# Darkness. vs Hexoboy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Darkness. at none against Hexoboy's 10. Darkness. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). Hexoboy's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (47 vs 9). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hexoboy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Darkness. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hexoboy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexoboy has 47 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Darkness.'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Hexoboy's.

Darkness. ships an update weekly, Hexoboy every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Darkness. | Hexoboy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkness/id1091598012/reviews) | **[4.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexoboy-2d-puzzle-platformer/id1580575379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [AppsbyMe](https://appshunter.io/developer/521096935) | [Oleksandr Mykhailov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036995762) |

## What reviewers say

### Darkness.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkness/id1091598012)

A unique puzzle game that challenges players to solve eight distinct puzzles without visual aids. Success relies on using audio cues and physical interactions to overcome the darkness and unlock each challenge.

**Highlights:** Audio-based puzzle solving, Physical interaction mechanics, Eight unique puzzle types, Immersive dark environment, No visual interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hexoboy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexoboy-2d-puzzle-platformer/id1580575379)

Embark on a brain-teasing adventure in a minimalistic 2D world. Solve clever logic puzzles and overcome charming challenges with simple controls. Enjoy relaxing platforming and explore vibrant hexagonal landscapes.

**Highlights:** Unique puzzle platformer blend, Simple move and jump controls, Dozens of hand-crafted levels, Minimalistic 2D visuals, Offline play supported, Classic 8-bit inspired music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yellow world | $0.99 | one-time |
| Olive world | $0.99 | one-time |
| Peach world | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium coin pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diable ads + coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big coin pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super VIP | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Darkness. free?

Darkness. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hexoboy free?

Hexoboy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Darkness. or Hexoboy?

Hexoboy is rated higher. Darkness. averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Hexoboy averages 4.6 from 47 ratings.

### Do Darkness. or Hexoboy have ads?

Hexoboy shows ads; Darkness. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Darkness. or Hexoboy?

Darkness. ships an update weekly, and Hexoboy every 6 months. Most recently, Darkness. was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hexoboy on October 27, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*