# Hexchess One vs Neon Wings

The clearest difference is rating: Neon Wings at 4.3 against Hexchess One's 3.0. Neon Wings also leads on ratings volume (6.4K vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). Hexchess One's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neon Wings sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Hexchess One asks for nothing beyond the download.

Neon Wings holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neon Wings has 6.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hexchess One's written reviews are positive against 16% of Neon Wings's.

Hexchess One ships an update every 4 weeks, Neon Wings every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hexchess One | Neon Wings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexchess-one/id6478119940/reviews) | **[4.3 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-wings/id6741190842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **15.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 554 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681309419) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Hexchess One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexchess-one/id6478119940)

Experience a unique chess variant on a hexagonal board with enhanced mobility and strategy. Compete in ranked matches, climb leaderboards, and solve puzzles to master the game and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal board chess variant, Ranked matches and leaderboards, Daily puzzles and puzzle campaigns, Earn rewards through gameplay, Multi-platform support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Neon Wings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-wings/id6741190842)

Pilot a customizable aircraft, strategically choosing skills to enhance its capabilities. Engage in challenging battles against formidable bosses, aiming to build the ultimate flying machine.

**Highlights:** Skill selection, Aircraft customization, Boss battles, Strategic gameplay, Plane building

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revive Skip It Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Saw Blade Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Revive | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Skip It Pack 2 | $2.49 | one-time |
| No Forced Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Curve Laser Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Drone Bundle #2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| NO RV | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Challenging but not too difficult
- 🚀 Brings back good memories of 80's arcades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked from progressing after update
- 🐛 Ship nerfed after update
- 🐛 Can't upgrade ship past certain level
- 🐛 Occasional freezes and lags
- 🐛 Enemy scaling too high after update

**Reported bugs**

- Can't beat first boss on level 280
- Forced to equip module but none available
- Data reset after update

**Requested features**

- Unlock level 13 upgrades
- Explain what upgrades/abilities do


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hexchess One free?

Hexchess One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Neon Wings free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hexchess One or Neon Wings?

Neon Wings is rated higher. Hexchess One averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Neon Wings averages 4.3 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Hexchess One or Neon Wings have ads?

Neon Wings shows ads; Hexchess One does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hexchess One or Neon Wings?

Hexchess One ships an update every 4 weeks, and Neon Wings every 6 days. Most recently, Hexchess One was updated on October 5, 2026 and Neon Wings on October 19, 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.*