# Neuroshima Hex vs Maracaibo Digital

The clearest difference is rating: Maracaibo Digital at 3.5 against Neuroshima Hex's 3.0. Maracaibo Digital also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Neuroshima Hex's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Neuroshima Hex costs $6.99 and Maracaibo Digital $7.99 up front. Neuroshima Hex sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Maracaibo Digital asks for nothing beyond the download.

Maracaibo Digital holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 51 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Neuroshima Hex's written reviews are positive against 43% of Maracaibo Digital's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Neuroshima Hex ships an update every 2 weeks, Maracaibo Digital every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neuroshima Hex | Maracaibo Digital |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$6.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neuroshima-hex/id391297152/reviews) | **[3.5 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maracaibo-digital/id1518834089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 43.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 208 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Portal Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1251884458) | [Spiralburst Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253795262) |

## What reviewers say

### Neuroshima Hex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neuroshima-hex/id391297152)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Engage in tactical warfare in a post-apocalyptic world. Choose from four unique factions and battle opponents in a fast-paced, strategic game. Play solo against AI or challenge others in asynchronous multiplayer.

**Highlights:** 4 unique factions with distinct strategies, Single-player vs AI, Asynchronous cross-platform multiplayer, 3 AI difficulty levels, In-game tutorial and manual, Based on the tabletop board game

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New York | $4.99 | one-time |
| Smart | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vegas | $4.99 | one-time |
| Steel Police | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mississippi | $4.99 | one-time |
| Neojungle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dancer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sharrash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Doomsday Machine | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Bundle of Five Armies | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent strategy game
- 👍 Great implementation of board game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 👍 Challenging AI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Slow AI turns
- 🔒 Missing online multiplayer
- 👎 Expensive in-app purchases for new armies
- 👎 Cluttered UI

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Inability to discard tiles
- Incorrect scoring for certain damage
- Broken 3 and 4 player modes
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer
- Campaign or story mode
- Ability to view unit details during gameplay
- Restore previously purchased content
- More balanced factions


### Maracaibo Digital

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maracaibo-digital/id1518834089)

Embark on a swashbuckling adventure across the Caribbean. Upgrade your ship, complete quests, and battle opponents. Strategize with hundreds of unique cards on a dynamic board that changes each round.

**Highlights:** Interactive tutorial, Solo play against Automa, Pass and play multiplayer, Campaign Mode with permanent changes, Includes 'La Armada' expansion cards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Faithful board game adaptation
- 👍 Good tutorial
- 👍 Thematic music
- 👍 Smooth gameplay (when not buggy)
- 👍 Helpful developers (on Discord)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unplayable due to bugs
- 🐛 Screen orientation issues
- 🐛 Missing AI opponents
- 🐛 Limited undo functionality
- 🐛 Poorly managed screen real estate

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck in portrait/landscape orientation
- Game freezes or locks up
- Screen locked, half the game off-screen
- Cannot scroll down to see the bottom of the board
- Card drawing issues

**Requested features**

- Add computer AI opponents
- Implement online multiplayer (real-time and asynchronous)
- Add undo/restart turn functionality
- Include a back button in the tutorial
- Improve handling of larger system fonts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neuroshima Hex free?

Neuroshima Hex costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Maracaibo Digital free?

Maracaibo Digital costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Neuroshima Hex or Maracaibo Digital?

Maracaibo Digital is rated higher. Neuroshima Hex averages 3.0 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Maracaibo Digital averages 3.5 from 51 ratings.

### Do Neuroshima Hex or Maracaibo Digital have ads?

Neither Neuroshima Hex nor Maracaibo Digital shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Neuroshima Hex or Maracaibo Digital?

Neuroshima Hex ships an update every 2 weeks, and Maracaibo Digital every 7 months. Most recently, Neuroshima Hex was updated on October 27, 2026 and Maracaibo Digital on October 27, 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.*