Comparison

HexaQueen vs Cheir

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

Head to head
About

HexaQueen

Read full description

HexaQueen is a modern, minimalist implementation of Gliński’s Hexagonal Chess - the most widely recognized hex-chess variant in the world. Featuring a 91-cell hexagonal board and movement rules adapted for six directions, this version of chess opens entirely new tactical possibilities while preserving the spirit of the original game. Whether you’re discovering hex-chess for the first time or refining your strategic depth, HexaQueen delivers a clean and elegant environment to explore this fascinating variant.

About

Cheir

Features
Read full description

Cheir = Chess + Heir A new competitive game that adds the secret of the "Regent" to chess. ■ What is a Regent? Before each game, you secretly choose one Knight, Bishop, or Rook as your "Regent." Your opponent can't see which one. ■ Two Ways to Win 1. Checkmate (as usual) 2. Capture your opponent's Regent! On top of normal chess, you must hunt and protect Regents. "Could that piece be their Regent?" — that mind game is what makes Cheir unique. ■ Features • Online Multiplayer — ELO-based matchmaking finds opponents at your skill level • Global Rankings — Bronze / Silver / Gold / Platinum / Diamond rank tiers • AI Matches — Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty levels • Private Matches — Play with friends using room codes • Sign in with Apple — Sync your data across devices • 5 Languages — English, Japanese, Russian, German, Spanish ■ Monetization Cheir is ad-free with no pay-to-win elements. • Supporter Pack (one-time): Detailed stats, full match history, Supporter badge • Tip Jar: Optional donations to support development No gameplay-affecting purchases whatsoever. terms: https://qursor.vercel.app/app/6761400592/terms

Screenshots

HexaQueen4 screens
Cheir4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HexaQueen at none against Cheir's 4. On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cheir sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. HexaQueen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
HexaQueen versus Cheir: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexaQueenCheir
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias GattermeierRenzo Ohhama

In-app purchases

None

HexaQueen

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Cheir

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Supporter Pack$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Large Tip$5.99

Questions

Is HexaQueen free?
HexaQueen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cheir free?
Cheir is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HexaQueen or Cheir have ads?
Neither HexaQueen nor Cheir shows ads.

Other comparisons