# Supernova vs Everhex

The clearest difference is rating: Supernova at 4.5 against Everhex's 2.5. Supernova also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (84 vs 4). Everhex's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Supernova sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Everhex sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Supernova holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supernova has 84 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Supernova ships an update every 2 days, Everhex every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Supernova | Everhex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernova-idle-star-forge/id6779555607/reviews)** | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everhex/id6808790342/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HUGO ANATOLE PAUL MORICEAU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845368412) | [KATALENA ENTERPRISES PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783343645) |

## What reviewers say

### Supernova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernova-idle-star-forge/id6779555607)

An idle space tycoon game where you fuse hydrogen to grow and detonate stars. Earn permanent power-ups with each supernova to accelerate future runs. Features offline progress and a visually evolving star.

**Highlights:** Fuse hydrogen to create and grow stars, Offline progress and production, Visually evolving star stages, Prestige system with supernova cinematics, Deep multiplier stacking and research upgrades, Daily missions and streaks, Fully offline gameplay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Photons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Warp: 4 Hours | $1.99 | one-time |
| Break the Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Automation Core | $3.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Time Warp: 24 Hours | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Photons | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700 Photons | $9.99 | one-time |
| Time Warp: 7 Days | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Photons | $19.99 | one-time |


### Everhex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everhex/id6808790342)

Engage in an endless idle tower defense roguelike where you build a single, ever-growing tower. Draft powerful perks, upgrade your defenses with permanent unlocks, and ascend to return stronger. Your tower continues to earn even when you're offline.

**Highlights:** Endless enemy waves, Drafting mid-run perks, Permanent workshop upgrades, Unlockable weapon mounts, Constellation progression system, Offline earning and progress, Jewel socketing and fusing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rift Pass - Season 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| x2 Coins Forever | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $8.49 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| x3 Coins Forever | $13.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Supernova free?

Supernova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Everhex free?

Everhex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Supernova or Everhex?

Supernova is rated higher. Supernova averages 4.5 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Everhex averages 2.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Supernova or Everhex have ads?

Everhex shows ads; Supernova does not.

### Which is updated more often, Supernova or Everhex?

Supernova ships an update every 2 days, and Everhex every 4 days. Most recently, Supernova was updated on November 13, 2026 and Everhex on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*