Puzzle Master vs Hex Takeover
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Puzzle Master
Engage your mind with a variety of challenging puzzles that test your mathematical and physical reasoning. Simple controls lead to complex problems requiring accurate calculation to progress through levels. Enjoy a fun and mentally stimulating experience.
- Variety of puzzles
- Simple operation
- Mathematical skills test
- Physical skills test
- Accurate calculation required
- Level progression
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There are many different puzzle. The operation is simple, but requires your mathematical and physical skills. You need to calculate correctly and pass the level. Have a good time.
Hex Takeover
Engage in a turn-based strategy game where the goal is to conquer the most hexagonal tiles. Choose between cloning or jumping your pieces to outmaneuver opponents and expand your territory. Explore diverse levels and challenges in this mentally stimulating conquest.
- Turn-based strategy gameplay
- Hexagonal board conquest
- Tile cloning and jumping mechanics
- Multiple levels and difficulties
- Map exploration and challenges
- Unlockable characters
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Welcome Hex Warriors! Hex Takeover is a turned-based strategy game played on different hexagonal boards. The objective is simple: conquer the most tiles to win. How To Play: During your turn tap on any of your tiles to chose your next move. Tiles can be cloned to adjacent spaces or they can jump to further spaces. Landing near opponent tiles will convert their tiles into yours! Cloning and Jumping have different implications on your strategy. Cloning a piece means that you get more tiles of your color on the board. Jumping sometimes could be beneficial if you spot enemy pieces further away but want to conquer them. The game ends when the board is filled up with tiles! Seems easy right? Let's put your skills to the test! Hex Takeover has simple game rules, yet the game can be quite a bit challenging! With different levels and varying difficulties, there are tons of different strategies to explore. Through very satisfying and calming gameplay, explore the map and encounter new enemies and challenges! Can you explore the entire map and unlock new characters to play as?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Puzzle Master at none against Hex Takeover's 10. Puzzle Master also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Hex Takeover's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (20% vs 4%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Hex Takeover sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Puzzle Master asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hex Takeover holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Puzzle Master's written reviews are positive against 20% of Hex Takeover's.
Puzzle Master ships an update every 4 days, Hex Takeover every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Puzzle Master | Hex Takeover |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1.7K ratings) | 4.5 (3.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 3.8% of reviews | 19.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | 3.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 171 MB | 197 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Sanzhan Network Technology Co., Ltd. | Voodoo |
Customer experience
Puzzle Master
Hex Takeover
User reviews
Puzzle Master
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Fun and engaging puzzles
- 🧠 Variety of brain teasers
Room to improve
- 📺 Excessive ads after every level
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after certain levels
- 🚫 Inability to play offline
Hex Takeover
From 3.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Makes you think
- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🚀 Easy to pick up and play
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes often
- 💰 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🤖 Poor AI and repetitive levels
- 🔋 High battery consumption
Bugs and requests
Puzzle Master
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incorrect physics implementation in balance puzzles
- Inappropriate imagery (swastika) in some levels
Requested features
3 requests- Option to disable ads
- More diverse puzzle types
- Offline play mode
Hex Takeover
Reported bugs
3 issues- Coins not properly awarded
- League standings not loading properly
- Game freezing and requiring restart
Requested features
4 requests- More level variety and difficulty options
- Restore online multiplayer mode
- Better coin/gem earning system
- Custom player/avatar creation
In-app purchases
Puzzle Master
No in-app purchases
Hex Takeover
- No Ads Weekly$1.997 Days
- 10 Gems$1.99
- 40 Gems$5.99
- No Automatic Ads Bundle 1$7.99
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- No Automatic Ads$9.99
- No Automatic Ads Bundle 2$9.99
- 120 Gems$14.99
- No Automatic Ads Bundle 3$19.99
- 850 Gems$69.99
- 1,500 Gems$99.99
Questions
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