Comparison

Hex Warriors vs Arcane Quest 4

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

Head to head
About

Hex Warriors

Engage in turn-based strategy battles in a medieval fantasy world. Choose from three tribes, build your army, and conquer territories. Play solo, with friends offline, or compete against players worldwide in tactical online matches.

Highlights
  • 3 tribes with 10 unique units each
  • 30-mission solo campaign
  • Daily missions and user-created battlefields
  • Offline and online multiplayer modes
  • Team battles (2v2, 3v3, 4v4)
  • Worldwide competitive ladder
  • Turn duration customization
Features
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Hex Warriors welcomes you in the medieval fantasy world of Humans, Ogres and Undeads. Choose your tribe and lead it into war in this free turn based strategy RPG game. Fight offline and online. Team up with friends and join game community. As in chess, each turn matters. Choose strategy knowing the strength of both your army and enemy armies. The main difference from the classic chess is that terrain affects combats. Simple rules: * capture bases * build your army * terrain affects combats OFFLINE COMBATS Play regardless of internet availability. The turn based strategy game has a variety of offline modes for every taste. Battle through 30 offline missions. Choose the difficulty level according to your abilities. Explore the story of this medieval fantasy world. Single player games - Fight against AI. Test your strength in unrated battles. Hone your skills in solo fights. Choose the battlefield on which you want to fight and the number of opponents. You can play 1v1 or with 7 opponents at once. Play with friends offline on same device. Just like in single battles, you can choose battlefield and the number of rivals. Here you can play in teams 2 v 2, 3 v 3 and 4 v 4. ONLINE BATTLES Compete in random PVP games 1v1 with players all over the world. The more wins in random games, the higher the rating. Conquer the medieval fantasy world. The higher your rating is, the stronger your opponents will be. Test your strategy in classic PVP battles. Are you able to win in this tactical war? Team up with friends and join team battles. You can form teams of 2, 3 or 4 players. Join community of turn based strategy lovers. Chat with players and share your replays with them. Compete in tournaments 1v1 & in team. HEX WARRIORS FEATURES: - 3 tribes, each with 10 varied units. - Solo campaign with 30 missions. - Try daily missions from editor's pick. - Team games 2v2, 3v3 and 4v4. - Play casually or competitively with a worldwide ladder. - Play fast or slow with a turn duration from 3 min to 3 days. - 50,000+ user created battlefields to choose from. - Create battlefields and lead your medieval army to the victory - Play online and offline - Free to play: download it now. Hex Warriors - world of medieval fantasy fights awaits you in this turn-based RPG strategy. Join community of devoted players and test your skills in online multiplayer battles. Train in offline fights and create your own battlefields. Note: The Free version may be subject to limitations and the limitations are subject to change. Our standard subscription options are: 1-month Subscription 3-months Subscription 1 Year Subscription * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: http://www.spookyhousestudios.com/privacy_policy/sh_limited.html Terms of use: http://www.spookyhousestudios.com/legal/sh_limited_subscriptions_terms_of_use.html

About

Arcane Quest 4

Lead a galactic alliance against an oppressive corporation in this turn-based strategy RPG. Choose from unique classes, customize heroes with vast gear, and explore a sci-fi universe. Create and share your own quests for endless adventures.

Highlights
  • Turn-Based Strategy Combat
  • Hero Customization
  • Epic Sci-Fi Storyline
  • Vast Universe Exploration
  • Create & Share Quests
  • Multiple Language Support
Features
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The galaxy is under siege as OmniCorp threatens to dominate every planet and harvest the precious Arcane Stones that power advanced machines and weapons. Unite with heroes from across the universe to form the Galactic Alliance and stand against this formidable enemy in this epic turn-based RPG adventure. Choose your adventurers from 12 unique classes and vanquish hordes of aliens, soldiers and creatures from all over the galaxy. Customize your heroes with hundreds of weapons and armor options, learn powerful spells, and use all your strategy skills to defeat your enemies. KEY FEATURES: - Turn-Based Strategy: Engage in tactical combat by commanding a diverse team of heroes, each with their own unique abilities and fighting styles. Plan your moves carefully to outsmart OmniCorp's forces and overcome powerful bosses. - Hero Customization: Select from various species and classes, equipping your heroes with powerful weapons, armor, and enhancements. Unlock abilities to create the ultimate fighting force capable of facing any challenge. - Epic Storyline: Embark on an unforgettable journey through the galaxy. Explore distant planets, uncover ancient secrets, and battle the sinister forces of OmniCorp to restore peace to the universe. - Vast Universe: Traverse a beautifully crafted sci-fi universe, discovering futuristic cities, alien landscapes, and hidden treasures. The fate of the galaxy lies in your hands. - Create & Share Quests: Craft your own quests and share them with the community. Play new adventures created by other players for endless hours of gameplay. - Fully translated in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian Prepare your heroes and rally the Galactic Alliance, the galaxy depends on you!

Screenshots

Hex Warriors4 screens
Arcane Quest 44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arcane Quest 4 at 100% against Hex Warriors's 33%. Arcane Quest 4 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Hex Warriors sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Arcane Quest 4 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arcane Quest 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Hex Warriors's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arcane Quest 4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hex Warriors ships an update every 6 weeks, Arcane Quest 4 every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hex Warriors versus Arcane Quest 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHex WarriorsArcane Quest 4
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (14 ratings)4.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB711 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSH LimitedNex Game Studios OU

Customer experience

Hex Warriors

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Arcane Quest 4

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hex Warriors

Subscriptions4
  • HexWar Pro (1 Month)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • HexWar Pro (3 Months)7 Days trial$14.993 Months
  • HexWar Pro (Special Offer)3 Days trial$24.491 Year
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  • HexWar Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$35.991 Year
One-time6
  • 200 Gems$2.99
  • 550 Gems$4.99
  • 1200 Gems$9.99
Show 3 more
  • 2500 Gems$19.99
  • 6500 Gems$49.99
  • 14000 Gems$99.99
8 purchases

Arcane Quest 4

One-time8
  • Gold and Arcanes Pack 1$0.99
  • Gold and Arcanes Pack 2$1.99
  • Heroes Pack 1$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Heroes Pack 2$1.99
  • Heroes Pack 3$1.99
  • Gold and Arcanes Pack 3$2.99
  • Ultimate Pack$3.99
  • Gold and Arcanes Pack 4$3.99

Questions

Is Hex Warriors free?
Hex Warriors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arcane Quest 4 free?
Arcane Quest 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hex Warriors or Arcane Quest 4?
Arcane Quest 4 is rated higher. Hex Warriors averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Arcane Quest 4 averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Hex Warriors or Arcane Quest 4 have ads?
Both Hex Warriors and Arcane Quest 4 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hex Warriors or Arcane Quest 4?
Hex Warriors ships an update every 6 weeks, and Arcane Quest 4 every 6 days. Most recently, Hex Warriors was updated on October 24, 2026 and Arcane Quest 4 on October 24, 2026.

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