# Cut Half vs Hex Defense!

The clearest difference is rating: Hex Defense! at 4.5 against Cut Half's 2.8. Hex Defense! also leads on ratings volume (4.6K vs 12). Cut Half's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hex Defense! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cut Half asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hex Defense! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hex Defense! has 4.6K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Cut Half's written reviews are positive against 16% of Hex Defense!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cut Half ships an update every 9 days, Hex Defense! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut Half | Hex Defense! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-half/id1453325376/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-defense/id6736362115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 16.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 392 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Guruu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326808471) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Cut Half

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-half/id1453325376)

Challenge your precision by dividing various shapes into equal parts. Drag on the screen to make cuts and aim for perfect divisions to earn stars and unlock new levels. Master the art of cutting to achieve a perfect score on every stage.

**Highlights:** Cut various shapes, Divide into 2, 3, or 4 pieces, Earn stars to win levels, Achieve perfect scores, Unlock new levels and modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hex Defense!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-defense/id6736362115)

Strategically place and merge weapons to defend a vibrant cube world. Demolish waves of incoming enemies by upgrading your arsenal with powerful skills. Protect the world from the encroaching evil hexes.

**Highlights:** Defeat enemy waves, Merge weapons, Demolish enemy stacks, Upgrade skills, Save the cube world

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Gems Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Speed Up | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Auto Blessings | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer: Minigun | $12.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer: Tesla | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and wholesome gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. stage progression issues, tower upgrades not working)
- 💰 Monetization concerns (e.g. ads, paid features removed)
- 🔍 Incomplete/unfinished content (e.g. missing levels, towers, features)

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Towers not unlocking as expected
- Game crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More maps and levels
- Additional tower types and upgrades
- Offline play option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cut Half free?

Cut Half is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hex Defense! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cut Half or Hex Defense!?

Hex Defense! is rated higher. Cut Half averages 2.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Hex Defense! averages 4.5 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Cut Half or Hex Defense! have ads?

Hex Defense! shows ads; Cut Half does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cut Half or Hex Defense!?

Cut Half ships an update every 9 days, and Hex Defense! fortnightly. Most recently, Cut Half was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hex Defense! on November 8, 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.*