Comparison

Hexicon vs Hive® Game

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

Head to head
About

Hexicon

A multiplayer word game where strategy and territory control are key. Players take turns forming words to capture hexagon tiles, with the longest word not always being the optimal move. Offers online play, AI opponents, and daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer
  • Challenging AI opponents
  • Daily Challenges
  • Customizable Tile Colors
  • Unlockable Icons
  • Achievements
  • Leaderboards
Features
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Hexicon is a multiplayer word game with a territory control twist. Take turns playing words while trying to capture the most hexagon tiles. This word game rewards strategic play more than having a large vocabulary. Hexicon will really make you think - the longest word is not always the best play! Fun Features • Online multiplayer • Challenging AI opponents • Daily Challenges • Customizable Tile Colors • Unlockable Icons • Achievements • Friends Leaderboard • Global Leaderboard What the press says: “Bringing a healthy dose of strategy to word games, Hexicon is doing something completely new for those of us who enjoy the genre.” IndieGamesPlus “It certainly seems very interesting, particularly if you're into word games. Best of all, it has asynchronous multiplayer so you don't have to sit around waiting for someone to finish their turn, you can get back to it when you have the time instead.” Pocket Gamer

About

Hive® Game

Experience the award-winning strategy board game digitally. This app offers a faithful adaptation of the classic game, featuring challenging AI, all official expansions, and customizable visuals. Perfect for both new players and seasoned veterans.

Highlights
  • Official Hive® rules and design
  • Includes all three official expansions
  • Advanced RustyBlade™ AI
  • Adjustable difficulty for beginners
  • Video tutorial by game creator
  • Customizable visual settings
  • Local network play
Features
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"What impresses me most about this Hive® app is how the AI plays with true strategic depth—enough to challenge even seasoned Hive veterans. The developers have captured the purity of the game beautifully: no clutter, no distractions, just clean design that lets the elegance of Hive shine through. A thoughtful, well-crafted adaptation." – John Yianni, creator of Hive® The award-winning tabletop classic Hive® is now in your pocket. Created with the blessing of the game’s designer, John Yianni, this app delivers a clean, focused, and beautifully polished digital Hive® experience. Hive® is a captivating strategy game often described as “nature’s chess.” There is no board — the game itself is built from the creatures you place. Your goal is simple: surround your opponent’s Queen Bee while keeping your own safe. Easy to learn, endlessly deep to master. OFFICIAL HIVE® EXPERIENCE Faithful to the vision of its original designer, this app captures the award-winning rules and timeless elegance of Hive® without compromise. THE COMPLETE HIVE® Play Hive® exactly as intended. Alongside the base game, all three official expansion pieces are included: Mosquito, Ladybug, and Pillbug. THE RUSTYBLADE™ AI Don’t settle for predictable opponents. RustyBlade™ is a bold, aggressive AI engine that plays with initiative and intent. It doesn’t aim for safe draws — it fights for victory. Expect intense, uncompromising strategic battles. PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS TOO New to Hive®? The fully adjustable difficulty lets RustyBlade™ become a patient training partner. Learn the ropes with a video tutorial by John Yianni (the creator of Hive), while the illustrated rulebook and Undo feature allow you to learn, experiment, and improve without pressure. ELEGANT & FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE A sleek design that adapts to your style. Choose your preferred board orientation (flat or pointy-top), select custom colors, and adjust wood grain intensity. Responsive controls, subtle animations, and haptic feedback ensure a smooth, immersive experience that brings the hive to life. UNIVERSAL PURCHASE Unlock the Elite Edition once and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ELITE EDITION: - Full access to all official expansions: Mosquito, Ladybug, and Pillbug. - Test your skills against advanced RustyBlade™ AI difficulty levels. - Personalize your experience with premium backgrounds and visual settings. - Detailed player statistics. - Game Center support (friend-invite matches only). - Local network play over the same Wi-Fi network. - Family Sharing: Share the Elite experience with your family at no extra cost. The Hive is humming. The army is ready. Are you? Official Website: https://hivegameapp.com

Screenshots

Hexicon4 screens
Hive® Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hive® Game at 318 against Hexicon's 13. Hive® Game also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 50%). Hexicon's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Hexicon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Hive® Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Hexicon against 4.5 for Hive® Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hive® Game has 318 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Hexicon's written reviews are positive against 63% of Hive® Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexicon ships an update every 9 days, Hive® Game every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hexicon versus Hive® Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexiconHive® Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better4.5 (318 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews63.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13318 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpiralburst Studio, LLCGiantStep Kft.

Customer experience

Hexicon

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral15.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Hive® Game

All ratings280 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative24.5%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Hexicon

One-time4
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 1100 Coins$1.99
  • 1800 Coins$2.99
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  • Remove Ads$4.99
1 purchases

Hive® Game

One-time1
  • Elite Edition$9.99

Questions

Is Hexicon free?
Hexicon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hive® Game free?
Hive® Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hexicon or Hive® Game?
Hexicon is rated higher. Hexicon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Hive® Game averages 4.5 from 318 ratings.
Do Hexicon or Hive® Game have ads?
Neither Hexicon nor Hive® Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexicon or Hive® Game?
Hexicon ships an update every 9 days, and Hive® Game every 11 days. Most recently, Hexicon was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hive® Game on November 5, 2026.

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