Comparison

MovingOthello vs Hexy Checkers

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

Head to head
About

MovingOthello

Features
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Every stone is a tactical trigger, and each capture fuels your next strike. ■Rule 1.Each player places two stones in the four corners, and the remaining 32 stones are randomly distributed on non-edge squares. (Total: 40 stones) 2.Players take turns moving stones to positions where they can sandwich their opponent's stones with their own. 3.When a stone is moved, similar to regular Othello, any opponent's stones that are sandwiched between the player's own stones vertically, horizontally, or diagonally will be flipped to the player's color. 4.Each player moves stones 10 times, and the player with the most stones at the end wins. * There is a time limit of 30 seconds, and if a player fails to move a stone within the time limit, a stone will be moved randomly. * If there are no stones that can be moved, pass. ■Online Match ・You can compete online against people from all over the world. ・You can share a room pass and play against friends you know. ・In the case of friend matches, there is also a spectator mode.

About

Hexy Checkers

Experience a strategic twist on classic checkers with a hexagonal board. Challenge one or two opponents, or test your skills against an AI. Easy to learn but offers deep tactical gameplay.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal board gameplay
  • 2 or 3 player modes
  • Challenging AI opponent
  • Online multiplayer (in-app purchase)
  • Classic draughts/checkers rules
Features
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Think You've Mastered Checkers? Think Again! Step into a whole new world of strategy with Hexy Checkers - the ultimate checkers challenge for 2 or 3 players! Built on the classic logic of English draughts (also known as American checkers) and Russian checkers (known as Shashki) rules, but expanded onto a hexagonal board for fresh and thrilling gameplay. Duel one opponent, engage in a strategic 3-player match, or take on a smart AI! Unique hexagonal board unlocks new tactical possibilities. Easy to learn, hard to master. Play against friends, online opponents (available via in-app purchase), or challenging AI — every match is a test of skill. Do you have what it takes to rule the hexes?

Screenshots

MovingOthello4 screens
Hexy Checkers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hexy Checkers at none against MovingOthello's shown. Hexy Checkers also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). MovingOthello's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MovingOthello ships an update every 8 months, Hexy Checkers every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MovingOthello versus Hexy Checkers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMovingOthelloHexy Checkers
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakuma TakahashiReCreative Labs

In-app purchases

None

MovingOthello

No in-app purchases

None

Hexy Checkers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MovingOthello free?
MovingOthello is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hexy Checkers free?
Hexy Checkers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MovingOthello or Hexy Checkers have ads?
MovingOthello shows ads; Hexy Checkers does not.
Which is updated more often, MovingOthello or Hexy Checkers?
MovingOthello ships an update every 8 months, and Hexy Checkers every 2 months. Most recently, MovingOthello was updated on November 4, 2026 and Hexy Checkers on November 4, 2026.

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