# Hex Takeover vs Bitfish

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bitfish at 100% against Hex Takeover's 20%. Bitfish also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Hex Takeover's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Bitfish sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bitfish 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 3, 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 Bitfish's.

Hex Takeover ships an update every 3 weeks, Bitfish daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hex Takeover | Bitfish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-takeover/id1570925517/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitfish-hollow-county/id6814818368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 19.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [HUNTER CALEB BARNETT](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813479558) |

## 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


### Bitfish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitfish-hollow-county/id6814818368)

Embark on a fishing adventure across ten diverse waters, catching over 120 unique species. Upgrade your gear, battle challenging fish, and manage your catches to progress. Enjoy a complete, offline experience with no accounts or servers required.

**Highlights:** Ten unique fishing waters, 120 different fish species, Realistic fishing mechanics, Gear upgrades and customization, Day/night cycle affecting fish, Offline play supported, Trophy tank and sales system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bitfish Coins — A Handful | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bitfish — Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bitfish Coins — Tackle Box | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bitfish Coins — Boat Load | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hex Takeover free?

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

### Is Bitfish free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hex Takeover or Bitfish?

Bitfish is rated higher. Hex Takeover averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Bitfish averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Hex Takeover or Bitfish have ads?

Both Hex Takeover and Bitfish show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hex Takeover or Bitfish?

Hex Takeover ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bitfish daily. Most recently, Hex Takeover was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bitfish on October 26, 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.*