HexFiller vs Pattern Prodigy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HexFiller
A strategy game where you capture hexagons to outmaneuver an opponent. It features simple controls and a clean interface, perfect for quick play sessions. The game helps develop pattern recognition and strategic thinking.
- Hexagon capture gameplay
- Strategic blocking mechanics
- Pattern recognition challenges
- Quick game sessions
- Player statistics tracking
- In-game hints and instructions
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An early home-computer strategy game carefully re-designed with a clean, simple interface for the iPhone and iPad. Winning against the computer requires both a good strategy and the ability to recognize spacial patterns. Select a color to capture hexagons of that color adjoining the hexagons you have already captured. Block your opponent with strategic moves. Capture more hexagons than the iPhone/iPad to win. Each game is short so you can play when you have a few minutes to spare. Statistics shows your record over time. Easy to learn how to play with a "Hint" overlay at game startup which can be hidden when you no longer need it. Plus a good instructions page to more fully describe the game. Minimal settings to worry about: select to play against the strategy of either Player A or Player B; enter your name to personalize your game. NOTES: (1) This game may be difficult for color-blind players. (2) If you enjoy the game, let us know what changes and enhancements you would like.
Pattern Prodigy
Test your logical reasoning and pattern recognition skills. This game presents a series of numbers and challenges you to identify the underlying pattern to predict the next number in the sequence. It offers a progressively challenging experience for players.
- Identify number patterns
- Test logical reasoning
- Progressive difficulty
- Develop problem-solving skills
- Engaging number puzzles
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Can you figure out the next number? Use your logic and test your skills to discover the pattern. It starts easy but gets tough! Good Luck!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HexFiller at none against Pattern Prodigy's 3. HexFiller also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (83% vs 64%). Pattern Prodigy's advantage is ratings volume (209 vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Pattern Prodigy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. HexFiller asks for nothing beyond the download.
HexFiller holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pattern Prodigy has 209 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of HexFiller's written reviews are positive against 64% of Pattern Prodigy's.
HexFiller ships an update every 17 months, Pattern Prodigy every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HexFiller | Pattern Prodigy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | 4.5 (209 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 63.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 209 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 15 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gold Creek Enterprises Ltd. | GammaLateral LLC |
Customer experience
HexFiller
Pattern Prodigy
In-app purchases
HexFiller
No in-app purchases
Pattern Prodigy
- Get 30 Hints$0.99
- Get 70 Hints$1.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
