Comparison

Rune Sweeper vs HexaNova

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

Head to head
About

Rune Sweeper

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Explore the dungeon by tapping to uncover monsters, shields, potions and runes! Defeat the last monster or the boss monster on a level to reveal the map to the next level. Defeated monsters will drop blue mana or green gems. Collect mana to refill your health. Collect gems to level up your character. Collect runes to unlock additional characters. Long press to drop a flag on a tile. You can carry half of your mana to the next level.

About

HexaNova

Features
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Looking for a way to unwind and challenge your brain at the same time? Welcome to HexaNova: Merge & Blast! HexaNova is a mesmerizing, stress-free puzzle game where you place, match, and blast neon hexagons. No falling blocks, no ticking clock—just you, beautiful cosmic visuals, and endless satisfying combos! HOW TO PLAY: • Drag and drop poly-hex shapes onto the board. • Match 3 or more hexes of the same color to merge and level them up. • Watch them evolve and trigger massive CHAIN REACTIONS! • Reach Level 4 to unleash the ultimate SUPERNOVA, clearing massive space on your board with a stunning explosion! WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: Chill & Relaxing: Play at your own pace. Perfect for short daily breaks or deep focus sessions. Epic Visuals: Satisfying haptic feedback, glowing neon graphics, and dynamic board themes.Collect StarDust: Earn StarDust from big combos and use it in the Shop to unlock breathtaking cosmic themes (like Dark Matter and Neon Synthwave). Brain Training: Easy to pick up, but mastering the board and saving yourself from a "Game Over" requires clever strategy. Are you ready to build the ultimate chain reaction? Download HexaNova now and let the glowing hexes melt your stress away!

Screenshots

Rune Sweeper4 screens
HexaNova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HexaNova at none against Rune Sweeper's 1. Rune Sweeper's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Rune Sweeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HexaNova asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Rune Sweeper versus HexaNova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRune SweeperHexaNova
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB42 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPrairie West Software ConsultingIbrahim Talha Hurata

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rune Sweeper

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

HexaNova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rune Sweeper free?
Rune Sweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HexaNova free?
HexaNova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rune Sweeper or HexaNova have ads?
Both Rune Sweeper and HexaNova show ads.

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