# Hexbee vs Tank Gunner!

The clearest difference is rating: Tank Gunner! at 5.0 against Hexbee's 3.8. Tank Gunner! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Hexbee's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hexbee sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tank Gunner! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tank Gunner! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexbee has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hexbee | Tank Gunner! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexbee/id446822719/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-gunner/id6446927445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 16 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rafal Kozik](https://appshunter.io/developer/427396300) | [Hamba Studio Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227308508) |

## What reviewers say

### Hexbee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexbee/id446822719)

This is a free puzzle game featuring classic line-clearing mechanics with crisp graphics. Players aim to score points by forming lines of five or more matching pieces, with a wildcard option available. It offers multiple difficulty levels and Game Center integration for competitive play.

**Highlights:** Addictive gameplay, Easy to learn, Three difficulty levels, Retina Display support, Game Center integration, Customizable background color

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Zero ads
- 👍 Easy to learn, hard to master
- 👍 Good for brain exercise
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frustrating gameplay mechanics
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Impossible to win
- 🐛 Monotonous gameplay
- 🐛 Board not fully visible

**Reported bugs**

- Game cheats
- Score deduction
- Does not show full board
- Impossible to remove all flowers
- Music stopped playing

**Requested features**

- Android version available on Play Store
- Add levels or configurations
- Option to change grid to square
- Personal leaderboard


### Tank Gunner!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-gunner/id6446927445)

Engage in strategic tank battles, carefully navigating the battlefield to overcome enemy assaults and conquer each level. Plan your moves to avoid destruction and emerge victorious.

**Highlights:** Strategic battlefield navigation, Level-based progression, Enemy attack avoidance, Puzzle-solving gameplay, Tank combat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hexbee free?

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

### Is Tank Gunner! free?

Tank Gunner! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hexbee or Tank Gunner!?

Tank Gunner! is rated higher. Hexbee averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Tank Gunner! averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hexbee or Tank Gunner! have ads?

Tank Gunner! shows ads; Hexbee does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hexbee or Tank Gunner!?

Hexbee ships an update every 3 months, and Tank Gunner! every 3 months. Most recently, Hexbee was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tank Gunner! on October 30, 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.*