# Hextrix vs Thorn And Balloons

The clearest difference is ads: Hextrix at none against Thorn And Balloons's shown. Hextrix also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Thorn And Balloons's advantage is ratings volume (52K vs 3). On price, 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.

Hextrix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thorn And Balloons has 52K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hextrix | Thorn And Balloons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hextrix/id1233088087/reviews)** | [4.7 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thorn-and-balloons/id1611756991/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **52K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thanh Tung Mai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110666751) | [Fun Space Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591562338) |

## What reviewers say

### Hextrix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hextrix/id1233088087)

Rotate a hexagon to collect falling blocks of the same color and prevent them from stacking outside the play area. Match three or more blocks to clear them and earn combos. The game ends when blocks stack beyond the outer boundary.

**Highlights:** Hexagon rotation mechanic, Match-3 block clearing, Combo system for scoring, Prevent blocks from stacking out of bounds, Simple, intuitive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thorn And Balloons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thorn-and-balloons/id1611756991)

Launch a thorn ball to bounce off walls and pop all the balloons. Master strength and angle to overcome physics-based challenges and win levels. This casual game offers a relaxing yet mentally stimulating experience with abstract graphics.

**Highlights:** Launch thorn ball with adjustable strength and angle, Bouncing physics simulation, Pop balloons by contact, Multiple challenging levels, Abstract graphics, Brain-training gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying balloon popping
- 🎨 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads disrupting gameplay
- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult levels
- 🤔 Inconsistent hint/memory system

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Progress reset or levels skipped unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Offline mode without ads
- More level variety and progression
- Ability to create custom levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hextrix free?

Hextrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thorn And Balloons free?

Thorn And Balloons is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hextrix or Thorn And Balloons?

Hextrix is rated higher. Hextrix averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Thorn And Balloons averages 4.7 from 52K ratings.

### Do Hextrix or Thorn And Balloons have ads?

Thorn And Balloons shows ads; Hextrix 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.*