# Hex Jewels™ — user reviews > 77 indexed App Store user reviews of Hex Jewels™ by Boy Howdy Technology LLC, rated 4.78/5 from 402 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-jewels/id908463295/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-jewels/id908463295.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 327 · 4★ 48 · 3★ 14 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 1 ## What do users think of Hex Jewels™? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay - 👍 No time pressure or stress-inducing timers - 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing graphics - 🧠 Excellent brain workout and mental challenge - 🎮 Easy to pick up and play in short sessions - 💰 Free to play without mandatory purchases - ⏸️ Can pause and resume anytime without penalties - 🎯 Progressive difficulty that keeps players engaged - 🏆 Excellent customer service and support - 🔄 Smooth performance with no lag or crashes - 🎭 Variety of unique emoji and jewel designs - 🧩 Strategic gameplay requiring planning ahead **Cons** - 🐛 Game resets to level 1 after inactivity - 💣 Excessive bomb generation at higher levels - 😤 Extreme difficulty spike at levels 80-90 - 😞 Frustrating difficulty progression becomes stressful - 🔊 No in-app sound toggle option - ⚠️ Arbitrary level completion thresholds - 📊 Point counter not crediting valid combinations **Commonly reported bugs** - Progress not saved after closing app or inactivity - Game resets to level 1 unexpectedly - Point counter fails to credit valid moves - Bombs trigger too frequently at high levels **Most requested features** - Sound toggle within app settings - Hint button for stuck players - Back button for undoing moves - Achievement milestones and progression badges - Ability to clear entire board - Better save/progress persistence - Kindle Fire HD version ## Newest reviews (15 of 77) ### 5/5 — Fun! *2019-01-06, version 1.11* This game is fun yet challenging. No time limits, so it’s relaxing while still making me think. Prompt reply to email question. Highly recommended. ### 5/5 — Great Games *2018-07-03, version 1.9* I recently realized how many of the Boy Howdy games I’m playing. I like word games, but also have always been a mahjong (and similar games) fiend. Keep up the good work, the customer service is unparalleled! ### 5/5 — Play On! *2017-07-12, version 1.9* Love Boy Howdy games! Hex Jewels is current favorite. But at least six others get played a lot. ### 5/5 — Love Boy Howdy Games *2017-05-02, version 1.9* Boy Howdy games are all consistently good. Been playing many of their games for a long time and never get bored. Can play at your own speed and come back if interrupted. Thanks and keep up the good work. ### 5/5 — My Current Adiction *2017-03-16, version 1.8* This version has fewer rules, so definitely good for zoning, addictive play. ### 5/5 — Fun to Play *2017-02-28, version 1.8* Changeling buy not flustrating. ### 5/5 — Patty *2017-02-02, version 1.8* Love this game, it is so much fun. Than you! ### 5/5 — Great game *2017-01-27, version 1.8* Excellent game that's fun to play ### 5/5 — Hex Jewels is my favorite app *2017-01-11, version 1.8* I've been playing this game for years! It's my favorite one and my go to game every where I am. Ads are small and the app uses emojis that are funny. Try it you will love it! 😊👍🏻👏🏻However new front page looks silly-a kitten?????Where's our guy emoji? Please fix this. ### 5/5 — Jewel hex *2016-12-18, version 1.7* I love this game. ### 5/5 — Arbitrary level threshold Frustrating *2016-10-27, version 1.7* Great potential to be fun game but the arbitrary evaporation of play when you hit a certain number on each level is extremely frustrating. How about you let us continue playing out the board before a level is deemed complete? ### 5/5 — Great little app *2016-09-13, version 1.7* This is good to help my concentration and slow me down a little ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2016-08-27, version 1.5* I love this so much I can't leave it alone. I love the fact you can move the pieces wherever you want, a refreshing change to many other games. Totally addictive. ### 5/5 — Instantly Hooked *2016-07-21, version 1.5* I hesitated for along time downloading this game. Now I wonder about why? This is a very addicting game. I've played it now for a solid 3 hours. Another winner! Thank you Boy Howdy Technology! ### 5/5 — Hex jewels *2016-04-16, version 1.5* As with all Boy Howdy I have tried so far, this is so exciting I can't stop. Free, no timers, no web needed. So fast and colorful and entertaining. I play it every day. