# Block the Pig vs Hex Takeover

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block the Pig at 75% against Hex Takeover's 20%. Block the Pig also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Hex Takeover's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block the Pig sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hex Takeover sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hex Takeover holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hex Takeover has 3.3K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Block the Pig's written reviews are positive against 20% of Hex Takeover's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Block the Pig ships an update every 13 months, Hex Takeover every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block the Pig | Hex Takeover |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-the-pig/id875165613/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-takeover/id1570925517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 19.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladislav Aleksandrov](https://appshunter.io/developer/875165616) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Block the Pig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-the-pig/id875165613)

A turn-based puzzle game where you strategically place hexagonal blocks to trap a runaway pig.  Advance through increasingly challenging mazes and compete on leaderboards. Unlock achievements and sharpen your spatial reasoning skills.

**Highlights:** Turn-based hex block placement, Strategic escape route blocking, Infinite random levels, Leaderboard competition, Achievement unlocking, Relaxing ambient atmosphere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Hex Takeover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-takeover/id1570925517)

Engage in a turn-based strategy game where the goal is to conquer the most hexagonal tiles. Choose between cloning or jumping your pieces to outmaneuver opponents and expand your territory. Explore diverse levels and challenges in this mentally stimulating conquest.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy gameplay, Hexagonal board conquest, Tile cloning and jumping mechanics, Multiple levels and difficulties, Map exploration and challenges, Unlockable characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 10 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 40 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Automatic Ads Bundle 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Automatic Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Automatic Ads Bundle 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Automatic Ads Bundle 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 850 Gems | $69.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Makes you think
- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🚀 Easy to pick up and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes often
- 💰 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🤖 Poor AI and repetitive levels
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Coins not properly awarded
- League standings not loading properly
- Game freezing and requiring restart

**Requested features**

- More level variety and difficulty options
- Restore online multiplayer mode
- Better coin/gem earning system
- Custom player/avatar creation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block the Pig free?

Block the Pig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hex Takeover free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Block the Pig or Hex Takeover?

Hex Takeover is rated higher. Block the Pig averages 3.9 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Hex Takeover averages 4.5 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Block the Pig or Hex Takeover have ads?

Both Block the Pig and Hex Takeover show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block the Pig or Hex Takeover?

Block the Pig ships an update every 13 months, and Hex Takeover every 3 weeks. Most recently, Block the Pig was updated on October 20, 2026 and Hex Takeover on October 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.*