# Hoplite vs Six Match

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hoplite at 787 against Six Match's 47. Hoplite also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 77%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Six Match's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Hoplite costs $3.99 and Six Match $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hoplite against 4.8 for Six Match. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoplite has 787 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Hoplite's written reviews are positive against 77% of Six Match's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hoplite | Six Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (787 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoplite/id782438457/reviews) | **[4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/six-match/id1327790148/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **787** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 77.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | #199 |
| Size | 39 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Douglas Cowley](https://appshunter.io/developer/782438460) | [Aaron Steed](https://appshunter.io/developer/647697142) |

## What reviewers say

### Hoplite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoplite/id782438457)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Paid · Puzzle, #106 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in challenging turn-based tactical combat on small maps. Strategize your moves carefully to overcome procedurally generated levels and unlock upgrades. Compete with friends on leaderboards and test your skills in daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical movement, Procedurally generated levels, Quest mode with upgrades, Challenge mode with daily challenges, Leaderboard rankings, Hard but fair gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple yet deep gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- 🕹️ Elegant and intuitive controls
- 💎 Excellent value for money
- 🔍 Surprising depth and strategy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or compatibility issues
- 🔧 Lack of landscape mode support
- 🔊 Mutes music/podcast playback
- 🕹️ Accidental moves due to controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch with certain OS versions
- Agility upgrade not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More game modes or levels
- Customization options for the character
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to start at higher levels


### Six Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/six-match/id1327790148)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a unique Match-3 puzzle experience where you must achieve matches within a limited number of turns. This game blends sliding tile mechanics with strategic coin matching, introducing special coins and mechanics for enhanced gameplay. Enjoy bite-sized challenges and a premium, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Match-3 with limited turns, Sliding tile puzzle mechanics, Special wild-card coins, Bomb creation, Card collection for bonus score, Un-matchable diamond collection, Coin-cage mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hoplite free?

Hoplite costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Six Match free?

Six Match costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hoplite or Six Match?

Six Match is rated higher. Hoplite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 787 ratings, while Six Match averages 4.8 from 47 ratings.

### Do Hoplite or Six Match have ads?

Neither Hoplite nor Six Match shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hoplite or Six Match?

Hoplite ships an update every 3 months, and Six Match every 3 months. Most recently, Hoplite was updated on October 19, 2026 and Six Match on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hoplite or Six Match?

Hoplite currently peaks at #70 in the App Store charts, and Six Match at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*