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Complaint! *2023-11-05* Wait everyone levels in the 40’s and above are hard. But when you get into the 80’s & 90’s it is almost impossible! I am on 90 now, THE BOMBS COME OFF EVERY 2-5 PLAYS!!! The game won’t even let you play. I DO NOT ASK FOR THE BOMBS, BUT THE GAME WON’T LET YOU DO ANYTHING OTHERWISE!! ### 3/5 — Starts at level one every time *2023-01-10, version 1.16* I get to level 20 and the next time I open the game I have to start over at level one. Don’t know why I should continue to play. ### 3/5 — Fun at first then awful *2018-12-31, version 1.11* I like Howdy Boy games largely because they are fun and free. But I end up deleting many after playing for a few days because they go from fun and relaxing to diabolical and stress inducing. This is one such game. As you advance in level the game becomes increasingly difficult. I don’t play games to feel frustrated, I play them to escape such feelings. You can go back to level 1, but that’s no fun once you know how to play. It was fun for a few days, but I am deleting. ### 3/5 — Hex Jewels *2014-11-02, version 1.0* The game is challenging and somewhat addictive. Good for occasional diversion. My biggest objection is that there is no way to turn off the sound without turning the sound off for the whole device. ### 4/5 — Challenging but fun *2020-03-23, version 1.13* I like this clever game. It’s easy to pick up when you have a few minutes. It’s not hard to play but you do have to think and plan. There’s strategy but the game is accessible. Thanks, Boy Howdy, for another good game! ### 4/5 — Review on Hex Jewels *2019-06-22, version 1.11* Whether I close the app or leave it open, when I don’t play for 10 or 15 minutes, I have to start from the beginning — Level 1. I thought the app said your score is always saved so you can pick back up where you left off. It would be awesome to not have to start over all the time. If not for this issue, I would have given a 5-star rating. Dava ### 4/5 — Hex Jewels *2015-05-29, version 1.3* Challenging and relaxing . This game is both which makes it fun and enjoyable! ### 4/5 — Enjoyable *2015-02-14, version 1.1* Fun to pick up and play anytime, for any amount of time. No stress, just colorful escapism, and it's FREE! ### 4/5 — Hex *2015-01-08, version 1.1* Simple but addictive. ### 4/5 — Game time *2015-01-06, version 1.1* I am addicted to this game. It is challenging and entertaining, however there is something wrong with point counter. I will make a combination and not get credited. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Hex Jewels *2023-11-03, version 1.20* A really big challenge! I have been stuck on level 44 for some time but I will keep on playing! It gives the eye hand and brain a great workout! Now stuck on level 47...for quite awhile...but still recommend this “jewel” of a game!! Stuck on 49...but the sheer challenge will keep me striving. ### 5/5 — Maybe my favorite *2023-09-28, version 1.19* This might be the most engaging game on my phone. It continues to be moderately challenging, but also allows me to suspend play for a few minutes to many weeks. And I always come back to it. ### 5/5 — Hex Jewels *2021-07-16, version 1.15* A really big challenge! I have been stuck on level 44 for some time but I will keep on playing! It gives the eye hand and brain a great workout! Now stuck on level 47...for quite awhile...but still recommend this “jewel” of a game!! ### 5/5 — Fun game! *2021-06-08, version 1.15* This is a cool game, it looks easy but gets harder as you go along, i would recommend this game. If you like games that are a challenge, then this game is a winner! ### 5/5 — Challenging and Fun *2021-04-30, version 1.15* I’ve been enjoying Hex Jewels for some time. It never gets old, trying to clear the screen before the jewels pile up. And the most oddball jewel-icons show up. Thoroughly enjoying it! ### 5/5 — Hex jewels *2021-03-06, version 1.15* Love this game can be challenging great game colourful awesome ### 5/5 — Addictive.... *2021-01-05, version 1.15* Cant get past level 38.......I’ve tried for months so no go! ### 5/5 — Brilliant game! *2020-10-02, version 1.14* Wow this game it's very addictive… well done 👍😃 I have been playing this game for years now and I’m enjoying very much very good solitaire to play with. I certainly recommend 👍 ### 5/5 — Fun to play the game *2019-08-22, version 1.12* It’s fun to play this game. Not very hard at the same time lot of fun. If you are depressed or waiting for someone or just to pass some time, playing this game give you positive mindset. ### 5/5 — A relaxing way to pass the time *2019-06-12* I really enjoy this game as a way to pass time when I don’t particularly want to concentrate or focus too much. It’s relaxing and pleasant. I have also found the service behind it brilliant. When my iPad “died” and I hadn’t backed up my games, they worked quickly and so helpfully to sort this for me. Very impressed. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-01.*