Comparison

HexFiller vs Block

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Hexagon capture gameplay
  • Strategic blocking mechanics
  • Pattern recognition challenges
  • Quick game sessions
  • Player statistics tracking
  • In-game hints and instructions
Features
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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.

About

Block

A free-to-play puzzle game where you swipe blocks to break chains and clear the board. It offers over 150 levels, timed challenges, and a relaxing endless mode, all with a minimalist art style and accessibility options.

Highlights
  • Over 150 puzzle levels
  • Arcade and Zen game modes
  • Daily leaderboards
  • Minimalist art style
  • Colorblind accessibility
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Chain blocks and remove them from the board in Block-Chain, a new free-to-play puzzle game by Studio Aubergine! Available for both iPhone and iPad. Features: • Test your puzzle solving skills in over 150 levels, with more to come! • Easy-to-learn mechanics – swipe and tap your way to victory! • Race against the clock and remove as many blocks as you can in arcade mode. • Chill out in endless zen mode, and see how many boards you can clear. • Competitive daily leaderboards. • Colorful, minimalist art style. • Accessibility features for those with colorblindness.

Screenshots

HexFiller3 screens
Block3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HexFiller at none against Block's 1. HexFiller also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Block's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 17 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Block sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HexFiller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HexFiller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block has 63 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of HexFiller's written reviews are positive against 100% of Block's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HexFiller ships an update every 17 months, Block every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
HexFiller versus Block: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexFillerBlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.7 (63 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings463 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.06.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGold Creek Enterprises Ltd.Studio Aubergine, LLC

Customer experience

HexFiller

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Block

All ratings62 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HexFiller

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Block

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is HexFiller free?
HexFiller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block free?
Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HexFiller or Block?
HexFiller is rated higher. HexFiller averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Block averages 4.7 from 63 ratings.
Do HexFiller or Block have ads?
Neither HexFiller nor Block shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HexFiller or Block?
HexFiller ships an update every 17 months, and Block every 9 days. Most recently, HexFiller was updated on November 2, 2026 and Block on November 2, 2026.

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