Comparison

Hive® Game vs Blokus+

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

Head to head
About

Hive® Game

Experience the award-winning strategy board game digitally. This app offers a faithful adaptation of the classic game, featuring challenging AI, all official expansions, and customizable visuals. Perfect for both new players and seasoned veterans.

Highlights
  • Official Hive® rules and design
  • Includes all three official expansions
  • Advanced RustyBlade™ AI
  • Adjustable difficulty for beginners
  • Video tutorial by game creator
  • Customizable visual settings
  • Local network play
Features
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"What impresses me most about this Hive® app is how the AI plays with true strategic depth—enough to challenge even seasoned Hive veterans. The developers have captured the purity of the game beautifully: no clutter, no distractions, just clean design that lets the elegance of Hive shine through. A thoughtful, well-crafted adaptation." – John Yianni, creator of Hive® The award-winning tabletop classic Hive® is now in your pocket. Created with the blessing of the game’s designer, John Yianni, this app delivers a clean, focused, and beautifully polished digital Hive® experience. Hive® is a captivating strategy game often described as “nature’s chess.” There is no board — the game itself is built from the creatures you place. Your goal is simple: surround your opponent’s Queen Bee while keeping your own safe. Easy to learn, endlessly deep to master. OFFICIAL HIVE® EXPERIENCE Faithful to the vision of its original designer, this app captures the award-winning rules and timeless elegance of Hive® without compromise. THE COMPLETE HIVE® Play Hive® exactly as intended. Alongside the base game, all three official expansion pieces are included: Mosquito, Ladybug, and Pillbug. THE RUSTYBLADE™ AI Don’t settle for predictable opponents. RustyBlade™ is a bold, aggressive AI engine that plays with initiative and intent. It doesn’t aim for safe draws — it fights for victory. Expect intense, uncompromising strategic battles. PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS TOO New to Hive®? The fully adjustable difficulty lets RustyBlade™ become a patient training partner. Learn the ropes with a video tutorial by John Yianni (the creator of Hive), while the illustrated rulebook and Undo feature allow you to learn, experiment, and improve without pressure. ELEGANT & FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE A sleek design that adapts to your style. Choose your preferred board orientation (flat or pointy-top), select custom colors, and adjust wood grain intensity. Responsive controls, subtle animations, and haptic feedback ensure a smooth, immersive experience that brings the hive to life. UNIVERSAL PURCHASE Unlock the Elite Edition once and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ELITE EDITION: - Full access to all official expansions: Mosquito, Ladybug, and Pillbug. - Test your skills against advanced RustyBlade™ AI difficulty levels. - Personalize your experience with premium backgrounds and visual settings. - Detailed player statistics. - Game Center support (friend-invite matches only). - Local network play over the same Wi-Fi network. - Family Sharing: Share the Elite experience with your family at no extra cost. The Hive is humming. The army is ready. Are you? Official Website: https://hivegameapp.com

About

Blokus+

A vibrant digital board game where players strategically place uniquely shaped pieces on a shared grid. Compete against AI or others online, blocking opponents and claiming territory to score the most points. Features include single-player modes, real-time multiplayer, and helpful game aids.

Highlights
  • Single player vs AI
  • Online multiplayer
  • Private and public games
  • Colorblind-friendly mode
  • Dark mode support
  • Strategic piece placement
  • Tutorial and hints
Features
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Think you can claim the board? Prove it. Blokus+ is a fast, colorful strategy board game where 4 players compete to place as many pieces as possible on a shared grid. Each piece must touch your own color — but only at the corners. Block your opponents, find clever gaps, and outscore everyone. Single Player • Play against 3 AI opponents with Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty • Get move hints from the AI when you're stuck • Learn at your own pace with the built-in tutorial Online Multiplayer • Create private rooms with invite codes or join public games • Quick Match — jump into a game instantly • Real-time gameplay with turn timers • AI fills empty seats so games always start Features • Beautiful, responsive board with smooth animations • Colorblind-friendly mode with shape indicators • Dark mode support • Scout opponents' remaining pieces to plan your strategy • Sound effects and haptic feedback Strategic Depth • 21 unique piece shapes per player • Plan ahead — every placement counts • Block opponents while expanding your territory • Bonus points for placing all your pieces Simple to learn. Hard to master. Impossible to put down.

Screenshots

Hive® Game4 screens
Blokus+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hive® Game at none against Blokus+'s shown. Hive® Game also leads on ratings volume (280 vs 47) and device support (4 vs 2). Blokus+'s advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Hive® Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blokus+ sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blokus+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hive® Game has 280 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Hive® Game's written reviews are positive against 75% of Blokus+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hive® Game ships an update every 11 days, Blokus+ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hive® Game versus Blokus+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHive® GameBlokus+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (280 ratings)4.9 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings280 — better47
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGiantStep Kft.Qiang Ma

Customer experience

Hive® Game

All ratings280 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative24.5%

Blokus+

All ratings47 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hive® Game

One-time1
  • Elite Edition$9.99
4 purchases

Blokus+

One-time4
  • Scout Pack$1.99
  • Unlimited Hints$4.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
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  • Pro Bundle$14.99

Questions

Is Hive® Game free?
Hive® Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blokus+ free?
Blokus+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hive® Game or Blokus+?
Blokus+ is rated higher. Hive® Game averages 4.5 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while Blokus+ averages 4.9 from 47 ratings.
Do Hive® Game or Blokus+ have ads?
Blokus+ shows ads; Hive® Game does not.
Which is updated more often, Hive® Game or Blokus+?
Hive® Game ships an update every 11 days, and Blokus+ every 3 days. Most recently, Hive® Game was updated on October 16, 2026 and Blokus+ on October 19, 2026.

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