Comparison

HexSweeper vs Diplicity

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

Head to head
About

HexSweeper

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HexSweeper puts a twist on the classic Minesweeper, using hexagonal tiles to create a more dynamic and intricate puzzle with each hexagon adding new dimensions to your strategy as you work to locate all hidden mines. Mines are randomly placed within a honeycomb of possibilities so sometimes it can be better to be lucky than good! Free to Play No Adverts The perfect bathroom break distraction!

About

Diplicity

Experience the classic negotiation-based strategy game on your mobile device. Engage in asynchronous multiplayer matches, form alliances, and master the art of betrayal to conquer Europe. Play at your own pace with flexible deadlines and multiple game variants.

Highlights
  • Asynchronous multiplayer
  • Negotiation via chat
  • Flexible game deadlines
  • Multiple game variants
  • No dice rolls or luck
  • Community-driven
Features
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Diplicity brings the classic board game Diplomacy to your phone. Play asynchronous multiplayer games with players worldwide — negotiate through chat channels, submit orders, and master the art of alliances and betrayal. THE CLASSIC STRATEGY GAME Diplomacy is the timeless negotiation-based strategy game where great powers compete to control Europe. Win through diplomacy, alliances, and cunning — pure negotiation with no dice rolls or luck. FLEXIBLE GAMEPLAY - Play multiple games simultaneously at your own pace - Choose from flexible deadlines: 1 hour to 2 weeks per phase IN-GAME DIPLOMACY - Create chat channels to negotiate with other players - Group chats for team discussions or alliances MULTIPLE VARIANTS Play Standard (classic 7-player Europe), Hundred (expanded 16-player), and Sandbox games for solo learning. More variants coming soon FREE & COMMUNITY-DRIVEN Diplicity is completely free to play. Join a growing community of Diplomacy enthusiasts from around the world.

Screenshots

HexSweeper4 screens
Diplicity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HexSweeper at 12.0 against Diplicity's 15.0. On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HexSweeper versus Diplicity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexSweeperDiplicity
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlan WattonJohn McDowell

In-app purchases

None

HexSweeper

No in-app purchases

None

Diplicity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HexSweeper free?
HexSweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Diplicity free?
Diplicity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HexSweeper or Diplicity have ads?
Neither HexSweeper nor Diplicity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HexSweeper or Diplicity?
HexSweeper ships an update fortnightly, and Diplicity fortnightly. Most recently, HexSweeper was updated on October 8, 2026 and Diplicity on October 19, 2026.

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