Comparison

UniWar vs Hex Warriors

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UniWar

Engage in turn-based tactical combat with diverse units and races. Challenge AI or players worldwide across thousands of maps, playing asynchronously with notifications. Offers both offline campaigns and robust multiplayer options.

Highlights
  • 3 unique races with 10 unit types each
  • Over 10,000 user-created maps
  • Multiplayer matches (1v1 to 4v4)
  • Offline campaign with 30 missions
  • Asynchronous multiplayer with notifications
  • Fog of war and terrain effects
  • Adjustable game pace
Features
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UniWar - Classic Turn-Based Strategy Reimagined Over 7 million games played. Thousands of maps. Endless strategic fun. Join the battle in UniWar, the ultimate multiplayer turn-based strategy game with a passionate online community. Command your army, master the terrain, and outwit real players around the world or challenge the AI in a rich offline campaign. What the critics say: • “Impossible to pass up… a must for strategy fans.” - TouchArcade • “10/10 - I’m truly in awe.” - AppCraver • “The best strategy game on iPhone.” - PixelatedGeek Why you’ll love UniWar: • 3 unique races, each with 10 different unit types • Over 10,000 user-created maps • Multiplayer matches: 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, 2v2v2 • Campaign with 30 offline missions plus hundreds of user-created missions • Play multiple games at once asynchronously • Email and push notifications when it’s your turn • In-game chat and global chatroom • Fog of war and terrain effects • Choose game pace: from 3-minute turns to 3-day matches Play solo, with friends locally, or compete globally in ranked matches. UniWar offers the tactical depth of chess, the faction-based combat, and the accessibility of mobile gaming. Free to play with optional subscriptions available: • 1-month • 3-month • 1-year Subscription details: • Your iTunes account will be charged upon purchase and at renewal. • Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. • Unused free trial time is forfeited if you purchase a subscription during the trial. Privacy Policy: https://www.spookyhousestudios.com/privacy_policy/sh_limited.html Terms of Use: https://www.spookyhousestudios.com/legal/sh_limited_subscriptions_terms_of_use.html Download UniWar today and join a global strategy community!

About

Hex Warriors

Engage in turn-based strategy battles in a medieval fantasy world. Choose from three tribes, build your army, and conquer territories. Play solo, with friends offline, or compete against players worldwide in tactical online matches.

Highlights
  • 3 tribes with 10 unique units each
  • 30-mission solo campaign
  • Daily missions and user-created battlefields
  • Offline and online multiplayer modes
  • Team battles (2v2, 3v3, 4v4)
  • Worldwide competitive ladder
  • Turn duration customization
Features
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Hex Warriors welcomes you in the medieval fantasy world of Humans, Ogres and Undeads. Choose your tribe and lead it into war in this free turn based strategy RPG game. Fight offline and online. Team up with friends and join game community. As in chess, each turn matters. Choose strategy knowing the strength of both your army and enemy armies. The main difference from the classic chess is that terrain affects combats. Simple rules: * capture bases * build your army * terrain affects combats OFFLINE COMBATS Play regardless of internet availability. The turn based strategy game has a variety of offline modes for every taste. Battle through 30 offline missions. Choose the difficulty level according to your abilities. Explore the story of this medieval fantasy world. Single player games - Fight against AI. Test your strength in unrated battles. Hone your skills in solo fights. Choose the battlefield on which you want to fight and the number of opponents. You can play 1v1 or with 7 opponents at once. Play with friends offline on same device. Just like in single battles, you can choose battlefield and the number of rivals. Here you can play in teams 2 v 2, 3 v 3 and 4 v 4. ONLINE BATTLES Compete in random PVP games 1v1 with players all over the world. The more wins in random games, the higher the rating. Conquer the medieval fantasy world. The higher your rating is, the stronger your opponents will be. Test your strategy in classic PVP battles. Are you able to win in this tactical war? Team up with friends and join team battles. You can form teams of 2, 3 or 4 players. Join community of turn based strategy lovers. Chat with players and share your replays with them. Compete in tournaments 1v1 & in team. HEX WARRIORS FEATURES: - 3 tribes, each with 10 varied units. - Solo campaign with 30 missions. - Try daily missions from editor's pick. - Team games 2v2, 3v3 and 4v4. - Play casually or competitively with a worldwide ladder. - Play fast or slow with a turn duration from 3 min to 3 days. - 50,000+ user created battlefields to choose from. - Create battlefields and lead your medieval army to the victory - Play online and offline - Free to play: download it now. Hex Warriors - world of medieval fantasy fights awaits you in this turn-based RPG strategy. Join community of devoted players and test your skills in online multiplayer battles. Train in offline fights and create your own battlefields. Note: The Free version may be subject to limitations and the limitations are subject to change. Our standard subscription options are: 1-month Subscription 3-months Subscription 1 Year Subscription * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: http://www.spookyhousestudios.com/privacy_policy/sh_limited.html Terms of use: http://www.spookyhousestudios.com/legal/sh_limited_subscriptions_terms_of_use.html

Screenshots

UniWar4 screens
Hex Warriors4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UniWar at 4.6 against Hex Warriors's 3.8. UniWar also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 33%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. UniWar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and Hex Warriors sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UniWar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniWar has 1.1K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of UniWar's written reviews are positive against 33% of Hex Warriors's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UniWar ships an update monthly, Hex Warriors every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
UniWar versus Hex Warriors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniWarHex Warriors
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better3.8 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better13
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0.013.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB139 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSH LimitedSH Limited

Customer experience

UniWar

All ratings1,063 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative20.5%

Hex Warriors

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

UniWar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup and during gameplay
  • Glitches with saved games and progress
  • Multiplayer connection issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • More single-player content and campaigns
  • Offline play and map editor
  • Expanded unit variety
  • Improved matchmaking and team support
  • Customization options (colors, flags, etc.)

Hex Warriors

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

UniWar

Subscriptions4
  • UniWar Pro3 Days trial$5.491 Month
  • Uniwar Pro7 Days trial$13.993 Months
  • Uniwar Pro (Special Offer)3 Days trial$23.491 Year
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  • Uniwar Pro7 Days trial$36.991 Year
One-time6
  • 200 UniGems$2.99
  • 550 UniGems$4.99
  • 1200 UniGems$9.99
Show 3 more
  • 2500 UniGems$19.99
  • 6500 UniGems$49.99
  • 14000 UniGems$99.99
10 purchases

Hex Warriors

Subscriptions4
  • HexWar Pro (1 Month)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • HexWar Pro (3 Months)7 Days trial$14.993 Months
  • HexWar Pro (Special Offer)3 Days trial$24.491 Year
Show 1 more
  • HexWar Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$35.991 Year
One-time6
  • 200 Gems$2.99
  • 550 Gems$4.99
  • 1200 Gems$9.99
Show 3 more
  • 2500 Gems$19.99
  • 6500 Gems$49.99
  • 14000 Gems$99.99

Questions

Is UniWar free?
UniWar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hex Warriors free?
Hex Warriors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UniWar or Hex Warriors?
UniWar is rated higher. UniWar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Hex Warriors averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.
Do UniWar or Hex Warriors have ads?
Both UniWar and Hex Warriors show ads.
Which is updated more often, UniWar or Hex Warriors?
UniWar ships an update monthly, and Hex Warriors every 6 weeks. Most recently, UniWar was updated on September 20, 2026 and Hex Warriors on August 17, 2026.

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