Comparison

Card Game SheetHead vs Hive® Game

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

Head to head
About

Card Game SheetHead

A strategic card game playable online or offline, offering customizable rules and private matches. Enjoy a brain-boosting experience with various visual themes and in-game interactions. Perfect for quick entertainment or extended play with friends.

Highlights
  • Online and offline modes
  • Customizable game rules
  • Private game mode with code
  • Bet coins
  • Invite friends
  • Change table backgrounds and card skins
Features
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Original name of this game is censored, you have to replace "ee" with "i". Also commonly known as Karma, Palace, Shed, Threes. Simple game to kill some time. Very good for your head and brain, since you have to think strategicly to win. Played by backpackers from all around the world. It is easy to learn an highly entertaining. Features: * Online and offline mode * Game rules can be customized in game options, selectable special cards - 3,5,8,9,7 * Simple rules explanation :) * Private game mode with code * Various in game phrases to say for opponents * Ability to bet coins * Ability to invite friends to a game * Ability to change table backgrounds, card skins and backs. Have fun!

About

Hive® Game

Experience the award-winning strategy board game digitally. This app offers a faithful adaptation of the classic game, featuring challenging AI, all official expansions, and customizable visuals. Perfect for both new players and seasoned veterans.

Highlights
  • Official Hive® rules and design
  • Includes all three official expansions
  • Advanced RustyBlade™ AI
  • Adjustable difficulty for beginners
  • Video tutorial by game creator
  • Customizable visual settings
  • Local network play
Features
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"What impresses me most about this Hive® app is how the AI plays with true strategic depth—enough to challenge even seasoned Hive veterans. The developers have captured the purity of the game beautifully: no clutter, no distractions, just clean design that lets the elegance of Hive shine through. A thoughtful, well-crafted adaptation." – John Yianni, creator of Hive® The award-winning tabletop classic Hive® is now in your pocket. Created with the blessing of the game’s designer, John Yianni, this app delivers a clean, focused, and beautifully polished digital Hive® experience. Hive® is a captivating strategy game often described as “nature’s chess.” There is no board — the game itself is built from the creatures you place. Your goal is simple: surround your opponent’s Queen Bee while keeping your own safe. Easy to learn, endlessly deep to master. OFFICIAL HIVE® EXPERIENCE Faithful to the vision of its original designer, this app captures the award-winning rules and timeless elegance of Hive® without compromise. THE COMPLETE HIVE® Play Hive® exactly as intended. Alongside the base game, all three official expansion pieces are included: Mosquito, Ladybug, and Pillbug. THE RUSTYBLADE™ AI Don’t settle for predictable opponents. RustyBlade™ is a bold, aggressive AI engine that plays with initiative and intent. It doesn’t aim for safe draws — it fights for victory. Expect intense, uncompromising strategic battles. PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS TOO New to Hive®? The fully adjustable difficulty lets RustyBlade™ become a patient training partner. Learn the ropes with a video tutorial by John Yianni (the creator of Hive), while the illustrated rulebook and Undo feature allow you to learn, experiment, and improve without pressure. ELEGANT & FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE A sleek design that adapts to your style. Choose your preferred board orientation (flat or pointy-top), select custom colors, and adjust wood grain intensity. Responsive controls, subtle animations, and haptic feedback ensure a smooth, immersive experience that brings the hive to life. UNIVERSAL PURCHASE Unlock the Elite Edition once and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ELITE EDITION: - Full access to all official expansions: Mosquito, Ladybug, and Pillbug. - Test your skills against advanced RustyBlade™ AI difficulty levels. - Personalize your experience with premium backgrounds and visual settings. - Detailed player statistics. - Game Center support (friend-invite matches only). - Local network play over the same Wi-Fi network. - Family Sharing: Share the Elite experience with your family at no extra cost. The Hive is humming. The army is ready. Are you? Official Website: https://hivegameapp.com

Screenshots

Card Game SheetHead4 screens
Hive® Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hive® Game at every 11 days against Card Game SheetHead's every 3 months. Hive® Game also leads on ratings volume (280 vs 13) and review sentiment (63% vs 50%). On price, rating, 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. Card Game SheetHead sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Hive® Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Card Game SheetHead against 4.5 for Hive® Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hive® Game has 280 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Card Game SheetHead's written reviews are positive against 63% of Hive® Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Card Game SheetHead ships an update every 3 months, Hive® Game every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Card Game SheetHead versus Hive® Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCard Game SheetHeadHive® Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13 ratings) — better4.5 (280 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews63.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13280 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartynas BrazionisGiantStep Kft.

Customer experience

Card Game SheetHead

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Hive® Game

All ratings280 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative24.5%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Card Game SheetHead

One-time6
  • 300 coins$0.29
  • 1000 coins$0.59
  • 2500 coins$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 5000 coins$1.99
  • 30000 coins$3.09
1 purchases

Hive® Game

One-time1
  • Elite Edition$9.99

Questions

Is Card Game SheetHead free?
Card Game SheetHead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hive® Game free?
Hive® Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Card Game SheetHead or Hive® Game?
Card Game SheetHead is rated higher. Card Game SheetHead averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Hive® Game averages 4.5 from 280 ratings.
Do Card Game SheetHead or Hive® Game have ads?
Neither Card Game SheetHead nor Hive® Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Card Game SheetHead or Hive® Game?
Card Game SheetHead ships an update every 3 months, and Hive® Game every 11 days. Most recently, Card Game SheetHead was updated on October 8, 2026 and Hive® Game on October 16, 2026.

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