# Hex Merge! vs Helicopter by CodeHS

Hex Merge! and Helicopter by CodeHS both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Helicopter by CodeHS's written reviews are positive against 33% of Hex Merge!'s. Helicopter by CodeHS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Hex Merge!'s advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Hex Merge! against 4.0 for Helicopter by CodeHS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hex Merge! has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Hex Merge!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Helicopter by CodeHS's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hex Merge! | Helicopter by CodeHS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-merge/id1151098638/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicopter-by-codehs/id1260797787/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [春晖 姚](https://appshunter.io/developer/928945284) | [CodeHS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259449466) |

## What reviewers say

### Hex Merge!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-merge/id1151098638)

A hexagonal puzzle game where you merge numbered tiles to create higher numbers. Drag and rotate hexagon groups to connect three or more identical adjacent tiles, upgrading them to higher values. Enjoy smooth gameplay, auto-restore, and fun sound effects.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal tile merging, Drag and rotate controls, Merge three or more identical tiles, Upgrade tiles to higher numbers, Auto-restore board progress, Fun music and sound effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Helicopter by CodeHS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicopter-by-codehs/id1260797787)

A simple arcade game where players tap to control a helicopter's ascent and descent, aiming to navigate through obstacles. This game was developed using the CodeHS platform, which helps schools teach coding.

**Highlights:** Tap to ascend, Release to descend, Avoid obstacles, Simple one-touch gameplay, Built on CodeHS platform

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hex Merge! free?

Hex Merge! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Helicopter by CodeHS free?

Helicopter by CodeHS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hex Merge! or Helicopter by CodeHS?

Hex Merge! is rated higher. Hex Merge! averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Helicopter by CodeHS averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hex Merge! or Helicopter by CodeHS have ads?

Hex Merge! shows ads; Helicopter by CodeHS does not.

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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.*