Comparison

Slay Divinity vs Hex Poker Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Slay Divinity

Engage in strategic card battles against randomized enemies in this roguelike deck-builder. Choose from multiple characters, unlock new challenges, and collect achievements. Enjoy a fair 'no pay-to-win' experience with optional DLC for more content.

Highlights
  • Roguelike deck-building gameplay
  • Strategic card battles
  • Randomized enemies and rewards
  • 4 playable characters with unique decks
  • Unlockable difficulty levels
  • Dozens of achievements
Features
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Slay Divinity is a roguelike deck-builder. Face your enemies in thrilling card battles and refine your deck over the run! Enemies and card rewards are randomized, meaning every run is different. Do you have the skills to survive? - 4 playable characters with different card sets - Unlock more difficulty levels by completing runs - Collect dozens of achievements - No gold or gems, no pay to win, no ads - Play for free and only pay for DLC if you want more content

About

Hex Poker Solitaire

Strategically place cards on a hexagonal grid to form the strongest poker hands. Utilize a pocket system to stash cards for later use. Enjoy quick, one-handed gameplay sessions perfect for on-the-go puzzling.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal grid card placement
  • Forming poker hands
  • Pocket system for stashing cards
  • One-handed portrait mode play
  • Automatic scoring of hands
  • Quick 3-5 minute sessions
Features
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Place cards one by one onto a hexagonal grid. Build the strongest poker hands you can. Chase the high score. Hex Poker Solitaire is a poker hand puzzle played on a 25-cell hex board. Each game deals cards one at a time — where you place each card matters. Every decision shapes which five-card poker hands form across the grid. Think several moves ahead, read the board, and commit at the right moment. A POKER HAND PUZZLE This isn't traditional solitaire. Your goal is to form the highest-scoring poker hands possible — pairs, straights, flushes, full houses, and beyond — by placing cards strategically across the hex grid. The game automatically detects and scores every valid five-card cluster. The challenge comes from seeing the board the way you'd read a poker table: evaluating what's possible, what's probable, and when to commit. THE POCKET — YOUR SECRET WEAPON Not sure where to place a tricky card? Stash it in the pocket and play it later. You get 3 pocket uses per game, so spend them wisely. Knowing when to pocket a card — and when to play through the uncertainty — separates good players from great ones. DESIGNED FOR ONE-HANDED PLAY Play in portrait mode, one hand, anywhere. Perfect for commutes, waiting rooms, or winding down before bed. Every game takes just 3–5 minutes. No landscape required, no awkward screen rotation. Just pick up and play. EASY TO LEARN, HARD TO MASTER The rules take seconds to understand: place a card adjacent to an existing card. But the strategy runs deep. Where do you leave room for a flush? When do you burn a pocket use? Do you chase the straight or protect the pair? Every deal is a new puzzle with no single right answer. WHY PLAYERS LOVE IT - A true poker hand puzzle on a unique hex board - Automatic scoring of all valid five-card clusters - Portrait mode — play comfortably with one hand - Pocket system adds real tactical depth - Clean, minimalist design — no clutter, no distractions - No timers, no pressure — play at your own pace - Endless replayability — every deal is different - Quick 3–5 minute sessions with deep replay value - Lightweight and works great offline PERFECT FOR FANS OF Solitaire, poker, Balatro, Sage Solitaire, card puzzles, brain teasers, and anyone who loves a game that rewards thinking ahead. Can you read the board and post your best score?

Screenshots

Slay Divinity3 screens
Hex Poker Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Slay Divinity at Free against Hex Poker Solitaire's $0.99. Slay Divinity also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Hex Poker Solitaire's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 60%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads 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

Slay Divinity is free to download; Hex Poker Solitaire costs $0.99 up front. Slay Divinity sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Hex Poker Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hex Poker Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Slay Divinity's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hex Poker Solitaire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slay Divinity ships an update monthly, Hex Poker Solitaire every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Slay Divinity versus Hex Poker Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlay DivinityHex Poker Solitaire
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.3 (12 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB20 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperSimon DremelMM&F Software LLC

Customer experience

Slay Divinity

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Hex Poker Solitaire

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Slay Divinity

One-time3
  • Ancient Beast$2.99
  • Renegade Hunter$4.99
  • Sylvia$9.99
1 purchases

Hex Poker Solitaire

One-time1
  • Hex Poker Solitaire PRO$0.99

Questions

Is Slay Divinity free?
Slay Divinity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hex Poker Solitaire free?
Hex Poker Solitaire costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Slay Divinity or Hex Poker Solitaire?
Hex Poker Solitaire is rated higher. Slay Divinity averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Hex Poker Solitaire averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Slay Divinity or Hex Poker Solitaire have ads?
Neither Slay Divinity nor Hex Poker Solitaire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slay Divinity or Hex Poker Solitaire?
Slay Divinity ships an update monthly, and Hex Poker Solitaire every 5 weeks. Most recently, Slay Divinity was updated on October 2, 2026 and Hex Poker Solitaire on September 29, 2026.

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