# UniWar vs Hex Warriors

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | UniWar | Hex Warriors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uniwar-multiplayer-strategy/id311456818/reviews)** | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-warriors-turn-based-rpg/id1491493447/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **72.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0.0 | 13.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SH Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/960275282) | [SH Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/960275282) |

## What reviewers say

### UniWar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uniwar-multiplayer-strategy/id311456818)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UniWar Pro | $5.49 | per month |
| Uniwar Pro | $13.99 | per 3 months |
| Uniwar Pro (Special Offer) | $23.49 | per year |
| Uniwar Pro | $36.99 | per year |
| 200 UniGems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 UniGems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 UniGems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 UniGems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6500 UniGems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 14000 UniGems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Solid game
- 🚀 Excellent strategy gameplay
- 🕹️ Great turn-based mechanics
- 💪 Well-balanced factions
- 🌐 Engaging online multiplayer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lacking visual appeal
- 📢 Excessive advertising
- 💰 Paywalled content and features
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-warriors-turn-based-rpg/id1491493447)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HexWar Pro (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| HexWar Pro (3 Months) | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| HexWar Pro (Special Offer) | $24.49 | per year |
| HexWar Pro (1 Year) | $35.99 | per year |
| 200 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*