Comparison

Hex vs Square Striker

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

Head to head
About

Hex

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Swipe Right or Left on a Hex to align the color segments to make dots. When all sides are solved, a Hex unlocks its Bonus Item. Each Hex rotation uses up one move, so choose wisely.

About

Square Striker

A skill-based arcade game where players tap the screen to guide a square to its target. Compete globally via Game Center to achieve high scores and unlock new content through gameplay.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-play mechanic
  • Skill-based progression
  • Global leaderboards
  • Unlockable game modes
  • Unlockable cosmetics
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Simple and brainless, but requires skill to get far. Just Tap the screen when the square reaches the target. How far can you get? Game Center is connected, so compete against the world! Additional Game Modes and cosmetics to unlock while playing, with no in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Hex4 screens
Square Striker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Square Striker at every 8 days against Hex's every 13 months. On price, ads, 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

Hex ships an update every 13 months, Square Striker every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Hex versus Square Striker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexSquare Striker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid BarileCristos Criniti

In-app purchases

None

Hex

No in-app purchases

None

Square Striker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hex free?
Hex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Square Striker free?
Square Striker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hex or Square Striker have ads?
Neither Hex nor Square Striker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hex or Square Striker?
Hex ships an update every 13 months, and Square Striker every 8 days. Most recently, Hex was updated on October 6, 2026 and Square Striker on October 8, 2026.

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