Comparison

Orbital Ludo vs HexCraft

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

Head to head
About

Orbital Ludo

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Orbital Ludo reinvents the classic board game in the vastness of space. Command your fleet of 4 pieces across three interconnected orbital tracks, outsmart your opponent, and be the first to bring all pieces home. THREE TRACKS, ONE CHOICE Every branch point presents a strategic decision: - Inner Track โ€” Safe and steady, fewer surprises - Middle Track โ€” Balanced risk and reward - Outer Track โ€” Fast but dangerous, events lurk at every turn DYNAMIC EVENTS Land on the wrong cell and anything can happen: - Boost โ€” Launch forward 3 extra spaces - Setback โ€” Knocked back 2 spaces - Freeze โ€” Lose your next turn The outer track is faster, but are you willing to take the risk? SMART AI OPPONENT Four difficulty levels from Easy to Expert. The AI evaluates board position, calculates risks, and adapts its strategy โ€” providing a real challenge at every level. LOCAL MULTIPLAYER Pass the phone and play with a friend. Same device, same fun. KEY FEATURES - Roll the dice, deploy pieces, capture opponents - 4 branch points with real-time track switching - Roll a 6 to deploy new pieces or earn an extra turn - 8 achievements to unlock - Interactive tutorial for new players - Clean, modern space-themed design Simple to learn. Hard to master. Every roll counts.

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HexCraft

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HexCraft is a strategy puzzle game built around elemental reactions on a hex grid. Place pieces carefully, combine elements, and create chain reactions that transform the board. Every move changes your options, so timing, positioning, and long-term planning all matter. Game Modes - Classic Mode: Endless score chasing with bigger combos and longer chains - Puzzle Quest: Handcrafted stages with clear objectives and limited moves - Daily Challenge: A fresh puzzle each day for quick repeat play Features - Hex-grid puzzle gameplay with readable, satisfying controls - Element interactions that reward planning and smart placement - Score, combo, and chain-based progression - Achievement tracking and player statistics - Portrait play designed for quick sessions - Adjustable sound and haptics Master the board, discover stronger reactions, and refine your strategy one move at a time.

Screenshots

Orbital Ludo4 screens
HexCraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Orbital Ludo at every 5 days against HexCraft's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbital Ludo ships an update every 5 days, HexCraft every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Orbital Ludo versus HexCraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbital LudoHexCraft
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size66 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiamen Mingsheng Media Technology Co., Ltd้•ฟๆฒ™ๆ™บๆ…งๅทฅๅœบ็ฝ‘็ปœ็ง‘ๆŠ€ๆœ‰้™ๅ…ฌๅธ

In-app purchases

None

Orbital Ludo

No in-app purchases

None

HexCraft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orbital Ludo free?
Orbital Ludo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HexCraft free?
HexCraft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Orbital Ludo or HexCraft have ads?
Both Orbital Ludo and HexCraft show ads.
Which is updated more often, Orbital Ludo or HexCraft?
Orbital Ludo ships an update every 5 days, and HexCraft every 2 months. Most recently, Orbital Ludo was updated on October 25, 2026 and HexCraft on October 25, 2026.

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