kubic vs hex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
kubic
This optical illusion puzzle game challenges players to construct impossible structures inspired by M.C. Escher's art. With a clean design and minimalistic graphics, it offers over 60 mind-bending puzzles across various geometric and spatial themes. Features include layer locking, zoom, and an in-game hint system to aid progression.
- Optical illusion puzzles
- M.C. Escher inspired designs
- Geometric and impossible objects
- Layer locking and manipulation
- Zoom and view controls
- In-game hint system
- Progress syncing via iCloud
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***** #1 Puzzle Game in over 20 Countries! ***** ***** "This quirky puzzle game bends the limits of space and reality to make you create structures that, in theory, should be impossible to replicate." - Pocket Gamer 8/10 ***** ***** "As soothing as it is challenging, this grown-up puzzler opened our minds. Time flew by as we recreated sculpture after sculpture in increasingly difficult configurations. The game’s 3D graphics invite focus and sharpen problem-solving skills, making it an entertaining brain-builder. M.C. Escher would be impressed by the twisty, physics-defying structures." - App Store Notes ***** kubic is a unique optical illusion puzzle game based on M.C. Escher's art, impossible objects and other geometric designs. The object is to construct the goal configuration from a number of pieces. Presented in a simple, clean design and minimalistic art, kubic is a premium game with over 60 escher-esque puzzles. When you click on a piece, it pops to the front-most layer, and may overlap other pieces. When you combine the pieces, they do not merge. If there are extra pieces, you may hide them behind the others. You can also lock layers and drag pieces without changing their layer order. You can also use two finger pinch to zoom in and out and drag the view for a better control. If you are stuck on a puzzle you can simply skip it and re-visit at a later time. Rest assured, all puzzles can be solved but beware, some puzzles are hard! Just take your time...Tip: It helps to plan ahead and build figures from back to front. If you truly get stuck, there is a in-game hint system. You can use it to get started or even get the whole puzzle solved. Levels divided in 6 groups: • Ocean - "2D" Shapes are basically two-dimensional arrangements. • Desert - "3D" Shapes appear to be three-dimensional, but remember to think in two dimensions. • Mountain - "Convex/Concave" These optical illusions are inspired by Escher's famous "Convex and Concave" lithograph. • Sky - "Up/Down" These optical illusions are inspired by the Penrose Triangle featured in Escher's lithograph "Waterfall”. • Escher - Based on letter designs that spell out MC ESCHER. • Print - Based on the printable magazine version of Convex-Concave puzzles. Kubic is localized and supports 12 languages including English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish Game supports iCloud for progress syncing between devices. Convex Concave puzzles from the Heaven and Earth game are included with permission. The puzzles were designed by Scott Kim, Puzzlemaster (scottkim.com), and the Heaven & Earth team. Enjoy!
hex
This puzzle game challenges your logic and creativity to form perfect hexes. Progress through increasingly complex levels that test your IQ and problem-solving skills with unique mechanics and vibrant visuals. Enjoy a relaxing soundtrack designed to boost concentration.
- Unique hex-themed puzzles
- Challenging gameplay mechanics
- Vibrant geometric visuals
- Relaxing brain-boosting soundtrack
- Adaptive difficulty levels
- Progressive learning experience
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Step into a world where your IQ and brain are put to the ultimate test in a thrilling journey to uncover the hidden secrets of the hex. In this mind-bending puzzle game, your objective is clear: form the perfect hex in every level. But the path to success is far from simple. Each stage introduces unique challenges that will push the boundaries of your problem-solving skills, logic, and creativity. Can your brain rise to the challenge? As you progress through the game, the hex becomes more than just a shape - it becomes the key to unlocking increasingly complex puzzles. Your IQ will be tested as each level grows more intricate, requiring deep thinking and sharp intuition. From basic hexes to complex geometric forms, the game constantly challenges your brainpower, forcing you to think outside the box and discover new ways to solve puzzles. - Unique Hex-Themed Puzzles: Every level revolves around the concept of the hex, but no two puzzles are alike. Some require precision, others demand abstract thinking, but all will challenge your IQ and brain in ways you've never imagined. Whether you're connecting points, rotating shapes, or combining elements, every stage offers a new and engaging take on the hex. - Challenging Gameplay Mechanics: Put your brain to work as you explore diverse mechanics. The game plays with geometry and logic, pushing your IQ to its limits as you figure out how to create the elusive hex. Each puzzle is a test of both intelligence and creativity, making every win feel like a true brainpower achievement. - Vibrant Visuals: The minimalist, geometric art style sharpens your focus on the puzzles while delivering visually striking levels filled with vibrant, contrasting colors. The visual design highlights the beauty of hexes and the symmetry of shapes, while also engaging your mind to look for solutions in every angle and line. - Relaxing Brain-Boosting Soundtrack: Boost your concentration with the soothing background music, designed to help your brain relax even as you take on increasingly tough challenges. The calming soundtrack keeps your mind sharp, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the game’s IQ-boosting puzzles. - Adaptive Difficulty Levels: The game’s difficulty curve adapts to challenge your growing IQ and puzzle-solving abilities. As you progress, you’ll find puzzles that are more challenging, requiring you to use every ounce of brainpower and ingenuity. The variety of puzzles ensures that no level feels repetitive, keeping your mind constantly engaged. - Progressive Learning Experience: As the levels get more complex, the game’s intelligent learning system helps you adapt to new mechanics with ease. You’ll gradually unlock advanced strategies and new ways to solve puzzles, training your brain to see hexes in more dynamic and inventive ways. By the end, you’ll be a master of both geometry and logic. Are you smart enough to solve every hex puzzle? Will your IQ and brainpower be enough to master the ultimate challenge without any hints? Are you prepared to unlock the secrets of hexes and boost your intelligence with every puzzle? The journey to hex mastery starts here. Strengthen your brain, sharpen your IQ. Let the quest for hex begin now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: hex at 100% against kubic's 36%. hex also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). kubic's advantage is ratings volume (245 vs 21). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. kubic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. hex asks for nothing beyond the download.
hex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: kubic has 245 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of kubic's written reviews are positive against 100% of hex's.
| Parameter | kubic | hex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (245 ratings) | 5.0 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 245 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 383 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pixel Envision Ltd. | Raul Davrishev |
Customer experience
kubic
hex
Bugs and requests
kubic
Reported bugs
5 issues- Tiles not sticking correctly
- App won't launch offline
- App won't load/crashes on launch
- In-app purchase attempts forced
- Bug with in-app purchase activation
Requested features
5 requests- Fix tile placement issues
- Improve difficulty curve
- Option to rotate puzzles
- Option to lock in pieces
- Dark mode for night play
hex
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
kubic
- 10 Hints$0.99
- No Ads$1.99
- 25 Hints$1.99
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- 50 Hints$2.99
- 100 Hints$3.99
hex
No in-app purchases









