Comparison

HexaQueen vs hexadot

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

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About

HexaQueen

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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.

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hexadot

Features
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One dot can change the whole board. hexadot is a turn-based strategy game built around chain reactions on a shifting hex grid. Place your dots, build toward critical mass, and trigger cascades that spread across neighboring cells. The last color standing wins. EVERY MOVE MATTERS Grow your position one dot at a time. A crowded hex bursts into its neighbors, creating captures, counter-captures, and long tactical chains. INSTANT CAPTURE When a hex bursts, the strongest arriving force captures its neighbors outright — no drawn-out battles, just decisive chain reactions. A BOARD THAT FIGHTS BACK Cracked hexes can collapse into voids, changing critical mass and reshaping future cascades. Add frozen hexes and bulwarks for even more tactical variety. PLAY YOUR WAY • Solo against computer-controlled opponents • Three free games every day • Optional Full Game unlock for unlimited play • Pass-and-play with up to four human players in Full Game • Game Center turn-based matches with up to four humans in Full Game • Multiple board sizes and speed settings • Optional hints and turn timer • Momentum moves for tactical pushes and pivots • Winning-cascade replay Designed natively for iPhone and iPad with responsive layouts, smooth animations, haptic feedback, and complete offline solo play. No hexadot account. No subscription. No ads or tracking. Online matches use Apple Game Center.

Screenshots

HexaQueen4 screens
hexadot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HexaQueen at none against hexadot's 1. 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. hexadot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HexaQueen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
HexaQueen versus hexadot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexaQueenhexadot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias GattermeierIAN KAINOA RICHARDSON

In-app purchases

None

HexaQueen

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

hexadot

One-time1
  • Full Game$2.99

Questions

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

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