Comparison

Bao Electronic Board Game vs hexadot

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

Head to head
About

Bao Electronic Board Game

Develop strategic thinking skills with this engaging board game. It offers a learn mode, adjustable difficulty, and the ability to play against a computer or another human. Customize colors and seed displays for an enhanced experience.

Highlights
  • Strategic thinking development
  • Learn mode with move highlighting
  • Play against computer or human
  • Adjustable computer difficulty
  • Customizable colors and seed display
  • In-game help and rules
Features
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Bao Game helps in developing strategic thinking skills in an enjoyable way. The game also provides fun, enjoyment, social interactions and relaxation. It is one the most interesting, enjoyable, fascinating and challenging games. New special Learn-mode in this game makes it very easy to learn. Please get your copy now. The game has inbuilt “Learn” mode, available by selecting Menu > Preferences > Level > Learn. Available moves are highlighted in pink for user to choose from and play. Learn mode makes Bao game easy to learn, enjoy and develop strategic thinking skills. Word “WIN” is displayed on the winning side. To Restart the game, click Menu > Restart or click button labeled “X” on the game board display. The user may play against human or computer, allowing for fast learning, and enjoyment of this unique game. If play against computer, select level 1, 2, 3 or “Learn” level 3 being most challenging. Select “Menu > Preferences > Level”. Assistance to make a single move is also available; click Menu > Show Move. One may change the move speed of the computer, to either slow, normal or fast. Move speed settings are on “Menu > Preferences”. Beautiful sets of colors are provided for user to select and use for board and seeds. These color options are available on selection of Menu > Preferences. Typically seeds in a Bao game hole would be scattered, however, Bao Electronic Board Game allows the user to view seeds as either scattered, arranged or counted digits per hole. A feature available from Menu > Preferences > Seed Display. Counted seed display, makes it easy for users with small screen size devices to enjoy the game. Menu selection "Help" and "Rules" provides more detailed information assisting the user to learn fast and enjoy the game. This unique game has provided strategic thinking skill, fun, enjoyment and social interactions, in East and Central Africa for hundreds of years, as physical wooden boards with holes curved in wooden boards. Bao boards are also curved directly on the ground or on table tops. Bao boards, seeds or pebbles and some elaborate rules are used in Bao game contests that are enjoyable to players and spectators. Bao game champions are highly esteemed. Bao Electronic Board Games brings Bao game to the digital world. Bao Electronic Board Game does not collect user private information. Please purchase an electronic copy now, enjoy, learn to play and win. Have fun.

About

hexadot

Features
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One dot can change the whole board. hexadot is a turn-based strategy game built around chain reactions on a shifting hex grid. Place your dots, build toward critical mass, and trigger cascades that spread across neighboring cells. The last color standing wins. EVERY MOVE MATTERS Grow your position one dot at a time. A crowded hex bursts into its neighbors, creating captures, counter-captures, and long tactical chains. INSTANT CAPTURE When a hex bursts, the strongest arriving force captures its neighbors outright — no drawn-out battles, just decisive chain reactions. A BOARD THAT FIGHTS BACK Cracked hexes can collapse into voids, changing critical mass and reshaping future cascades. Add frozen hexes and bulwarks for even more tactical variety. PLAY YOUR WAY • Solo against computer-controlled opponents • Three free games every day • Optional Full Game unlock for unlimited play • Pass-and-play with up to four human players in Full Game • Game Center turn-based matches with up to four humans in Full Game • Multiple board sizes and speed settings • Optional hints and turn timer • Momentum moves for tactical pushes and pivots • Winning-cascade replay Designed natively for iPhone and iPad with responsive layouts, smooth animations, haptic feedback, and complete offline solo play. No hexadot account. No subscription. No ads or tracking. Online matches use Apple Game Center.

Screenshots

Bao Electronic Board Game3 screens
hexadot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: hexadot at Free against Bao Electronic Board Game's $4.99. hexadot also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). Bao Electronic Board Game's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On 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

hexadot is free to download; Bao Electronic Board Game costs $4.99 up front. hexadot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bao Electronic Board Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bao Electronic Board Game ships an update every 9 months, hexadot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bao Electronic Board Game versus hexadot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBao Electronic Board Gamehexadot
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles MwangiIAN KAINOA RICHARDSON

In-app purchases

None

Bao Electronic Board Game

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

hexadot

One-time1
  • Full Game$2.99

Questions

Is Bao Electronic Board Game free?
Bao Electronic Board Game costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is hexadot free?
hexadot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bao Electronic Board Game or hexadot have ads?
Neither Bao Electronic Board Game nor hexadot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bao Electronic Board Game or hexadot?
Bao Electronic Board Game ships an update every 9 months, and hexadot fortnightly. Most recently, Bao Electronic Board Game was updated on November 3, 2026 and hexadot on October 31, 2026.

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