# Hex Takeover vs Puzzle C

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Puzzle C at 100% against Hex Takeover's 20%. Puzzle C also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Hex Takeover's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hex Takeover sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Puzzle C sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puzzle C holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hex Takeover has 3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Hex Takeover's written reviews are positive against 100% of Puzzle C's.

Hex Takeover ships an update every 3 weeks, Puzzle C every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hex Takeover | Puzzle C |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-takeover/id1570925517/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-c/id6450389883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 19.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Mert Bayram](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625657190) |

## What reviewers say

### Hex Takeover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-takeover/id1570925517)

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.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy gameplay, Hexagonal board conquest, Tile cloning and jumping mechanics, Multiple levels and difficulties, Map exploration and challenges, Unlockable characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 10 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 40 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Automatic Ads Bundle 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Automatic Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Automatic Ads Bundle 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Automatic Ads Bundle 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 850 Gems | $69.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Makes you think
- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🚀 Easy to pick up and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes often
- 💰 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🤖 Poor AI and repetitive levels
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Coins not properly awarded
- League standings not loading properly
- Game freezing and requiring restart

**Requested features**

- More level variety and difficulty options
- Restore online multiplayer mode
- Better coin/gem earning system
- Custom player/avatar creation


### Puzzle C

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-c/id6450389883)

Engage in a timed cube-turning challenge to complete millions of unique images. Earn points, climb global rankings, and unlock new levels with stunning visuals. Compete against the clock to solve puzzles and improve your skills.

**Highlights:** Millions of unique images, Timed puzzle completion, Global ranking system, Joker usage for bonus points, Success percentage tracking, Diverse visual themes

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Wheel | $0.49 | one-time |
| Surprise Box | $0.69 | one-time |
| Packet 1000 | $0.69 | one-time |
| Packet 2000 | $1.29 | one-time |
| Packet 3000 | $1.79 | one-time |
| Packet 4000 | $2.29 | one-time |
| Packet 5000 | $2.79 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hex Takeover free?

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

### Is Puzzle C free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hex Takeover or Puzzle C?

Puzzle C is rated higher. Hex Takeover averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Puzzle C averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hex Takeover or Puzzle C have ads?

Hex Takeover shows ads; Puzzle C does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hex Takeover or Puzzle C?

Hex Takeover ships an update every 3 weeks, and Puzzle C every 2 days. Most recently, Hex Takeover was updated on October 19, 2026 and Puzzle C on October 9, 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.*