Chess vs Hexposed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess
Engage in the classic game of chess with customizable graphics and multiple difficulty levels. Play against AI or a friend, with features like move undo, hints, and time controls. Enjoy a rich chess experience with detailed game history and board customization.
- HD graphics
- 5 difficulty levels
- Hint option
- Play against computer or friend
- 2D and 3D themes
- Unlimited undo moves
- Time control options
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Chess is #1 popular game in the world. According to FIDE, about 600 million people play chess and it is the most widespread game on the planet. "The Game of Chess is not merely an idle amusement; several very valuable qualities of the mind, useful in the course of human life, are to be acquired and strengthened by it, so as to become habits ready on all occasions..." (Benjamin Franklin, scientist) Game features: - HD graphics for iPhone 5 and the new iPad retina display - 5 levels of difficulty - hint option to find out the best next move - play either white or black - play against the computer or a friend - 2D and 3D themes for chess pieces - unlimited ability to undo moves - AI quick response time - time control (5, 15, 30 or 60 minutes) - animated moves - highlight legal moves - easy to use interface design - ability to go back to any previous position in the game - auto-save when exit or phone ring - view captured pieces - full game history with chess notation - change the appearance of the board - ability to listen music in background Play one of the oldest and most enjoyable games in the world!
Hexposed
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Hexposed is a hex-grid puzzle game that takes you on an adventure around the world. Uncover hexagons, read the numbered clues, and figure out where the hazards are hiding — without setting them off. EXPLORE THE WORLD Travel through 12 unique zones inspired by real places — from the Wild West canyons of North America to the frozen crevasses of Antarctica. Each zone has its own themed hazards and obstacles: dodge buried dynamite, avoid tiger territory, steer clear of lava vents, and watch out for polar bears on Arctic ice floes. SIMPLE TO LEARN, TRICKY TO MASTER Tap a hex to reveal it. Numbers tell you how many hazards surround that cell — use logic and deduction to figure out which hexes are safe and which ones will end your run. Long-press to flag a hex you think is dangerous. Reveal every safe hex to clear the map. EARN YOUR STARS Every map awards up to three stars based on speed and accuracy. Can you perfect all 60 maps across every zone? Your best times and records are tracked so you can always push for a better run. DAILY CHALLENGE A fresh puzzle every day. Build your streak, chase your fastest daily time, and see how many days in a row you can clear. SPEEDRUN MODE Race through an entire zone's maps back to back. The clock doesn't stop between maps — every second counts. Beat your personal best and prove you've mastered the zone. FEATURES - 60 hand-seeded maps across 12 themed zones - Daily challenge with streak tracking - Speedrun mode for each zone - Star ratings, personal records, and detailed stats - Pinch to zoom and pan on larger maps - No ads, no in-app purchases — the full game from the start - Works offline
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Chess at Free against Hexposed's $0.99. Chess also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). Hexposed's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). On ads 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
Chess is free to download; Hexposed costs $0.99 up front. Chess sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hexposed asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chess ships an update every 6 weeks, Hexposed daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess | Hexposed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (39K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vintolo Ltd | Jussi Seppala |
Bugs and requests
Chess
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect stalemate detection
- Pieces disappearing or moving incorrectly
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to replay puzzles
- Undo/redo move functionality
- Online/multiplayer mode
- More advanced AI difficulty
- Improved stalemate detection
Hexposed
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chess
- 10 hints$4.99
- 45 hints$19.99
- 125 hints$49.99
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- 200 hints$69.99
Hexposed
No in-app purchases






