Hoplite vs Snapzzle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hoplite
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.
- Turn-based tactical movement
- Procedurally generated levels
- Quest mode with upgrades
- Challenge mode with daily challenges
- Leaderboard rankings
- Hard but fair gameplay
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"Blanket recommendation for this one." - Pocket Tactics (5 stars) "It's very simple to learn, but there's a huge amount of depth to the game" - Touch Arcade (5 stars) Hoplite is a turn-based strategy game focusing on tactical movement around small maps. This game is designed to be hard, yet fair. You'll need to think before you act if you hope to win. Every move counts! Quest Mode: • Make strategical choices to upgrade your abilities as you dive deeper into the underworld. • Earn achievements and unlock access to new upgrades. • Procedurally generated levels give a new experience every play. • Challenge your friends and see how you rank on the leaderboard. Challenge mode: • Jump straight into the action with a randomized set of upgrades. • Try to beat the daily challenge or play predetermined challenges at two difficulty levels.
Snapzzle
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Challenge your mind with Snapzzle — the ultimate picture puzzle experience! Slide, solve, and conquer beautifully crafted puzzles across 50 unique challenges spanning 10 progressively harder levels. SLIDING PUZZLES REIMAGINED Start with classic 3x3 grids and work your way up to mind-bending 10x10 challenges. Every puzzle uses stunning images that come alive as you piece them together. THREE WAYS TO PLAY • Relaxed Mode — Take your time. No pressure, no timer, just pure puzzle enjoyment. • Timed Mode — Race the clock for bonus points and prove your speed. • Challenge Mode — Meet specific move and time targets to earn maximum stars. CLIMB THE RANKS Earn points with every puzzle and rise through 7 rank tiers — from Beginner to Legend. Earn up to 3 stars per challenge and track your improvement over time. DAILY GOALS & STREAKS Stay motivated with daily goals that reward consistency. Build your streak day after day and watch your skills sharpen. SAVE & RESUME ANYTIME Save up to 3 games in progress and pick up exactly where you left off — same pieces, same timer, same progress. YOUR PHOTOS, YOUR PUZZLES Turn any photo into a puzzle! Import images from your gallery or snap a new one to create personalized challenges. DESIGNED FOR DELIGHT • Beautiful gradient UI that's easy on the eyes • Satisfying sound effects and haptic feedback • Smooth animations and celebrations • Works completely offline — no internet required Free to play. No ads. Just puzzles.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Snapzzle at Free against Hoplite's $3.99. Hoplite's advantage is chart position (#38 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases 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
Snapzzle is free to download; Hoplite costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Hoplite | Snapzzle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (787 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 787 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #38 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Douglas Cowley | Hilltop Software Limited Liability Company |
Bugs and requests
Hoplite
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes on launch with certain OS versions
- Agility upgrade not functioning properly
Requested features
4 requests- More game modes or levels
- Customization options for the character
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to start at higher levels
Snapzzle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hoplite
No in-app purchases
Snapzzle
No in-app purchases









