# Hexapolis vs HexMinefield 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HexMinefield 3D at 100% against Hexapolis's 34%. HexMinefield 3D also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Hexapolis's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hexapolis sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and HexMinefield 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HexMinefield 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexapolis has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Hexapolis's written reviews are positive against 100% of HexMinefield 3D's.

Hexapolis ships an update every 3 weeks, HexMinefield 3D every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hexapolis | HexMinefield 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexapolis-civilization-game/id1559236448/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexminefield-3d/id6780872052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 265 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NOXGAMES s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/860010783) | [Hugo Py--Gutierrez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859167219) |

## What reviewers say

### Hexapolis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexapolis-civilization-game/id1559236448)

Build a small village into a thriving kingdom in this turn-based strategy game. Expand your territory, construct buildings, train armies, and research technologies to conquer rivals and achieve victory. Enjoy stylized graphics and a map editor for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy gameplay, Kingdom building and expansion, Army training and technology research, 4X gameplay: explore, expand, exploit, exterminate, New factions and heroes, Map editor for custom boards, Low-poly graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP access - become the king | $9.99 | per month |
| Timed Pack 0.75 | $0.79 | one-time |
| Timed Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Civilization Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Palworld Valley | $1.99 | one-time |
| BattlePass Turn based strategy | $4.99 | one-time |
| First seasonality offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium BattlePass - Siege | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of troops and heroes
- 🌟 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Fun tile-based strategy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔍 Unbalanced difficulty scaling
- 📺 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Loading issues and crashes
- Progression loss after updates
- Freezing and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Offline play option
- PvP multiplayer mode
- More diverse unit types
- Improved AI behavior
- Ability to transfer progress across devices


### HexMinefield 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexminefield-3d/id6780872052)

Experience a unique twist on the classic logic puzzle game by playing on a rotating spherical board. Navigate hexagonal and pentagonal cells, revealing safe squares and strategically placing markers to clear the board without hitting mines. Enjoy daily challenges and unlock cosmetic rewards.

**Highlights:** Rotating spherical game board, Hexagonal and pentagonal cells, Classic and Flagless modes, Daily quests and cosmetic rewards, Customizable themes and decorations, Leaderboards and score sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hexapolis free?

Hexapolis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HexMinefield 3D free?

HexMinefield 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hexapolis or HexMinefield 3D?

HexMinefield 3D is rated higher. Hexapolis averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while HexMinefield 3D averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hexapolis or HexMinefield 3D have ads?

Both Hexapolis and HexMinefield 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hexapolis or HexMinefield 3D?

Hexapolis ships an update every 3 weeks, and HexMinefield 3D every 8 days. Most recently, Hexapolis was updated on November 3, 2026 and HexMinefield 3D on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*