# Flow Free vs Fill ·

The clearest difference is monetization model: Flow Free at free with in-app purchases against Fill ·'s subscription. Flow Free also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 63%) and ratings volume (10K vs 1.6K). Fill ·'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flow Free sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Fill · sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Flow Free against 4.7 for Fill ·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Free has 10K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Flow Free's written reviews are positive against 63% of Fill ·'s.

Flow Free ships an update every 5 months, Fill · monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow Free | Fill · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-hexes/id1145541321/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fill/id1419969710/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 63.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 66 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) | [Solitaire Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391057535) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Fill ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fill/id1419969710)

This is a challenging puzzle game where you must cover every box on a grid with a single line without retracing your steps. It offers a relaxing yet engaging experience for players of all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Single line grid covering, No retracing steps, Multiple difficulty levels, Daily hints, Unlockable themes, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fill Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Fill Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Fill Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| 5 HINTS | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Awesome game
- 🕰️ Passes time quickly
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 😌 Calming and relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues
- Ads not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Unlimited help/hints
- Removal of misleading ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow Free free?

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

### Is Fill · free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flow Free or Fill ·?

Flow Free is rated higher. Flow Free averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Fill · averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Flow Free or Fill · have ads?

Flow Free shows ads; Fill · does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flow Free or Fill ·?

Flow Free ships an update every 5 months, and Fill · monthly. Most recently, Flow Free was updated on October 21, 2026 and Fill · on October 20, 2026.

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