FogChess vs Hex Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FogChess
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FogChess, the chess in the darkness... New challenging mechanics, mystery and uncertainty surround every move you make... What could your opponent be plotting...? This app offers a new way to play such an old game! If the app reaches 1000+ downloads, we will start developing the online mode! Our team appreciates your attention.
Hex Chess
Experience a fresh take on chess with a hexagonal board and familiar pieces. Challenge yourself against AI or friends online. This game introduces new strategies and movement patterns for a modern chess experience.
- Hexagonal board gameplay
- Familiar chess pieces
- New strategies and movement
- CPU practice mode
- Online multiplayer against friends
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Hex Chess is a modern twist on the classic game of chess. Played on a new hexagon-based board while using the same familiar pieces, Hex Chess opens up new strategies and movement patterns. With options to practice against a CPU or play online against friends, Hex Chess offers a fresh challenge to experienced players while being just as approachable as the original game. This is more than a variation... ...a new era of chess begins today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FogChess at every 5 days against Hex Chess's every 3 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FogChess ships an update every 5 days, Hex Chess every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FogChess | Hex Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pedro Henrique Catunda Rocha | Sawyer Christensen |
In-app purchases
FogChess
No in-app purchases
Hex Chess
No in-app purchases
