Comparison

Hexfire vs Kazoku

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

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Hexfire

Features
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Hexfire - Elemental Strategy - COMPLETELY FREE & NO ADS! Master the elements. Dominate the board. Outsmart your opponent. Hexfire is a fast-paced strategy game where you place elemental tiles on a hex grid to capture territory and trigger chain reactions. Every move matters — choose the right element, control key positions, and build connected regions to maximize your score. Four elements. One rule. Fire beats Earth. Earth beats Air. Air beats Water. Water beats Fire. Simple to learn, endlessly deep to master. NEW — ARCANE BATTLE A whole new way to play. Align three tiles of the same element to AWAKEN an evolved tile that unleashes its signature power — Wildfire, Flood, Landslide, or Tornado. Then swing the game with GAMBITS: one-shot powers you charge and fire off — Detonate blows a hole in the board, Conscript steals an enemy tile, Surge floods you with energy. And the AI plays the new mechanics too, so it won't go easy on you. STRATEGIC DEPTH Place tiles across three power levels, each costing more energy. Higher power tiles are harder to capture but drain your resources. Manage a rotating hand of elements — with the next one always telegraphed — and balance aggression with efficiency to outplay the AI or a friend. CHAIN REACTIONS Capture an enemy tile, and it fights for you — triggering cascading captures across the board. One well-placed tile can flip the entire game. CONTESTED FOUNTS & COMEBACKS Fight over glowing fount hexes worth bonus points, and never count yourself out — fall behind and you'll earn a comeback boost that keeps every match clutch right to the final move. HIDDEN ABILITIES Twelve hidden power-ups are scattered across the board. Discover Wildfire, Flood, Landslide, and Tornado to unleash devastating elemental effects that can turn the tide in an instant. AN AI WITH ATTITUDE Your opponent talks back — out loud. Pull off a big combo and the AI will taunt you in a deep announcer voice. (Toggle it off anytime in Settings.) FOUR IMMERSIVE THEMES Play across Volcanic, Ocean, Forest, and Cloud battlefields, each with stunning layered visual effects that bring the board to life. MULTIPLE BOARD SHAPES Battle on five unique layouts including Diamond, Star, Islands, and Crumbling boards where hexes fall away as you play, forcing you to adapt your strategy on the fly. GAME MODES FOR EVERYONE Arcane Battle — evolve tiles and cast Gambits Battle AI across three difficulty levels Blitz Mode with timed turns for quick matches Daily Challenge with a new puzzle every day and streaks to chase Local 2-Player on a single device Global Battle online through Game Center Campaign mode with 25 levels to conquer COMPETE GLOBALLY Climb Game Center leaderboards for high score, biggest chain reaction, online wins, daily streaks, and total campaign stars. BUILT FOR COMPETITION Scoring rewards both tile count and connectivity. Your largest connected region is squared and multiplied, so building big clusters is the key to massive scores. Download Hexfire and discover why one more game always turns into ten.

About

Kazoku

A strategic multiplayer card game where smart purchasing and deck building determine the winner. Play solo against AI, challenge friends online, or compete in daily challenges. Features a unique narrative and customization options.

Highlights
  • Strategic deck building
  • Solo AI play
  • Online multiplayer
  • Daily challenges
  • Streak protection
  • Unlockable narrative
  • Customization options
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Same cards. Different strategies. Only one winner. Kazoku is a strategic card game for 2–4 players where smart purchasing beats lucky draws every time. Everyone starts equal — what you build from there is up to you. Play solo, challenge the family, and take on the world every single day. STRATEGIC DECK BUILDING Every player starts with the same hand. Buy cards from the Market, build matched pairs, and chase the Family Bonus. No luck. No shortcuts. Pure strategy. SOLO PLAY Not ready for competition? Play anytime, anywhere — no internet needed. Go head-to-head against AI opponents, sharpen your strategy, and learn what it takes to dominate. Perfect for commutes, travel, or winding down at night. PLAY WITH FRIENDS ONLINE Challenge friends wherever they are. Invite them to a live game and compete in real time — no need to be in the same room. Online play brings the table to you. DAILY CHALLENGE A brand new challenge drops every day. Compete against players worldwide, climb the leaderboard, and see where you rank. Today's your chance to prove you're the best. BUILD YOUR STREAK Show up every day and build a streak worth defending. Life gets busy — use Streak Freezes to protect your progress or a Streak Shield when you need a full week of coverage. 2–4 PLAYERS — FAMILY READY Pass the phone and play with up to 4 players. Kazoku was built to bring people together — perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves a strategic challenge. TRACK YOUR JOURNEY Earn badges, follow your game history in the Chronicles, and watch your skills sharpen over time. Every game adds to your story. THE STORY OF EDRATH Unlock an original narrative woven through the world of Kazoku. Chapter by chapter, the story unfolds the deeper you play. MAKE IT YOURS Unlock card themes, collect gems, and personalize your game your way. FREE TO PLAY Download free and start playing immediately. Optional purchases unlock premium features, story chapters, streak protection, and card themes. No pay-to-win. Ever. Download Kazoku and start building your strategy today.

Screenshots

Hexfire4 screens
Kazoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hexfire at none against Kazoku's 7. Kazoku's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Kazoku sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Hexfire asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hexfire versus Kazoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexfireKazoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB368 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGRRO Technologies Inc.Erick Miller

In-app purchases

None

Hexfire

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Kazoku

One-time7
  • 500 Shards$0.99
  • 1,500 Shards$2.99
  • Kazoku Full Game$2.99
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  • 3,500 Shards$5.99
  • 7,000 Shards$9.99
  • 10,000 Shards$14.99
  • 15,000 Shards$19.99

Questions

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

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