Comparison

Words Alone vs HexOnHex

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Words Alone

This tile-based word game challenges you to build words horizontally and vertically using every letter on the board. Strategize to earn points, utilize bonus squares, and compete for high scores. Play anytime, anywhere, with no internet connection required.

Highlights
  • Tile-based word building
  • Horizontal and vertical word construction
  • Bonus squares for higher scores
  • Personal high score tracking
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Customization options
  • Detailed statistics tracking
Features
Currently charting
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==================================== THE ULTIMATE SOLITARY WORD GAME! ==================================== Addictively fun game play that will keep you coming back for more! Words Alone is a tile-based game that can be played at any time; no waiting for anyone else to take a turn and no data connection required. The objective is simple: use every letter in the game by consecutively building words horizontally and vertically while trying to earn as many points as possible. But don’t let this simplicity fool you-- keen strategy is needed to continually improve your personal high score or top your friends’ score. The game board features letter and word multiplier bonus squares scattered throughout; cover multiple bonuses in one play to really rack up the points! -------------------------------------- Feature Highlights: -------------------------------------- - Easy to use tap and drag zoom-able game board interface - Polished high-resolution graphics - Personal high scores list - 23 different in-game achievements! - Two Game Center leader boards (High Score and Wins) allow you to show-off your skills - Many customization options to control sound levels and auto-zooming behavior - Supports background music so you can listen to your favorite tunes while playing - Tracks different statistics such as total wins, best play, total words formed, as well as a running average of points per play - High contrast letter tiles for enhanced readability - Exciting in-game animations and bonuses - Universal app that runs seamlessly on the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad ----------------------------------------

About

HexOnHex

Engage in thrilling head-to-head word-based challenges with friends or AI. This app offers a unique blend of wordplay and strategic conquest, featuring multiple game modes with customizable options for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Word Roulette gameplay
  • Word Splicer game mode
  • Head-to-head multiplayer
  • Four challenging AI personalities
  • Configurable game options
  • Game Center integration
  • 180,000 word dictionary
Features
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There is something for everyone in this unique suite of word based games! A magical blend of wordplay and head to head conquest... HexOnHex is the ultimate two player challenge! You get the crown jewel of the HexOnHex suite, Word Roulette, totally for Free! Challenge your friends or family, anywhere around the globe, to a unique take on a familiar word-game experience. • Word Roulette: Guess all of the letters in two or more unrelated words. Spin the Roulette Wheel to get exciting actions such as: Extra Guess, Guess A Vowel or 100x Bonus multipliers. Continue until all letters have been guessed and the player with the highest score wins the game! When you're ready for even greater challenges, purchase one of the other games in the HexOnHex suite, and discover new a take on the core gameplay experiences from Word Roulette! • Word Roulette Royale: Word Roulette Royale provides all of the fun of Word Roulette, with No Ads or Interruptions, and includes features such as Options to adjust gameplay and Solo Play. • Word Splicer: Form new words from the letters in two or more unrelated words. Spin the Roulette Wheel to get exciting actions such as: Extra Guess or 100x Bonus multipliers. Continue until as many words as possible has been created and the player with the highest score wins the game! AMAZINGLY CONFIGURABLE: Using our unique option system, each of game inside of the HexOnHex suite is amazingly configurable! Adjust everything from the number of words being guessed to the smarts of the AI players, make it your HexOnHex, your way! Adjust the games for infinite replayability§! FOUR CHALLENGING AI PERSONALITIES: No one to play with? Compete against one or more challenging AI personalities: the Queen of Hearts, the Queen of Diamonds, the Queen of Clubs or the Queen of Spades! Adjust their smarts to fit your needs§. FEATURES: * Integrated with Game Center! Report your scores and shoot to the top of our leader boards. Win challenging Achievements. * Multi Player - Play against other people around the world via Game Center or one of our four AI personalities§ on a single device. * Learn to play each game with built in quick help. * Save each game type separately. * 180,000 word dictionary. * User defined options to modify game play for endless playability§. Step into a Magical world of Word Games and download HexOnHex today! * - HexOnHex includes a 180,000 plus word dictionary. § - Requires a one-time in-app purchase.

Screenshots

Words Alone4 screens
HexOnHex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HexOnHex at Free against Words Alone's $0.99. HexOnHex also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Words Alone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (136 vs 2). On review sentiment, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

HexOnHex is free to download; Words Alone costs $0.99 up front. HexOnHex sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Words Alone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HexOnHex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Words Alone has 136 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Words Alone's written reviews are positive against 100% of HexOnHex's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Words Alone versus HexOnHex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWords AloneHexOnHex
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (136 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings136 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#93 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGano Technologies LLCAppracatappra, LLC

Customer experience

Words Alone

All ratings136 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.6%

HexOnHex

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Words Alone

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Bonus Hog achievement not unlocking despite meeting requirements
  • Sound settings not respected - music plays at 0%
  • Multiplayer button missing on iPad version
  • Letters enlarge despite option being turned off
  • Game doesn't auto-start new game after winning

Requested features

16 requests
  • Add blank tiles to game
  • Show word score before playing
  • Allow selective tile swapping (not all tiles)
  • Multiple swaps per game
  • Built-in dictionary function
Show 11 more
  • Undo feature with point penalty
  • Display remaining letters/letter count
  • Hint system for missed opportunities
  • Multiplayer button for iPad users
  • Different difficulty levels
  • Ability to change color schemes
  • Restore daily/weekly/all-time leaderboards
  • Expand dictionary with more Scrabble words
  • Dutch language version
  • Two-letter word list reference
  • Points display persistence between plays

HexOnHex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Words Alone

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HexOnHex

One-time2
  • Word Roulette Royale$0.99
  • Word Splicer$0.99

Questions

Is Words Alone free?
Words Alone costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HexOnHex free?
HexOnHex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Words Alone or HexOnHex?
HexOnHex is rated higher. Words Alone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while HexOnHex averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Words Alone or HexOnHex have ads?
Neither Words Alone nor HexOnHex shows ads.

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