# Hex Defense! vs Dungeon Attack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dungeon Attack at none against Hex Defense!'s 10. Dungeon Attack also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Hex Defense!'s advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hex Defense! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Dungeon Attack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dungeon Attack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hex Defense! has 4.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hex Defense! ships an update fortnightly, Dungeon Attack every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hex Defense! | Dungeon Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-defense/id6736362115/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-attack-trap-defense/id6737206661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 392 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Victor Corvalan](https://appshunter.io/developer/546742140) |

## What reviewers say

### Hex Defense!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-defense/id6736362115)

Strategically place and merge weapons to defend a vibrant cube world. Demolish waves of incoming enemies by upgrading your arsenal with powerful skills. Protect the world from the encroaching evil hexes.

**Highlights:** Defeat enemy waves, Merge weapons, Demolish enemy stacks, Upgrade skills, Save the cube world

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Gems Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Speed Up | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Auto Blessings | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer: Minigun | $12.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer: Tesla | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and wholesome gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. stage progression issues, tower upgrades not working)
- 💰 Monetization concerns (e.g. ads, paid features removed)
- 🔍 Incomplete/unfinished content (e.g. missing levels, towers, features)

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Towers not unlocking as expected
- Game crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More maps and levels
- Additional tower types and upgrades
- Offline play option


### Dungeon Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-attack-trap-defense/id6737206661)

Build an impenetrable dungeon by strategically placing and upgrading traps. Prevent waves of enemies from reaching the exit and become the ultimate defender. Get stronger and more reckless with each new trap you add.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade traps, Defend against enemy waves, Prevent enemies from reaching the exit, Become an impenetrable dungeon, Strategic trap placement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hex Defense! free?

Hex Defense! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dungeon Attack free?

Dungeon Attack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hex Defense! or Dungeon Attack?

Dungeon Attack is rated higher. Hex Defense! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Dungeon Attack averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Hex Defense! or Dungeon Attack have ads?

Both Hex Defense! and Dungeon Attack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hex Defense! or Dungeon Attack?

Hex Defense! ships an update fortnightly, and Dungeon Attack every 4 days. Most recently, Hex Defense! was updated on November 4, 2026 and Dungeon Attack on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*