# Hex Warriors vs Train Attack

The clearest difference is rating: Train Attack at 4.0 against Hex Warriors's 3.7. Hex Warriors's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 967). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hex Warriors sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Train Attack sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Train Attack holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 967 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Hex Warriors's written reviews are positive against 12% of Train Attack's.

Hex Warriors ships an update fortnightly, Train Attack every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hex Warriors | Train Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-warriors/id6736930021/reviews) | **[4.0 (967 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-attack-merge-war/id6747774853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 967 |
| Positive reviews | 8.1% of reviews | **11.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 498 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [MAD PIXEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581972745) |

## What reviewers say

### Hex Warriors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-warriors/id6736930021)

Engage in fast-paced hexagonal card warfare where you command a vast army. Collect diverse cards across four factions, strategically summon legendary heroes, and utilize human wave tactics to dominate the battlefield. Experience quick 3-minute matches with deep unit counter systems.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal card warfare, Collectible card tiers, Four warring factions, Human wave tactics, Random summons, 3-minute RTS matches

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Card | $9.99 | per month |
| Newbie Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Gems Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Universal Cards 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Hero Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Arena Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Arena Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Arena Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standard Gems Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Hero Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Machine Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ability Fund | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Gems Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Undead Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Orc Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Human Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Artifacts Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Premium Gems Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Gems Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Gems Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to understand mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🎲 Heavily reliant on luck and RNG
- 💰 Pay-to-win elements
- 🕰️ Short match duration

**Reported bugs**

- Automatic losses from swiping down
- Inconsistent win/loss results
- Progression resets

**Requested features**

- Longer match timer option
- Improved bot/AI difficulty scaling
- Offline chest opening
- Community features (e.g. Discord)


### Train Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-attack-merge-war/id6747774853)

Command a powerful battle train in this idle merge game. Merge weapons and upgrade your convoy to blast through enemies and bosses. Build your railroad empire and explore a global battlefield.

**Highlights:** Merge combat units and weapons, Epic 2D shooting action, Upgrade and build your train base, Face giant bosses and nuclear attacks, Explore diverse global battlefields, Play solo or with friends, Collect daily rewards and bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 110 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoAds + Bonus | $3.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Conductor Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Dungeon Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rail King Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 300 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass Forever | $14.99 | one-time |
| All In One Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2 800 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7 500 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 16 000 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and action-packed game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙁 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Paid 'no ads' feature not working

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on wave 5 stage 3
- Enemies disappear halfway through levels

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Fix bugs and glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hex Warriors free?

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

### Is Train Attack free?

Train Attack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hex Warriors or Train Attack?

Train Attack is rated higher. Hex Warriors averages 3.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Train Attack averages 4.0 from 967 ratings.

### Do Hex Warriors or Train Attack have ads?

Both Hex Warriors and Train Attack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hex Warriors or Train Attack?

Hex Warriors ships an update fortnightly, and Train Attack every 11 days. Most recently, Hex Warriors was updated on September 25, 2026 and Train Attack on September 25, 2026.

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