Comparison

Potion Punch vs HexSweeper

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

Head to head
About

Potion Punch

Manage and grow a vibrant fantasy potion shop. Mix colorful potions, cook exotic snacks, and serve a variety of fantastical customers. Upgrade your shop across multiple locations to become the ultimate potion-maker.

Highlights
  • Color-based potion mixing
  • Cook exotic fantasy snacks
  • Serve diverse fantasy customers
  • Upgrade shop with furniture and equipment
  • 7 unique shop locations
  • Hundreds of upgrade options
Features
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Run and grow your own potion shop like an absolute boss in the most colorful time-management game ever! MIX COLORFUL POTIONS When we say colorful, we mean it quite literally. Through clever mixing and matching, master color theory and concoct potions that span the color spectrum! COOK EXOTIC SNACKS You won't find these dishes anywhere in the world! Stock up on tasty Geckos, Mandragora Roots, and Dragon Meat that are oh so yummy to the tummy! SERVE CRAZY CUSTOMERS What do Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, and Goblins have in common? They're all crazy for potions, that's what! Keep an eye out for self-important characters such as Mayor Polly T. Sean and Prospector Boar O'Mear. UPGRADE YOUR SHOP Set up shop in 7 unique locations across the land - from the cheery Starluck Village to the majestic Emberlion Kingdom! Get better equipment and pimp up your shop with furniture and decorations to keep weary travelers happy. Prioritize and customize according to your play style. BE THE ULTIMATE POTION-MAKER What are you waiting for? These potions won't make themselves! Play Potion Punch and have FUN for FREE today. FEATURES: • Color-based gameplay (loosely based on color theory) • An endless array of potion possibilities created through a combination of essences, gels, garnishes, and spell runes • A variety of customers of different races with different tastes • Special VIP customers and personalities • 7 unique locations • Hundreds of upgrades to choose from! • Hours of FUN! Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news. Twitter: @MonstronautsInc Facebook: http://facebook.com/monstronauts NOTES: • This game is free to play, but you can choose to pay real money for some items. You can disable in-app purchasing by adjusting your device settings • This game features advertisements

About

HexSweeper

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HexSweeper puts a twist on the classic Minesweeper, using hexagonal tiles to create a more dynamic and intricate puzzle with each hexagon adding new dimensions to your strategy as you work to locate all hidden mines. Mines are randomly placed within a honeycomb of possibilities so sometimes it can be better to be lucky than good! Free to Play No Adverts The perfect bathroom break distraction!

Screenshots

Potion Punch4 screens
HexSweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HexSweeper at none against Potion Punch's 22. HexSweeper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 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. Potion Punch sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. HexSweeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Potion Punch ships an update every 3 months, HexSweeper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Potion Punch versus HexSweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPotion PunchHexSweeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonstronautsAlan Watton

Bugs and requests

Potion Punch

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game progress lost after restoring purchases
  • Customers not appearing in certain levels
  • Daily quest rewards not registering properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and locations to explore
  • Ability to listen to music while playing
  • Improved tutorial and guidance for new players
  • More frequent special guest appearances

HexSweeper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

22 purchases

Potion Punch

One-time22
  • Handful of Coins$1.99
  • Handful of Gems$1.99
  • Iron Pot$3.99
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  • Pouch of Coins$4.99
  • Pouch of Gems$4.99
  • V-Day Loot$4.99
  • Steel Pot$4.99
  • Brass Pot$6.99
  • Easter Loot$9.99
  • Bag of Gems (50% off)$9.99
  • Anniversary Loot$9.99
  • Halloween Loot$9.99
  • Lunar New Year Loot$9.99
  • Day of the Dead Loot$9.99
  • Holiday Loot$14.99
  • Silver Pot$14.99
  • Bag of Coins$19.99
  • Bag of Gems$19.99
  • Gold Pot$24.99
  • Box of Coins$49.99
  • Box of Gems$49.99
  • Crate of Gems$99.99
None

HexSweeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Potion Punch free?
Potion Punch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HexSweeper free?
HexSweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Potion Punch or HexSweeper have ads?
Potion Punch shows ads; HexSweeper does not.
Which is updated more often, Potion Punch or HexSweeper?
Potion Punch ships an update every 3 months, and HexSweeper fortnightly. Most recently, Potion Punch was updated on October 13, 2026 and HexSweeper on October 8, 2026.

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