8x8 Strategy Game vs Hex*
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
8x8 Strategy Game
Experience a classic 8x8 strategy board game on your iPhone or iPad. Challenge a smart AI or a friend on the same device, using tactical moves to surround and flip opponent pieces. The player with the most pieces at the end wins.
- Classic 8x8 strategy board game
- Play against computer opponent
- Two-player mode on one device
- Strategic piece placement
- Surround and flip opponent's pieces
- Plan multiple moves ahead
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8x8 Strategy Game brings a timeless strategy board game to your iPhone and iPad. Challenge an intelligent computer opponent or play against a friend on the same device. Every move matters, and careful planning is the key to victory. Only moves that surround and flip your opponent's pieces are allowed. The player controlling the most pieces when the board is full wins the game. Think several moves ahead, capture your opponent's pieces, and dominate the 8×8 board with clever tactics. Gameplay • Play against the computer or with two players on one device • Place your pieces strategically on the 8×8 board • Surround and flip your opponent's pieces • Plan several moves ahead • Win by controlling the majority of pieces at the end of the game Features • Classic 8×8 strategy board game • Single-player mode against the computer • Two-player mode on one device • Easy and intuitive controls • Fast and smooth gameplay • Attractive game board • Suitable for beginners and experienced strategy players Every match is different and offers a fresh strategic challenge.
Hex*
A minimalist puzzle game where players connect opposite sides of the screen with their designated color. It offers a simple yet engaging challenge for quick play sessions.
- Connect opposite sides
- Color-based puzzles
- Minimalist design
- Simple gameplay
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Connect the two opposite sides of your color.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hex* at 5.0 against 8x8 Strategy Game's 4.0. Hex* also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). 8x8 Strategy Game's advantage is device support. On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hex* holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | 8x8 Strategy Game | Hex* |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gerhard Lentschik | Alexander Berson |
In-app purchases
8x8 Strategy Game
No in-app purchases
Hex*
No in-app purchases
