# Spider Solitaire vs Hex Armada

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hex Armada at 100% against Spider Solitaire's 59%. Hex Armada also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Spider Solitaire's advantage is ratings volume (870K vs 3) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spider Solitaire sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Hex Armada sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hex Armada holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider Solitaire has 870K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Spider Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hex Armada's.

Spider Solitaire ships an update monthly, Hex Armada weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spider Solitaire | Hex Armada |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (870K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-card-game/id395979574/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-armada/id6761338531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **870K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 368 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) | [Axiom Design, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651290192) |

## What reviewers say

### Spider Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-card-game/id395979574)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Card, #115 Top Free · Board, #142 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Experience a classic card game with customizable options and daily challenges. Progress through different difficulty levels and enjoy playful animations. Offers a subscription for an ad-free experience with exclusive themes.

**Highlights:** Daily Challenges, Customizable cards and backgrounds, Winning Deals, Progress through levels, Easy tap to move, Statistics tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Status 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Status 6 Months | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Status 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Status 12 Months | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Enjoyable game
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🕰️ Relaxing time-killer
- 👍 Customizable options
- 🏆 Satisfying daily challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🔇 Sound issues with ads
- 🤯 Frustrating ad experiences

**Reported bugs**

- Game restarting after leaving briefly
- Leaderboard and progress issues after updates
- Ads causing screen orientation changes

**Requested features**

- Ability to save game progress
- More detailed statistics and tracking
- Option to disable animations and effects
- Improved ad experience (fewer, less intrusive)


### Hex Armada

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-armada/id6761338531)

Engage in strategic multiplayer naval combat on a hex grid. Every shot impacts all players, requiring careful planning to locate and destroy enemy fleets and headquarters. Play locally or online with friends.

**Highlights:** Hex-grid strategic combat, Every shot affects all players, Local pass-and-play multiplayer, Local network multiplayer, Online asynchronous multiplayer, Headquarters and land defenses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock 3+ Player Games | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spider Solitaire free?

Spider Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hex Armada free?

Hex Armada is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spider Solitaire or Hex Armada?

Hex Armada is rated higher. Spider Solitaire averages 4.8 out of 5 from 870K ratings, while Hex Armada averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Spider Solitaire or Hex Armada have ads?

Spider Solitaire shows ads; Hex Armada does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spider Solitaire or Hex Armada?

Spider Solitaire ships an update monthly, and Hex Armada weekly. Most recently, Spider Solitaire was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hex Armada on October 31, 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.*