Comparison

janvo vs hexadot

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

Head to head
About

janvo

Features
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Janvo is a new type of strategy game that combines the familiar rules of Rock Paper Scissors with tactical board movement. Each piece has unique movement directions and ranges, creating a simple yet deeply strategic battle experience as you advance across the board and capture your opponent’s pieces. Features A battle system based on classic Rock Paper Scissors strengths and weaknesses Tactical positioning and mind games that influence every turn Multiple CPU difficulty levels for casual play Simple and intuitive controls suitable for all players Upcoming Updates Online multiplayer mode Expanded player profile and match history features Enjoy a fresh and strategic take on Rock Paper Scissors with Janvo.

About

hexadot

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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

janvo4 screens
hexadot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: janvo at none against hexadot's 1. janvo also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). hexadot's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. janvo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

janvo ships an update every 3 days, hexadot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
janvo versus hexadot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterjanvohexadot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARC LAB LLCIAN KAINOA RICHARDSON

In-app purchases

None

janvo

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

hexadot

One-time1
  • Full Game$2.99

Questions

Is janvo free?
janvo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is hexadot free?
hexadot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do janvo or hexadot have ads?
janvo shows ads; hexadot does not.
Which is updated more often, janvo or hexadot?
janvo ships an update every 3 days, and hexadot fortnightly. Most recently, janvo was updated on September 11, 2026 and hexadot on September 29, 2026.

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