Hive® Game vs Blokus+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Single player vs AI
- Online multiplayer
- Private and public games
- Colorblind-friendly mode
- Dark mode support
- Strategic piece placement
- Tutorial and hints
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Hive® Game | Blokus+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (280 ratings) | 4.9 (47 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 280 — better | 47 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | GiantStep Kft. | Qiang Ma |
Customer experience
Hive® Game
Blokus+
In-app purchases
Hive® Game
- Elite Edition$9.99
Blokus+
- Scout Pack$1.99
- Unlimited Hints$4.99
- Remove Ads$9.99
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- Pro Bundle$14.99









