# A Gate Puzzle vs Hexoboy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hexoboy at 91% against A Gate Puzzle's 42%. Hexoboy also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (47 vs 4). A Gate Puzzle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Hexoboy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexoboy has 47 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of A Gate Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 91% of Hexoboy's.

A Gate Puzzle ships an update monthly, Hexoboy every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Gate Puzzle | Hexoboy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-gate-puzzle/id1096996741/reviews) | **[4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexoboy-2d-puzzle-platformer/id1580575379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laxman Marothiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/987051314) | [Oleksandr Mykhailov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036995762) |

## What reviewers say

### A Gate Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-gate-puzzle/id1096996741)

Embark on an adventure with Mr. Jett through a mysterious world filled with puzzles and action. Overcome obstacles using a variety of interesting items and enjoy a beautiful, hand-drawn art style. This game offers intuitive levels designed for learning and fun.

**Highlights:** Puzzle and action gameplay, Variety of interactive items, Beautiful hand-drawn art style, Intuitive and challenging levels, Game Center leaderboards, Universal app for iPhone and iPad

**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 A Gate Puzzle free?

A Gate Puzzle 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, A Gate Puzzle or Hexoboy?

Hexoboy is rated higher. A Gate Puzzle averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Hexoboy averages 4.7 from 47 ratings.

### Do A Gate Puzzle or Hexoboy have ads?

Both A Gate Puzzle and Hexoboy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, A Gate Puzzle or Hexoboy?

A Gate Puzzle ships an update monthly, and Hexoboy every 6 months. Most recently, A Gate Puzzle was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hexoboy on November 8, 2026.

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