Comparison

Pocket Protectors vs Hexkeep

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Protectors

Features
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A New Twist on Match-3 Combat! Step into the vibrant world of Pocket Protectors, where classic match-3 puzzles meet deep RPG strategy. Command a team of legendary chibi heroes, solve challenging puzzles, and crush your enemies in epic elemental battles. Whether you’re a puzzle master or an RPG veteran, Pocket Protectors offers a unique, fast-paced experience that fits right in your pocket. Game Features: MATCH & ATTACK: Chain huge combos to power up your heroes. The bigger the match, the bigger the blast! COLLECT EPIC HEROES: From the fierce Dragon Knight to the mystical Time Mage, build the ultimate party of Protectors. RPG STRATEGY: Level up your heroes and unlock devastating skills like the "Horizontal Bomb" and "TNT Blast" to clear the toughest boards. CHALLENGING GOALS: Tackle unique level objectives, from breaking ice blocks to collecting rare elemental gems. STUNNING VISUALS: Experience beautiful, high-quality chibi art and explosive special effects.

About

Hexkeep

This is a roguelite Match-3 RPG where matching tiles on the board initiates attacks, casts spells, and allows you to acquire loot and items. Progress through a cursed tower, facing mythological deities and challenging bosses with each run.

Highlights
  • Match-3 combat mechanics
  • Roguelite progression
  • Spellcasting system
  • Loot and item acquisition
  • Turkish mythology deities
  • Boss battles
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Hexkeep is not your average match-3 game. It's a roguelite Match-3 RPG where the board is your weapon: match tiles to strike enemies, cast spells, loot rare gear and buy powerful items, then climb a cursed wizard's tower ruled by deities from Turkish mythology. Every run is a gamble. Match three to attack, chain bigger combos to hit harder, and pray the curse tiles don't bury you before the boss does. The board fights back This is no calm match-3 puzzle. Matches are attacks, fusions and spells. Read the board, line up your chains, and end the fight before it ends you. Borrow the power of gods Strike a pact with deities pulled from Turkish myth. Each one bends the rules of your run a different way, so no two climbs feel the same. Die, learn, climb again A true roguelite: death ends the run and drops you back at the foot of the tower. You come back smarter, with new gear, new spells and a score to settle. Spells, curses and dark bargains Hurl spells across the grid, shatter curse tiles before they spread, or twist that dark magic into a weapon of your own. Loot, gold and a shifty merchant Tear weapons, gems and rare relics from your enemies, then haggle with the merchant until your build breaks the game. A tower with teeth Fight through cursed dungeons and distant regions, dig up secrets, and topple the bosses guarding the floors above. If match-3, roguelike runs and real RPG loot are your thing, Hexkeep will eat your evenings. Climb the tower. Cheat death. Beat the gods.

Screenshots

Pocket Protectors3 screens
Hexkeep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hexkeep at every 2 days against Pocket Protectors's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Pocket Protectors sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Hexkeep sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Protectors ships an update monthly, Hexkeep every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pocket Protectors versus Hexkeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket ProtectorsHexkeep
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB469 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKuruby InteractiveOzcan YESILYURT

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Pocket Protectors

One-time6
  • Tiny of Gem$2.99
  • Fistful of Gems$4.99
  • Pouch of Gem$8.99
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  • Box of Gem$14.99
  • Chest of Gem$19.99
  • Vault of Gem$24.99
4 purchases

Hexkeep

One-time4
  • Gem Pile$0.99
  • Gem Pouch$4.99
  • Gem Barrel$9.99
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  • Gem Chest$19.99

Questions

Is Pocket Protectors free?
Pocket Protectors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hexkeep free?
Hexkeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocket Protectors or Hexkeep have ads?
Both Pocket Protectors and Hexkeep show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Protectors or Hexkeep?
Pocket Protectors ships an update monthly, and Hexkeep every 2 days. Most recently, Pocket Protectors was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hexkeep on October 11, 2026.

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