Comparison

ARCANE RUSH vs Hex Warriors

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

Head to head
About

ARCANE RUSH

Engage in strategic card battles with mystical heroes and build powerful decks. Collect a vast array of cards, unlock legendary heroes with unique abilities, and rise through the ranks to become an Arena champion. Regular updates ensure an ever-evolving and engaging adventure.

Highlights
  • Strategic card-based battles
  • Collect and unlock legendary heroes
  • Build and customize decks
  • Engage in thrilling arena matches
  • Deep strategic gameplay
  • Regular content updates and expansions
Features
Currently charting
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Step into the mesmerizing realm of "ARCANE RUSH: Auto Battler", an enthralling card game that immerses you in a captivating adventure featuring mystical heroes and epic battles. Construct your deck, summon formidable allies, and partake in strategic clashes against adversaries hailing from every corner of the realm! Key Features: Unleash Your Tactical Mastery: Engage in intense card-based battles, strategically deploying your deck and unleashing devastating abilities. Craft cunning tactics, make calculated decisions, and claim victory against fierce opponents! Legendary Heroes: Choose from a roster of legendary heroes, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles. Unlock new heroes as you progress, uncover their gripping backstories, and master their signature moves. Deck Building Mastery: Collect a vast array of cards, from mythical creatures and mighty spells to enchanted artifacts. Construct your decks with precision, combining synergistic cards that harmonize with your hero's strengths. Thrilling battles: Engage in exhilarating battles against formidable opponents. Rise through the ranks, earn renown, and become the ultimate Arena champion! Strategic Depth: Develop your tactical prowess as you carefully manage resources, plan your moves, and counter your opponent's strategies. Adapt to changing circumstances, seize opportunities, and turn the tide of battle in your favor. Expansive Content: Embark on a journey filled with endless possibilities. Experience regular updates and expansions, introducing new cards, heroes, and exciting game modes to keep your adventures fresh and ever-engaging. Are you ready to join the battles and prove your mettle? Gather your cards, hone your skills, and prepare for an unforgettable card battle experience like no other!

About

Hex Warriors

Engage in fast-paced hexagonal card warfare where you command a vast army. Collect diverse cards across four factions, strategically summon legendary heroes, and utilize human wave tactics to dominate the battlefield. Experience quick 3-minute matches with deep unit counter systems.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal card warfare
  • Collectible card tiers
  • Four warring factions
  • Human wave tactics
  • Random summons
  • 3-minute RTS matches
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【Revolutionary RTS】Your Deck Commands a Million-Strong Army! A brand-new Hexagonal Card Warfare Dominate the hexa battlefield where every tile flip sparks strategic revolution: ► Gold Rush: Secure mines for explosive growth ► Legendary Card: Summon legendary heroes to reverse tides ► Human wave tactics: massive barracks send out troops at the same time ► Random summons: Luck is also part of strength Forge Your Ultimate Deck ► A Variety Of Collectible Cards: Common/Rare/Epic/Legendary tiers ► 4 Warring Factions: Humans/Orcs/Undead/Machine ► Alliance Synergy: Activate field advantages with 2/4/6 same-faction units 3-Minute RTS Mastery ► 90-Second Warfare: Faster tempo than MOBA clashes ► Rock-Paper-Scissors Chains: Master unit countersystem ► Dynamic Arena: - Climb rankings through consecutive wins - Unlock elite arenas with exclusive rewards Download now and join million commanders worldwide in REAL-TIME STRATEGIC DUELS! SUPPORT: https://www.voodoo.io PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.voodoo.io/privacy TERMS OF SERVICE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ARCANE RUSH4 screens
Hex Warriors4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ARCANE RUSH at 4.7 against Hex Warriors's 3.7. ARCANE RUSH also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 8%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. ARCANE RUSH sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Hex Warriors sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ARCANE RUSH holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 4.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of ARCANE RUSH's written reviews are positive against 8% of Hex Warriors's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARCANE RUSH ships an update weekly, Hex Warriors fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
ARCANE RUSH versus Hex Warriors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARCANE RUSHHex Warriors
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3K ratings) — better3.7 (4.3K ratings)
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews — better8.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3K4.3K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#158 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size979 MB498 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGear Games IncVoodoo

