Comparison

WizMiz vs Bug Hive

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

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About

WizMiz

A fast-paced, two-player abstract strategy board game. Players move colored dots across the board to reach the opposite row, with two distinct win conditions. It's a simple yet challenging game of tactical movement and capture.

Highlights
  • Two-player abstract board game
  • Strategic dot movement
  • Vertical, horizontal, and diagonal moves
  • Capture opponent's dots
  • Two win conditions
  • Fast-paced gameplay
Features
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WizMiz is an Abstract Board Game for two players. A strategy game of 18 red dots vs 18 blue dots that is simple, fast & challenging. Each dot may move one or more squares at a time: vertically, horizontally, or diagonally – but not backward. The object of the game is to move your color dots across the board to the last opposite row. Two ways to win: 1. The first player to fill the last opposite row with 8 dots wins, or 2. The first player that has all of their remaining dots on the last opposite row, and none of their other dots left on the play field. You move by touching your dot then an empty square, or touching your dot then your opponents dot, removing It from the play field. A fast-moving strategy game for all to play. WizMiz was created by Jack Boasberg in 1986. Updated in 2019 at Lightorium.com, LLC. Developed by Juggleware.

About

Bug Hive

Features
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Outthink, outmaneuver, and surround the opposing Queen in Bug Hive, an insect strategy board game where every piece moves differently and every tile can change the battle. PURE STRATEGY There are no dice and no random attacks. Build a connected hive, protect your Queen, and complete the surround before your opponent does. PLAY YOUR WAY • Challenge the computer at Easy or Medium difficulty • Unlock Pro AI for a deeper tactical test • Share one device with local pass-and-play • Continue saved matches whenever you return MASTER EIGHT INSECTS The base game includes the Queen, Ant, Beetle, Grasshopper, and Spider. Bug Hive Pro adds Ladybug, Mosquito, and Pillbug abilities for more varied positions. CLEAR, TACTILE PLAY • Legal-move highlights and optional hints • Animated placement, sliding, jumping, climbing, and stacking • Optional previous-move trail • Pinch to zoom and drag to inspect large hives • Sound and haptic feedback controls • Light, dark, and system appearance LEARN AS YOU PLAY Open the built-in guide whenever you need a reminder about placement, one-hive connectivity, sliding gates, stacking, or any insect's movement. Core computer and local matches can be played offline. INDEPENDENT PRODUCT Bug Hive is an independent game with original artwork and interface. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or published by Gen42 Games, the publisher of the official Hive® board game. Bug Hive is also not associated with the official Hive® digital edition or its developers and publishers. Hive® and related trademarks belong to their respective owners. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WizMiz1 screens
Bug Hive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WizMiz at none against Bug Hive's 3. WizMiz also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bug Hive sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. WizMiz asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WizMiz versus Bug Hive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWizMizBug Hive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlightorium.com LLCVLADISLAVS TARASOVS

In-app purchases

None

WizMiz

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bug Hive

One-time3
  • Bug Hive Pro Lifetime$2.99
  • Bug Hive Pro Lifetime$4.99
  • Bug Hive Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is WizMiz free?
WizMiz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bug Hive free?
Bug Hive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WizMiz or Bug Hive have ads?
Bug Hive shows ads; WizMiz does not.

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