# Instant vs Hex Chess

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hex Chess at 100% against Instant's 0%. Hex Chess also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Instant's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hex Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hex Chess has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Instant's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hex Chess's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant | Hex Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-chess/id1599209482/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-chess/id6743667749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 87 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rohit Wadhwa](https://appshunter.io/developer/601370250) | [Sawyer Christensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803902058) |

## What reviewers say

### Instant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-chess/id1599209482)

Engage in rapid chess matches against AI or live opponents. Features include real-time voice chat for social play and local multiplayer options on a single device.

**Highlights:** Quick chess games, Play against computer, Live player matches, Voice chat integration, Local multiplayer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hex Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-chess/id6743667749)

Experience a fresh take on chess with a hexagonal board and familiar pieces. Challenge yourself against AI or friends online. This game introduces new strategies and movement patterns for a modern chess experience.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal board gameplay, Familiar chess pieces, New strategies and movement, CPU practice mode, Online multiplayer against friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instant free?

Instant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hex Chess free?

Hex Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Instant or Hex Chess?

Hex Chess is rated higher. Instant averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hex Chess averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Instant or Hex Chess have ads?

Instant shows ads; Hex Chess does not.

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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.*