Hive® Game vs DiceLah!
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
DiceLah!
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DiceLah! is the classic game of liar's dice — bluff, bid, and call your way to the last dice standing. Every player rolls under their cup and keeps their dice hidden. On your turn, raise the bid on how many dice of a face are on the table across ALL players — or call the previous player a liar. Guess wrong and you lose a life. Outlast everyone to win. FEATURES - Play instantly against smart bots, solo, no waiting - Online multiplayer: create a room, share a 6-digit code, play with friends - Earn coins every game and spend them in the shop - Collect cosmetic cups, dice, name plates, and titles - Daily quests and a 7-day login reward track - Go VIP once to remove ads forever
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Hive® Game at none against DiceLah!'s shown. Hive® Game also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Hive® Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DiceLah! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hive® Game ships an update every 11 days, DiceLah! every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hive® Game | DiceLah! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (280 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 280 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GiantStep Kft. | A2ENGINES PTE. LTD. |
In-app purchases
Hive® Game
- Elite Edition$9.99
DiceLah!
- 100 Coins$0.49
- 330 Coins$1.99
- 600 Coins$2.99
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- DiceLah! VIP — Lifetime$3.99
- 1300 Coins$6.99
- Battle Pass — Season 1$9.99
- 2800 Coins$12.99









