# Block! Hexa Puzzle™ vs Flow Free

The clearest difference is update cadence: Block! Hexa Puzzle™ at every 8 days against Flow Free's every 5 months. Block! Hexa Puzzle™ also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 10K). Flow Free's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (84% vs 61%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block! Hexa Puzzle™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Flow Free sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flow Free holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43K and 10K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Block! Hexa Puzzle™'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Flow Free's.

Block! Hexa Puzzle™ ships an update every 8 days, Flow Free every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block! Hexa Puzzle™ | Flow Free |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-hexa-puzzle/id1095572547/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-hexes/id1145541321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 297 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BitMango, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465882936) | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) |

## What reviewers say

### Block! Hexa Puzzle™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-hexa-puzzle/id1095572547)

This addictive puzzle game challenges your spatial intelligence with unique hexagonal pieces. Drag and fit blocks to fill the frame, with over 300 levels offering increasing difficulty. Enjoy a relaxing, no-time-limit experience with stunning graphics and soothing sounds.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal block puzzle gameplay, Over 300 unique levels, No time limits, Offline play supported, Stunning graphics and soothing sounds, Easy to learn, fun to master

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 590 Coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 480 Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 620 Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,280Coin | $6.99 | one-time |
| 110 Hints | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1,320 Coin | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bright and realistic
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing
- 👍 Helps with autism
- 👍 Long-lasting and nostalgic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads after every level/puzzle
- 🐛 Inconsistent/rigged gift box rewards
- 🔋 Too many ads drain battery
- 🐛 Screen goes black after ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Gift box rewards are always 5 coins
- Ads cause screen to go black
- App crashes and freezes frequently

**Requested features**

- Earn coins/hints after each level
- More variety in gift box rewards
- Reduce frequency of ads
- Ability to save progress across devices


### Flow Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-hexes/id1145541321)

Connect matching colored pipes on a hexagonal grid to create a flow. Solve puzzles by pairing all colors and covering the entire board without pipes crossing. Offers hundreds of levels and daily challenges for a relaxing or timed experience.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal grid puzzles, Connect matching colors, Hundreds of free levels, Daily puzzles, Time Trial mode, Game Center achievements, Cloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10x10 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kids Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 11x11 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs and Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing and smooth animations
- 💪 Keeps the mind active and sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive patterns in later levels
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty progression
- 🔍 Placement of UI elements could be improved
- 🔍 Excessive ads can disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Hints using themselves randomly
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Ads causing performance issues

**Requested features**

- More new and unique puzzle packs
- Ability to disable animations
- Leaderboards and competitive modes
- Increased difficulty options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block! Hexa Puzzle™ free?

Block! Hexa Puzzle™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flow Free free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Block! Hexa Puzzle™ or Flow Free?

Flow Free is rated higher. Block! Hexa Puzzle™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Flow Free averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do Block! Hexa Puzzle™ or Flow Free have ads?

Both Block! Hexa Puzzle™ and Flow Free show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block! Hexa Puzzle™ or Flow Free?

Block! Hexa Puzzle™ ships an update every 8 days, and Flow Free every 5 months. Most recently, Block! Hexa Puzzle™ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Flow Free on October 25, 2026.

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