# Hex Takeover vs Flip Rock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flip Rock at 100% against Hex Takeover's 20%. Flip Rock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Hex Takeover's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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 Flip Rock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flip Rock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hex Takeover has 3.3K ratings behind it against 5, 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 Flip Rock's.

Hex Takeover ships an update every 3 weeks, Flip Rock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hex Takeover | Flip Rock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-takeover/id1570925517/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-rock/id6773431656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 19.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 197 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Chip Keyes](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773431658) |

## 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


### Flip Rock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-rock/id6773431656)

Discover hidden creatures and fossils by flipping a virtual rock each day. Build a collection in your field guide with real facts about each find. Enjoy a calm, curiosity-driven experience without timers or pressure.

**Highlights:** Daily rock flip, Discover critters and fossils, Build a field guide, Learn real facts, Vintage pixel art, No timers or pressure

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fly Fishing | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hex Takeover free?

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

### Is Flip Rock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hex Takeover or Flip Rock?

Flip Rock is rated higher. Hex Takeover averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Flip Rock averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Hex Takeover or Flip Rock have ads?

Hex Takeover shows ads; Flip Rock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hex Takeover or Flip Rock?

Hex Takeover ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flip Rock every 5 days. Most recently, Hex Takeover was updated on October 25, 2026 and Flip Rock 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.*