Comparison

Hex Merge! vs TraceNum

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hex Merge!

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
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Hex Merge Puzzle, a jigsaw puzzle game. A hexagon edition of 2048! Drag the hexagon group to the board. Click on the hexagon group to rotate. Connect to three or more the same number of hexagonal adjacent to merge and upgrade a higher number of squares. 1. Simple control and smooth gameplay. 2. Auto restore board: continue playing when restart the game. 3. Fun music and sound effects

About

TraceNum

Features
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TraceNum is a minimalist number puzzle that combines a refined design inspired by the dark cosmos with the beauty of numbers. With just the numbers 1 through 9, endless strategy unfolds across the hex grid. Trace. Clear. That’s it. The rules are simple. Trace 3 adjacent tiles and match the TOTAL to the TARGET. The TARGET values are 6, 9, 12, and 15. A whole new kind of number puzzle. Choose between two game modes: Time Mode, where you aim for a high score within the time limit, and Endless Mode, where you can take your time and keep playing until the board is full. You are not limited to waiting for the system to add tiles. With your 3 hand tiles, you can place the best tile on the board and control the game with your own strategy. COLOR & Combos Clearing tiles of the same color increases your score multiplier. Fill the gauge to earn a Diamond and experience the thrill of clearing the board in one move. Special Tiles WILD and Almighty tiles can turn a difficult moment into an opportunity and bring your ideas to life.

Screenshots

Hex Merge!4 screens
TraceNum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hex Merge! at none against TraceNum's 1. Hex Merge! also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). TraceNum's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TraceNum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hex Merge! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hex Merge! ships an update every 10 months, TraceNum every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hex Merge! versus TraceNum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHex Merge!TraceNum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer春晖 姚ISAO NAGATA

In-app purchases

None

Hex Merge!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TraceNum

One-time1
  • Unlock All Stages$0.99

Questions

Is Hex Merge! free?
Hex Merge! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TraceNum free?
TraceNum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hex Merge! or TraceNum have ads?
Both Hex Merge! and TraceNum show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hex Merge! or TraceNum?
Hex Merge! ships an update every 10 months, and TraceNum every 2 days. Most recently, Hex Merge! was updated on November 2, 2026 and TraceNum on November 5, 2026.

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