# GoQuest vs Hex

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hex at none against GoQuest's 1. Hex also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). GoQuest's advantage is ratings volume (574 vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoQuest sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Hex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoQuest has 574 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of GoQuest's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hex's.

GoQuest ships an update every 6 weeks, Hex every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoQuest | Hex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goquest/id834841918/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-strategy-board-game/id1633571303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **574** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindwalk Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/834841921) | [Sylvia Mosharraf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633571305) |

## What reviewers say

### GoQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goquest/id834841918)

Play the ancient board game of Go online with players worldwide, from beginners to pros. Study live games, challenge friends, and improve your skills with AI-powered Tsumego problems. Offers multiple board sizes for varied gameplay.

**Highlights:** Online Go multiplayer, Play with beginners and bots, Watch live games, Study games, 9x9, 13x13, 19x19 boards, Tsumego Challenge, Play with friends

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $1.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick matchmaking
- 👍 Convenient for quick games
- 👍 Good for learning and improving
- 👍 Variety of player skill levels
- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent scoring/results
- 🐛 Matchmaking issues - mismatched opponents
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in ranking/scoring system
- 🔍 Limited customization options (time controls, komi)
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect scoring/result determination
- Disconnection issues causing lost games
- Placement issues - stones placed incorrectly
- Bugs with reporting/feedback system

**Requested features**

- Add chat functionality to connect with opponents
- Implement 19x19 board size option
- Provide detailed game history and analysis
- Allow players to add friends and challenge each other
- Improve time controls and add byo-yomi


### Hex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-strategy-board-game/id1633571303)

A two-player strategy board game where players aim to connect opposite sides of the board with their colored pieces. It's a simple yet deep game of strategic placement and foresight.

**Highlights:** Two-player gameplay, Connect opposite sides, Strategic piece placement, Simple rules, Deep strategy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoQuest free?

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

### Is Hex free?

Hex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GoQuest or Hex?

Hex is rated higher. GoQuest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 574 ratings, while Hex averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do GoQuest or Hex have ads?

GoQuest shows ads; Hex does not.

### Which is updated more often, GoQuest or Hex?

GoQuest ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hex every 3 days. Most recently, GoQuest was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hex on October 24, 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.*