Naval Tactics vs Hex Mechs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Naval Tactics
Command wooden ships in tactical Age of Sail naval combat. Engage in turn-based battles on a hexagonal map, outmaneuvering opponents with strategic fleet configurations and historical missions. Compete against friends or AI in this immersive board game experience.
- Age of Sail naval combat
- Hexagonal map with Fog of War
- Online asynchronous multiplayer
- Historical missions
- Custom sandbox missions
- Single player vs AI
- Simultaneous turn-based gameplay
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"Be prepared to spend hours commanding your ships into glorious victory or crushing defeat." - SlideToPlay.com "The AI regularly cleans my clock until it gleams." - PocketTactics.com Hoist your sails and load the cannons as you embark for adventure on the high seas! Can you defeat your friends and best your enemies to become the Admiral of the Fleet? Naval Tactics: Captains of the Spanish Main is set in the Golden Age of Sail, where stout ships of wood were crewed by even stouter men. Nations at peace and at war engaged in naval actions on the high seas. Naval Tactics brings the proud tradition of great naval board games such as Wooden Ships and Iron Men to iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. TACTICAL WAR BOARD GAME From the hexagonal playing field to the potentially game changing Captain's Cards, Naval Tactics is a board game to its very roots. To succeed you will need to take your time, think three moves ahead, and mind the weather gauge! ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS MULTIPLAYER Powered by the online system used by Starbase Orion, enjoy one of the best multiplayer experiences on the App Store with asynchronous, turn-based matches, real-time chat, unlimited number of concurrent games, automated match-making, and more! TRUE NAVAL COMBAT Naval Tactics prides itself on striving to capture the spirit of traditional naval combat in board game form. Configure your fleet using a variety of ships, from nimble Naval Cutters to massive Ships of the Line. Should you disable an opponent with bar shot or blast through their hull with double shot? Enterprising Captains will need to understand their vessels, their armaments, how they sail in relation to the wind, and the advantages of naval formations to best their fellows on the high seas. BALANCED COMPETITIVE PLAY Combining just the right amount of variety while maintaining a balanced engagement, Naval Tactics sets the bar for multiplayer naval combat on iOS. Choose your Captain's Cards, configure your fleet, outfit your ships, and embark on glorious battles knowing you will have to outwit your opponent to claim victory. HISTORICAL MISSIONS One cannot have a naval combat game without paying respect to the many true heroes who have shown their bravery on the seas. Live the Battle of Flamborough Head, the Constitution vs Guerriere, or the struggle at Trincomalee. More historical missions will be added in future updates! FEATURE SUMMARY • Age of Sail Naval Combat and Tactics • Hexagonal Map with Fog of War • Custom (Sandbox) Missions • Historical Missions • Simultaneous Turn-based Gameplay • Single Player vs AI • Top-notch Online Multiplayer • Pass-and-Play Multiplayer GUARANTEED PRICING While it is quite common for apps to become “free for a day”, Naval Tactics is not one of those apps. The standard price for Naval Tactics is $7.99 USD; it will never run a “free for a day” campaign.
Hex Mechs
Engage in turn-based strategic combat across diverse worlds in this futuristic war game. Command various units, achieve diverse objectives like capturing points or annihilating enemies, and utilize tactical maneuvers to minimize losses.
- Turn-based strategy combat
- Diverse unit types
- Multiple campaign missions
- Three distinct factions
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Detailed combat analysis
- Game Center achievements
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In the year 2523, a large wormhole opened up on the outer limits of Jupiter's orbit. E-CON's Navy stationed on Jupiter's moon Titan were the first to witness as the vast Insectron horde spewed out of the rift torn upon in the Solar System. Battle across various worlds in this futuristic turn-based strategy game. Utilise a vast array of units to defeat your foes while minimising losses. Mission are varied and challenging and include objectives such as capturing an objective, defending a base and, of course, annihilating the enemy! Key Game Features ● 6 Mission Tutorial ● 4 Mission 'Earth' Campaign ● 8 Mission ‘Convex' Campaign. ● 3 Factions - Earth, Martians (Humans) and Aliens, ● Three classes of unit quality – Normal, Skilled and Expert. ● Three Difficulty Levels - Casual, Standard and Hard. ● Detailed Combat Analysis. ● Map zoom ● Flank Attacks ● Strategic Movement ● Game Centre Achievements and Leaderboards. ● iCloud Saves. Purchasable Extra Content: ● 8 Mission ‘Mars' Campaign. ● 8 Mission ‘Nova II' Campaign. About the Factions: ** Earth: Earth Coalition of Nations (E-CON) ** The last of human society on Earth after the Insectron Horde separated Earth from its colonies and devastated the population on Earth. The last bastion of hope for Earth, E-CON operates out of vast militarised caverns and tries it's utmost to find a way to wrestle control of Earth back from the Insectron invaders. ** Aliens: Insectron ** The basis for all Insectron 'life' are two substances believed to be based on highly advanced nanomachines. The first substance, labelled 'Xenoaqua', is a quicksilver like substance which hardens to create Insectron structures and armour. It is highly adaptable and will self-repair by absorbing more liquid Xenoaqua. The second substance is 'Xenophy', a purple liquid, said to have the consistency of thick syrup. Xenophy is thought to be the 'brains' inside the Insectron machines and the most vulnerable to damage. It is unknown if the Insectron think with a' hivemind' or if they feel individuality, but both there is evidence to support both claims. The Insectrons follow a pack mentality to the point they seem to share their perceptions on the battlefield almost instantaneously, they also display fear and self-survival when in danger. ** Martians: The Holy Gravidus Republic (HGR) ** Humans first settled on Mars midway into the 22nd century. Isolated for hundreds of years, the Colony on Mars grew into a religious order. While Earth burned for decades, the Insectron horde sent a much smaller force to occupy Mars; and while the Martians and Insectrons clashed, the Martian people were left relatively unhindered in their progress. Waiting for the perfect moment, the HTR have unleashed the full potential of their technology, wiping aside the Insectron occupation force. They now have their eyes set upon Earth, to reap revenge. Find us on Facebook – facebook.com/HexWar Follow us on Twitter - @HexWarGames Game Forum - hexwar.com/forums Thank you for supporting our games! © 2016 HexWar Games Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Naval Tactics at 4.2 against Hex Mechs's 3.6. Naval Tactics also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 55%) and ratings volume (38 vs 8). Hex Mechs's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 24 months) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On 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
Naval Tactics costs $4.99 and Hex Mechs $2.99 up front. Naval Tactics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hex Mechs sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Naval Tactics holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Naval Tactics's written reviews are positive against 55% of Hex Mechs's.
Naval Tactics ships an update every 24 months, Hex Mechs weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Naval Tactics | Hex Mechs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (38 ratings) — better | 3.6 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews — better | 54.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 | 9.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 429 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Chimera Software, LLC | Hunted Cow Studios Ltd. |
Customer experience
Naval Tactics
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In-app purchases
Naval Tactics
- Captain Arena Entry$0.99
Hex Mechs
- Mars Campaign$1.99
- Nova Campaign.$1.99
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