Customer experience

ARCANE RUSH

All ratings3,005 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews513 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral15.8%
Negative37.8%

Hex Warriors

All ratings4,341 ratings
Positive65.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative26.6%
Written reviews1,510 reviews
Positive8.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative79.5%

User reviews

ARCANE RUSH

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎮 Engaging auto-battler mechanics
  • 👍 Polished visuals and production values
  • 🕹️ Quick and intuitive gameplay loop
  • 🔓 No energy system, can play freely

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🤖 Questionable AI and matchmaking
  • 🔀 Limited build diversity
  • 🔍 Unclear card descriptions and mechanics
  • 🕰️ Slow progression for free-to-play players

Hex Warriors

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and easy to understand mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
  • 🎲 Heavily reliant on luck and RNG
  • 💰 Pay-to-win elements
  • 🕰️ Short match duration

Bugs and requests

ARCANE RUSH

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Units losing stats at the start of battles
  • Inconsistent behavior with shield and frostbite

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Russian language support
  • Improve the frostbite system mechanics
  • Adjust the in-app purchase offerings
  • Implement a manual merge option
  • Provide more detailed tutorials

Hex Warriors

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Automatic losses from swiping down
  • Inconsistent win/loss results
  • Progression resets

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer match timer option
  • Improved bot/AI difficulty scaling
  • Offline chest opening
  • Community features (e.g. Discord)

In-app purchases

21 purchases

ARCANE RUSH

One-time21
  • Gem $0.99$0.99
  • Gem $1.99$1.99
  • Gem $2.99$2.99
Show 18 more
  • Gem $3.99$3.99
  • Gem $4.99$4.99
  • Gem $5.99$5.99
  • Gem $7.99$7.99
  • Gem $9.99$9.99
  • Gem $11.99$11.99
  • Gem $12.99$12.99
  • Spell Pass $14.99$14.99
  • Gem $14.99$14.99
  • Card Pass $19.99$19.99
  • Gem $19.99$19.99
  • Gem $24.99$24.99
  • Gem $29.99$29.99
  • Gem $30.99$30.99
  • Gem $34.99$34.99
  • Gem $39.99$39.99
  • Gem $49.99$49.99
  • Gem $99.99$99.99
24 purchases

Hex Warriors

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Card$9.991 Month
One-time23
  • Newbie Pack$0.99
  • Basic Gems Pack$0.99
  • Universal Cards 4$2.99
Show 20 more
  • Weekly Hero Pack 1$2.99
  • Arena Pack 1$2.99
  • Arena Pack 2$2.99
  • Starter Pack 1$2.99
  • Arena Pack 3$4.99
  • Standard Gems Pack$4.99
  • Weekly Hero Pack 2$9.99
  • Machine Pack$9.99
  • Starter Pack 2$9.99
  • Ability Fund$9.99
  • Monthly Card$9.99
  • Advanced Gems Pack$9.99
  • Undead Pack$9.99
  • Orc Pack$9.99
  • Human Pack$9.99
  • Season Pass$12.99
  • Artifacts Pack$15.99
  • Premium Gems Pack$19.99
  • Deluxe Gems Pack$49.99
  • Ultimate Gems Pack$99.99

Questions

Is ARCANE RUSH free?
ARCANE RUSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hex Warriors free?
Hex Warriors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ARCANE RUSH or Hex Warriors?
ARCANE RUSH is rated higher. ARCANE RUSH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Hex Warriors averages 3.7 from 4.3K ratings.
Do ARCANE RUSH or Hex Warriors have ads?
Hex Warriors shows ads; ARCANE RUSH does not.
Which is updated more often, ARCANE RUSH or Hex Warriors?
ARCANE RUSH ships an update weekly, and Hex Warriors fortnightly. Most recently, ARCANE RUSH was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hex Warriors on October 16, 2026.

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