# Hex Isle Map vs Thangs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hex Isle Map at 100% against Thangs's 24%. Hex Isle Map also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Thangs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hex Isle Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thangs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hex Isle Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thangs has 117 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Hex Isle Map's written reviews are positive against 24% of Thangs's.

Hex Isle Map ships an update every 14 months, Thangs weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hex Isle Map | Thangs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-isle-map/id836980306/reviews)** | [3.0 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thangs/id1636718933/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **117** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 23.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nikolai Abalov](https://appshunter.io/developer/698149178) | [Physna, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636718935) |

## What reviewers say

### Hex Isle Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-isle-map/id836980306)

This utility app assists in generating random or balanced maps for the board game Catan. It supports various extensions and player counts, offering zoomable map views for faster game setup.

**Highlights:** Random map generation, Even (fair) board generation, Supports Catan extensions, Zoomable map view, Faster game setup, Universal app support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generous Tip | $2.99 | one-time |


### Thangs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thangs/id1636718933)

Explore the largest 3D model search engine with over 15 million models. Discover new creators and connect with a growing community for CAD, 3D printing, AR, and VR applications. Find or upload tens of thousands of models weekly across various 3D formats.

**Highlights:** Largest 3D search engine, Over 15 million 3D models, Discover 3D creators, Support for 30+ 3D formats, Filters for 3D printing, Connect with creators

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient 3D model search across multiple platforms
- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
- 💡 Image-based search functionality
- 🔄 Seamless syncing with website account
- 📱 Easy browsing on mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App stuck on splash/loading screen (critical)
- 🖼️ Images fail to load or display
- 🔐 Login functionality broken with 2FA
- ⚠️ Frequent app crashes
- 🔗 Paywall blocking most content

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on splash screen and never loads
- Image preview loading failures
- 2FA login code submission button hidden behind keyboard
- Email/password login not functional
- App crashes within minutes of use

**Requested features**

- Direct download functionality from mobile app
- Dark mode option
- Ability to view liked models on mobile
- Zoom functionality for model images
- Save to collections feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hex Isle Map free?

Hex Isle Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thangs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hex Isle Map or Thangs?

Hex Isle Map is rated higher. Hex Isle Map averages 5.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Thangs averages 3.0 from 117 ratings.

### Do Hex Isle Map or Thangs have ads?

Neither Hex Isle Map nor Thangs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hex Isle Map or Thangs?

Hex Isle Map ships an update every 14 months, and Thangs weekly. Most recently, Hex Isle Map was updated on June 7, 2026 and Thangs on September 25, 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.*