Comparison

CelestialChess vs Hexfall Strategy

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

Head to head
About

CelestialChess

Features
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CelestialChess is a fully offline Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) game against an on-device AI. The all-new 2.0 update removes every ad and refreshes the whole interface, so you can play a match anytime, anywhere. MULTI-LEVEL AI ‧ Five levels: Beginner, Easy, Normal, Hard, Master ‧ Lower levels make human-like slips so newcomers can win; higher levels play tight and challenge veterans ‧ Built-in opening book and endgame engine — varied openings, precise endgames ‧ A Pro-exclusive “Grandmaster” top level GET STRONGER ‧ Post-game review: every move flagged as best or mistake, so you see exactly where you went wrong ‧ AI coach: instant commentary on the move you just played, with a stronger suggestion ‧ Hints and take-backs: a nudge when you’re stuck, and a way back when you slip AUTHENTIC XIANGQI RULES ‧ Full rules: hobbling the horse’s leg, cannon screen-capture, flying general, no facing generals, repetition loss ‧ 10×9 board, river and palace — the real thing BOARD THEMES ‧ Classic wood, free ‧ Pro unlocks Ink, Jade, and Day / Night starry themes SHARE & IMPORT GAME RECORDS ‧ Export any game to Chinese notation and share it with friends (Pro) ‧ Paste a record to import and replay any great game PRIVACY & OFFLINE ‧ Fully offline and standalone — no registration, no sign-in ‧ No personal data collected, no tracking, no ads ‧ Independently made by Intoxicated Child Studio Play Xiangqi with an AI under the stars

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Hexfall Strategy

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Reclaim the broken isles, one hex at a time. Hexfall is a fast, friendly 4X strategy game built for one-handed play. Every match is a fresh procedurally generated island: scout the fog, claim villages, harvest the land, research your path, and march on your rivals' capitals — in 20 minutes, not 20 hours. SIX TRIBES, SIX PLAYSTYLES • Ironhold — masters of the mine; their cavalry rides cheap • Verdant — unseen in the forests they call home • Tidewatch — fierce ships that sail beyond the horizon • Sunspire — archers whose arrows reach farther than any other • Nightbloom — hardy dusk-walkers whose wounds mend faster • Emberforge — master smiths whose catapults roll out cheap Ironhold, Verdant and Tidewatch are free. A single optional one-time purchase unlocks all six — no subscriptions, nothing consumable. A REAL OPPONENT Three AI difficulties that expand, defend, besiege walled cities with catapults — and sail across the sea when you hide behind it. EVERY DAY, ONE ISLAND The Daily Challenge gives every player in the world the same map. Fewest turns wins. Climb the global board. ALSO IN THE BOX • A five-chapter challenge ladder • Pass & Play on one device • Full save/resume — a phone call never costs you a match • No ads. No timers. No pay-to-win. (It's a game, not a slot machine.) 3D art: "KayKit" by Kay Lousberg (CC0). Made with Godot Engine.

Screenshots

CelestialChess2 screens
Hexfall Strategy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hexfall Strategy at every 5 days against CelestialChess's every 2 months. Hexfall Strategy also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. CelestialChess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hexfall Strategy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CelestialChess ships an update every 2 months, Hexfall Strategy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
CelestialChess versus Hexfall Strategy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCelestialChessHexfall Strategy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB126 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKuo-Tsun HuangChris Dzoba

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CelestialChess

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

Hexfall Strategy

One-time1
  • Hexfall Complete$4.99

Questions

Is CelestialChess free?
CelestialChess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hexfall Strategy free?
Hexfall Strategy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CelestialChess or Hexfall Strategy have ads?
Neither CelestialChess nor Hexfall Strategy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CelestialChess or Hexfall Strategy?
CelestialChess ships an update every 2 months, and Hexfall Strategy every 5 days. Most recently, CelestialChess was updated on October 28, 2026 and Hexfall Strategy on November 5, 2026.

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