Comparison

HexReversi vs Hanabi Chain

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

Head to head
About

HexReversi

Features
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HexReversi reimagines the classic Reversi (Othello) on a hexagonal honeycomb board, creating an entirely new strategic experience. Why Hexagonal? Traditional Reversi uses a square grid with 8 flanking directions. HexReversi's hexagonal board features a unique 6-axis symmetry. Fewer directions doesn't mean simpler โ€” every move requires rethinking spatial relationships. Your square-board instincts won't help you here. Hexagonal Honeycomb Board Leave the 8ร—8 square grid behind. On a hex grid, 6 flanking directions create a fresh spatial challenge where game outcomes are harder to predict. Three Board Sizes From a compact 19-cell board to an expansive 91-cell battlefield. Smaller boards mean intense close combat; larger boards reward long-term planning. Three AI Difficulty Levels Easy mode for beginners, Medium for a fair challenge, and Hard mode where the AI calculates multiple moves ahead for a truly competitive match. Local Multiplayer Challenge a friend face-to-face on the same device, taking turns like a classic tabletop game. Helpful Tools - Move hints: highlights all valid positions to help you learn - Undo: experiment with new strategies without fear - Tutorial: get started in minutes with a visual guide Achievements & Statistics Track your wins, streaks, total flips, and more. Unlock 10 achievements as you progress from first victory to board domination. Beautiful Themes Three handcrafted visual themes with sound effects and haptic feedback for an immersive experience. Whether you're a Reversi veteran looking for a fresh twist or a strategy fan seeking a new challenge โ€” try rethinking the game on a hexagonal board.

About

Hanabi Chain

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โ–  Tap the night sky. Your firework starts the chain. Hanabi Chain is a beautiful, deep firework puzzle you play with a single tap. Tap anywhere in the night sky and your firework launches from the bottom, arcs up, and bursts right there โ€” igniting the rising orbs around it so they explode too, spreading into a chain. โ–  Easy to play - Tap the sky โ†’ your firework flies to that spot and bursts - The blast ignites nearby orbs โ†’ they burst and the chain spreads - Burst higher for more points โ€” but time it before the orbs escape off the top - With only 3 shells per stage, WHEN and WHERE you fire decides the chain โ–  Easy to learn, deep to master Simple rules โ€” but once you start planning the order and the perfect spots for the biggest chain, it gets wonderfully deep. Bloom casually for the feels, or aim and connect for the glory. โ–  Special shells to mix - Big: ignites a wide area at once - Pierce: a straight vertical lance - Time-Stop: slows everything so you can aim - Two-Stage: bursts a second time in the same spot - Rainbow: a wildcard that connects with any color Chain the same color for a bonus. Read the field and build your max chain. โ–  Endless worlds Space, deep sea, aurora, volcano, sakura nights, cyber city, sea of clouds, crystal caves... 100+ themed worlds across 500 stages. Each world has its own night-sky palette and music, with a living sky that reacts to every burst. โ–  Endless mode The deeper you go, the harder it gets. Chase your best depth and score. โ–  Hanabi Collection โ€” collect shaped fireworks As you play, you unlock fireworks that form shapes โ€” cat, heart, star, butterfly, Saturn, willow and more. Pick your favorites and they'll appear at random when you launch. Grow your own firework collection. โ–  Great for - Quick one-handed play in spare moments - Relaxing with beautiful visuals - Fans of simple-yet-deep games to master - Anyone who loves fireworks Tap the sky and bloom your own grand finale.

Screenshots

HexReversi3 screens
Hanabi Chain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hanabi Chain at every 4 days against HexReversi's fortnightly. Hanabi Chain also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

HexReversi ships an update fortnightly, Hanabi Chain every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
HexReversi versus Hanabi Chain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexReversiHanabi Chain
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.613.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size63 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๅฎๆ–‡ ๅถHKraft Labs

In-app purchases

None

HexReversi

No in-app purchases

None

Hanabi Chain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HexReversi free?
HexReversi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hanabi Chain free?
Hanabi Chain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HexReversi or Hanabi Chain have ads?
Both HexReversi and Hanabi Chain show ads.
Which is updated more often, HexReversi or Hanabi Chain?
HexReversi ships an update fortnightly, and Hanabi Chain every 4 days. Most recently, HexReversi was updated on October 17, 2026 and Hanabi Chain on October 15, 2026.

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