Hex Chess vs Scholar's Grid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Scholar's Grid
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Hnefatafl (Viking chess), Alquerque+, Rithmomachia, Nine Men's Morris, and Fox and Geese - five ancient and medieval strategy board games in one app. Learn a classic historical game in minutes, sharpen your tactics, and play offline or online. THE GAMES Hnefatafl (Viking Chess / Tafl) An asymmetric medieval siege game on an 11x11 board. One side defends a king and races for the corners; the other surrounds and captures. Alquerque+ A fast jump-capture elimination game on a 6x6 line grid - the ancient ancestor of checkers and draughts. Rithmomachia (The Philosophers' Game) A medieval math strategy game on an 8x16 board. Capture by Value, Distance, or Addition, then set a Triumph in enemy territory. Unlocks with a one-time Scholar's Library purchase. Nine Men's Morris The classic mill game on a 24-point board. Place your nine pieces, line up three to take an enemy piece, then slide - and fly once you are down to three. Unlocks with a one-time Scholar's Library purchase. Fox and Geese An asymmetric hunt on a cross-shaped board. One jumping fox against seventeen geese: pen the fox in, or eat your way out. Unlocks with a one-time Scholar's Library purchase. WAYS TO PLAY Local AI - Custom, Adaptive, and Master tiers. Adaptive adjusts to your level. Pass and Play - 2 player hot-seat on one device. Online - Async matchmaking with Standings and chess-style ELO per game, or a private room code to play a friend. Coach Mode - Optional hints, blunder nudges, and post-match review. LEARN AS YOU GO The Codex gives a 30-second visual rule breakdown for every game, plus a short history card on where it came from. An optional walkthrough shows new players around the app, and Coach mode adds an in-match tip for your very first move. MADE TO FIT YOUR DEVICE Portrait and landscape, with a 3D board or a flat 2D view. Text size, dyslexia-friendly font, and reduce motion options. Graphics quality set to Auto, High, or Performance for older phones. FAIR AND AD-FREE No ads. No pay-to-win. Hnefatafl and Alquerque+ are free forever. Cosmetic board skins and piece sets unlock with Scholar's Marks earned by playing. Rithmomachia, Nine Men's Morris, Fox and Geese, and future titles unlock with the optional one-time Scholar's Library purchase. Tactile pieces with real weight, snap, and haptics. The Scholar's Grid brings these timeless ancient and medieval board games to your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hex Chess at none against Scholar's Grid's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Scholar's Grid sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Hex Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Hex Chess | Scholar's Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 216 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sawyer Christensen | Ben Peretz |
In-app purchases
Hex Chess
No in-app purchases
Scholar's Grid
- Marks bundle$1.99
- Library Pass$6.99
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