hexawar 2 or Tiny Connections?

Hexawar 2 ships an update every 3 days, and Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hexawar 2 was updated on June 1, 2026 and Tiny Connections on September 25, 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.*