Comparison

Tempire vs Hex Battle Infinite

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

Head to head
About

Tempire

Experience a unique blend of chess and real-time strategy. Compete against friends or AI in fast-paced matches. This game offers an ad-free, free-to-play experience.

Highlights
  • Chess variation
  • Real-time action
  • Online multiplayer
  • AI opponent
  • Ad-free gameplay
  • Free to play
Features
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Tempire is a variation on chess that brings tense real-time action to the classic turn-based board game. Play online with friends or against challenging AI, all for free and without ads. Tempire was made by Greg March and Matthew Jee, with music by Jacob Rhein.

About

Hex Battle Infinite

Engage in fast-paced, turn-based strategy on an infinitely expanding hex map. Plan your moves carefully to line up six in a row while outmaneuvering up to six opponents. Offers various game modes, including single-player practice and online multiplayer.

Highlights
  • Infinitely expanding hex map
  • 2 moves per turn
  • Up to 6 players per match
  • VS Bot mode
  • Online multiplayer
  • Ranked and casual modes
  • Weekly challenges
  • Offline single-player practice
Features
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Hex Battle — fast, beautiful turn-based strategy. Six in a row. On a board that keeps growing. 2 moves per turn, up to 6 players, ranked and casual. Every match plays out on an infinitely expanding hex map. The board grows as you play — no fixed boundaries, no repeating layouts, endless room to flank, block, and set traps. No two games ever look the same. GAME MODES • VS BOT — three difficulty tiers to sharpen your game • Online multiplayer — up to 6 players, invite friends or matchmake globally • Ranked + Casual — climb the seasonal leaderboards or just play for fun • Weekly challenges — new puzzles and scenarios every week FEATURES • Infinitely expanding hex map — the board grows with every turn • 2 moves per turn — more tactics, more combos, more pressure • 2 to 6 players per match • Cross-device progress via Sign in with Apple or Google • Friend system — add players, see them online, invite to games • Player reports and blocks — zero tolerance for bad behavior • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Works offline for single-player practice HOW TO PLAY Place hexes on the board and line up six in a row to win. You get 2 moves each turn, so you can build your own chain while blocking your opponents' runs. As the game progresses, the map expands outward — you're never boxed in, and every match demands new tactics. Outmaneuver your rivals by cutting off their lines, setting up double threats, and forcing them to defend on an ever-growing battlefield. Report misconduct? Tap the flag icon anywhere. Reports are reviewed within 24 hours. Contact: cactusclosetshop@gmail.com Privacy: https://hexbattle.io/privacy.html

Screenshots

Tempire3 screens
Hex Battle Infinite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hex Battle Infinite at every 2 days against Tempire's every 23 months. On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tempire against 5.0 for Hex Battle Infinite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempire ships an update every 23 months, Hex Battle Infinite every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Tempire versus Hex Battle Infinite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempireHex Battle Infinite
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew JeeMichael Fisher

Customer experience

Tempire

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hex Battle Infinite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tempire

No in-app purchases

None

Hex Battle Infinite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempire free?
Tempire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hex Battle Infinite free?
Hex Battle Infinite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tempire or Hex Battle Infinite?
Tempire and Hex Battle Infinite are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Tempire or Hex Battle Infinite have ads?
Neither Tempire nor Hex Battle Infinite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tempire or Hex Battle Infinite?
Tempire ships an update every 23 months, and Hex Battle Infinite every 2 days. Most recently, Tempire was updated on October 20, 2026 and Hex Battle Infinite on October 24, 2026.

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