# Bix

> Arcade game where players draw shapes to capture territory while avoiding balls. (iPhone/iPad app by Padadaz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bix/id294842200 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Padadaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/288177711)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 403 App Store ratings · 326 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek and 21 more
- Released: 2008-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-07-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bix/id294842200/reviews.md

## What is Bix?

Take control of the playfield! Join over one million players!

Bix is an addictive game in which you control a tracer: draw shapes without hitting the balls to take control of the game board. Take control of 75% of the board to reach the next level! Don't forget to trap the special balls to unleash their special power.

You only have three lives: how far can you go ?

## Key features

- Draw shapes to capture territory
- Avoid hitting moving balls
- Capture 75% of the board to advance
- Trap special balls for power-ups
- Limited lives gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Bix?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Retro arcade style
- 👍 Addictive and engaging
- 💡 Reminds players of classic Qix game

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔁 Forced to restart from level 1 after losing
- 🎮 Unresponsive or glitchy controls
- 🔍 Lack of save/continue option

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes when making certain moves
- Balls get stuck and prevent progress
- Crashes occur randomly during gameplay
- Issues with iOS 14+ compatibility

**Most requested features**

- Save/continue option to resume progress
- Ability to start at higher levels
- More level variety and difficulty options
- Improved performance and stability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 326)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bix/id294842200/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The best

*2026-07-27, version 2.3*

This is literally my favorite iPhone game. It’s a gem that holds up year after year. Try to beat Dub of Man!

### 2/5 — Crashes

*2026-06-28, version 2.3*

Ball gets stuck and starts game over. Please fix

### 5/5 — Best game for retro gamers that are on iOS 9

*2026-04-22, version 2.3*

It’s that good!

### 4/5 — Fun game

*2026-03-20, version 2.3*

Often freezes for no reason.

### 2/5 — Kinda lame

*2026-03-03, version 2.3*

I’m doing well. But now I have to start back at level one I get all the way back up to level 12 and I have to go back to level one every time.  That’s dumb. Send me back to level five send me back to level 10 but level one every single time that’s dumb.

### 1/5 — Beware of “no ads”

*2026-02-26, version 2.3*

Fun game, but paying to remove ads doesn’t work and you won’t get a refund.

### 1/5 — Glitchy!

*2026-02-23, version 2.3*

I used to play this game quite frequently. I found myself using the challenge version, but went back to this version recently. After a couple of levels, it runs very choppy and is annoying to play. Not sure if anyone would update this older app, but it’s not worth playing unless they do.

### 1/5 — Quickly insisting on payment

*2026-01-05, version 2.3*

Not that good

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2025-12-19, version 2.3*

Fun but crashes

### 2/5 — Great game

*2025-12-15, version 2.3*

Great game but crashes around level 5, must get a fix, otherwise fun to play

## Frequently asked questions about Bix

### What is Bix?

Bix is an addictive arcade game where players control a tracer to draw shapes and capture territory on a game board. The objective is to take control of 75% of the board to advance to the next level.

### How do I play Bix?

You control a tracer to draw shapes on the game board. You must avoid hitting the moving balls. Successfully trapping special balls will unleash their unique powers, aiding your progress.

### Is Bix free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience or acquire items within the game.

### What is the goal of Bix?

The primary goal is to capture 75% of the game board by drawing shapes without hitting the balls. Players must also strategically trap special balls to utilize their power-ups and overcome challenges.

### What makes Bix challenging?

The game features limited lives, meaning players have only three chances to succeed. The presence of moving balls and the need to capture territory strategically adds to the challenge.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2017-11-01

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

iOS 11 bug fixes

### 2.1 — 2015-11-30

Refreshed look

### 2.0 — 2015-11-07

Major upgrade featuring:
- Support for latest devices and iOS 9
- Game Center Leaderboard
- Music and Sound
- Various Bug Fixes and much more!

### 1.5.6 — 2009-11-02

- Improved smoothness on 3GS
- Reduced download size

### 1.5.5 — 2009-05-07

Fixes crash bug introduced in 1.5.4

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