# Hex Takeover vs Terra Smash

The clearest difference is rating: Hex Takeover at 4.5 against Terra Smash's 3.1. Hex Takeover also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 39). Terra Smash's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 20%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Terra Smash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hex Takeover holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hex Takeover has 3.3K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Hex Takeover's written reviews are positive against 29% of Terra Smash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hex Takeover ships an update every 3 weeks, Terra Smash every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hex Takeover | Terra Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-takeover/id1570925517/reviews)** | [3.1 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terra-smash/id6478118367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 19.8% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## 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


### Terra Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terra-smash/id6478118367)

Guide a meteor to destroy planets and collect resources. Use these resources to construct and shape your own unique world. Dominate the universe by defining its future.

**Highlights:** Meteor navigation, Planet destruction, Resource collection, Planet customization, Universe domination

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌌 Unique planetary landscapes
- 🕹️ Fun gameplay mechanics
- 🚫 No need for constant internet connection
- 🎮 Better gameplay experience in certain locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔄 Limited and repetitive levels
- ❓ Lack of clear instructions or game goals
- ⏳ Long wait times hindering gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hex Takeover free?

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

### Is Terra Smash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hex Takeover or Terra Smash?

Hex Takeover is rated higher. Hex Takeover averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Terra Smash averages 3.1 from 39 ratings.

### Do Hex Takeover or Terra Smash have ads?

Both Hex Takeover and Terra Smash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hex Takeover or Terra Smash?

Hex Takeover ships an update every 3 weeks, and Terra Smash every 4 weeks. Most recently, Hex Takeover was updated on October 25, 2026 and Terra Smash on October 24, 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.*