Comparison

HEXASWEEPER vs Zip Connection

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HEXASWEEPER

Features
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It is a game that opens the panel so as not to hit the bomb hidden in the hexagonal panel. Several bombs are hidden in an area lined with hexagonal panels. The game is cleared when you open all the panels except the bomb. The open panel shows the number of adjacent bombs. Let's open the panel with that as a hint!

About

Zip Connection

Features
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Zip Connection is a clean, satisfying logic puzzle where your goal is simple: draw a continuous path that connects all the numbers in order and fills every single cell on the grid. No empty squares. No skipped numbers. Every move counts. HOW TO PLAY Start from number 1 and connect the numbers in order Your path must pass through every cell on the grid Reach the last number before time runs out Use hints if you get stuck or challenge yourself to go hint-free FEATURES * 1,000+ handcrafted puzzles across four difficulty levels * A brand new Daily Challenge every day * Every puzzle is timed * Hint system, Let the game guide you one step at a time * Collection, revisit and replay every puzzle you've solved * Supports Dark & Light mode automatically DIFFICULTY LEVELS Easy (5×5) - perfect for learning the rules Medium (6×6, 7×7) - a satisfying daily workout Hard (8×8, 9×9) - for serious puzzle solvers Expert (10×10–12×12) - only the sharpest minds finish these DAILY CHALLENGE One unique puzzle every day. Complete it to keep your streak alive. Come back tomorrow for a new one. CLEAN & FOCUSED No unnecessary features. No cluttered UI. Just you, the grid, and the numbers. Terms of use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HEXASWEEPER2 screens
Zip Connection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HEXASWEEPER at none against Zip Connection's 4. HEXASWEEPER also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.2). Zip Connection's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 13 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Zip Connection sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. HEXASWEEPER asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HEXASWEEPER ships an update every 13 months, Zip Connection daily. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
HEXASWEEPER versus Zip Connection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHEXASWEEPERZip Connection
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChisato Matsuzakiibrahim efnan Eser

In-app purchases

None

HEXASWEEPER

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Zip Connection

One-time4
  • Small Hint Pack$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Medium Hint Pack$2.99
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  • Large Hint Pack$5.99

Questions

Is HEXASWEEPER free?
HEXASWEEPER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zip Connection free?
Zip Connection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HEXASWEEPER or Zip Connection have ads?
Zip Connection shows ads; HEXASWEEPER does not.
Which is updated more often, HEXASWEEPER or Zip Connection?
HEXASWEEPER ships an update every 13 months, and Zip Connection daily. Most recently, HEXASWEEPER was updated on October 2, 2026 and Zip Connection on October 7, 2026.

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