# Hextrix vs Sand Blocks

The clearest difference is rating: Hextrix at 5.0 against Sand Blocks's 4.2. Hextrix also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). Sand Blocks's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Blocks sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Hextrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hextrix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Blocks has 3.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hextrix | Sand Blocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hextrix/id1233088087/reviews)** | [4.2 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-blocks-blast-puzzle/id6450710358/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 21.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thanh Tung Mai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110666751) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## 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


### Sand Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-blocks-blast-puzzle/id6450710358)

A unique puzzle game where you arrange falling sand blocks to form complete horizontal rows. Clear rows to score points and advance levels, testing your spatial skills and reflexes in a fun and relaxing experience.

**Highlights:** Falling sand block manipulation, Form complete horizontal rows, Scoring and level progression, Block rotation and movement, Satisfactory sand simulation, Beautiful art style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.49 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Card Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Card Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🎢 Satisfying sand physics
- 🕹️ Engaging Tetris-like gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔄 Repetitive and unbalanced level design
- 🔌 Requires internet connection to play
- 🕹️ Unintuitive controls and mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes at higher levels
- Inconsistent block placement and sand behavior
- Wheel/roulette feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Endless/survival mode without difficulty spikes
- Customizable controls and settings
- More level variety and challenge progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hextrix free?

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

### Is Sand Blocks free?

Sand Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hextrix or Sand Blocks?

Hextrix is rated higher. Hextrix averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sand Blocks averages 4.2 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Hextrix or Sand Blocks have ads?

Sand Blocks 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.*