Comparison

Quantum Sweeper vs Hex Poker Solitaire

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Quantum Sweeper

Features
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Sweep monsters instead of mines in a cosmic puzzle quest, where logic is your only true friend. Every number hides danger and truth. One tap can end a universe or reveal its secrets. WHAT’S INSIDE - Calm, brain-power based gameplay - Logic & wits over twitchy & flashy - Gear, items, and mysterious artifacts to uncover - Endless(-ish), roguelike(-ish) loop of joy WHAT'S NOT INSIDE - No ads, no data harvesting, no nonsense - Well actually there's a bit of nonsense, but the good kind - Still no ads or data harvesting THIS AIN'T YOUR GRANDPA'S MINESWEEPER.

About

Hex Poker Solitaire

Strategically place cards on a hexagonal grid to form the strongest poker hands. Utilize a pocket system to stash cards for later use. Enjoy quick, one-handed gameplay sessions perfect for on-the-go puzzling.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal grid card placement
  • Forming poker hands
  • Pocket system for stashing cards
  • One-handed portrait mode play
  • Automatic scoring of hands
  • Quick 3-5 minute sessions
Features
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Place cards one by one onto a hexagonal grid. Build the strongest poker hands you can. Chase the high score. Hex Poker Solitaire is a poker hand puzzle played on a 25-cell hex board. Each game deals cards one at a time — where you place each card matters. Every decision shapes which five-card poker hands form across the grid. Think several moves ahead, read the board, and commit at the right moment. A POKER HAND PUZZLE This isn't traditional solitaire. Your goal is to form the highest-scoring poker hands possible — pairs, straights, flushes, full houses, and beyond — by placing cards strategically across the hex grid. The game automatically detects and scores every valid five-card cluster. The challenge comes from seeing the board the way you'd read a poker table: evaluating what's possible, what's probable, and when to commit. THE POCKET — YOUR SECRET WEAPON Not sure where to place a tricky card? Stash it in the pocket and play it later. You get 3 pocket uses per game, so spend them wisely. Knowing when to pocket a card — and when to play through the uncertainty — separates good players from great ones. DESIGNED FOR ONE-HANDED PLAY Play in portrait mode, one hand, anywhere. Perfect for commutes, waiting rooms, or winding down before bed. Every game takes just 3–5 minutes. No landscape required, no awkward screen rotation. Just pick up and play. EASY TO LEARN, HARD TO MASTER The rules take seconds to understand: place a card adjacent to an existing card. But the strategy runs deep. Where do you leave room for a flush? When do you burn a pocket use? Do you chase the straight or protect the pair? Every deal is a new puzzle with no single right answer. WHY PLAYERS LOVE IT - A true poker hand puzzle on a unique hex board - Automatic scoring of all valid five-card clusters - Portrait mode — play comfortably with one hand - Pocket system adds real tactical depth - Clean, minimalist design — no clutter, no distractions - No timers, no pressure — play at your own pace - Endless replayability — every deal is different - Quick 3–5 minute sessions with deep replay value - Lightweight and works great offline PERFECT FOR FANS OF Solitaire, poker, Balatro, Sage Solitaire, card puzzles, brain teasers, and anyone who loves a game that rewards thinking ahead. Can you read the board and post your best score?

Screenshots

Quantum Sweeper4 screens
Hex Poker Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Quantum Sweeper at Free against Hex Poker Solitaire's $0.99. Quantum Sweeper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Quantum Sweeper is free to download; Hex Poker Solitaire costs $0.99 up front. Hex Poker Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Quantum Sweeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quantum Sweeper ships an update daily, Hex Poker Solitaire every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Quantum Sweeper versus Hex Poker Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuantum SweeperHex Poker Solitaire
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB20 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperPlanet JoneMM&F Software LLC

In-app purchases

None

Quantum Sweeper

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hex Poker Solitaire

One-time1
  • Hex Poker Solitaire PRO$0.99

Questions

Is Quantum Sweeper free?
Quantum Sweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hex Poker Solitaire free?
Hex Poker Solitaire costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Quantum Sweeper or Hex Poker Solitaire have ads?
Neither Quantum Sweeper nor Hex Poker Solitaire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quantum Sweeper or Hex Poker Solitaire?
Quantum Sweeper ships an update daily, and Hex Poker Solitaire every 5 weeks. Most recently, Quantum Sweeper was updated on September 12, 2026 and Hex Poker Solitaire on August 18, 2026.

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