Comparison

Sprnkls vs Orixo Hex

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

Head to head
About

Sprnkls

A unique puzzle game blending match-3 mechanics with the 15-puzzle. Offers multiple game modes, including a relaxing Zen mode, and provides endless replayability with a vast number of possible solutions. Enjoy a visually appealing design and social sharing features.

Highlights
  • Match 3 and 15-puzzle mechanics
  • Three game modes: Zen, Timer, Moves
  • Daily replenished power-ups
  • Social GIF sharing
  • Game Centre Leaderboards and Achievements
  • Infinite puzzle solutions
Features
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Match 3 with a serious twist! A casual and clever puzzle game about the paths you choose and the choices you make, Sprnkls is a match 3 (or more) style puzzle game mashed with the old school game 15-puzzle. This creates an infinite amount of possible solutions dependent on ones clever and forth dimensional brain function. Or, you can relax and match with our all new Zen Mode without any stress or limitations! FEATURES: • iPhone X support • Three game modes: Zen, Timer, and Moves • Super responsive touch and drag controls • Power ups replenished daily • Haptic feedback • Social GIF sharing • Game Centre Leaderboards • Game Centre Achievements • Nearly infinite amount of possible solutions to each puzzle board • As easy or challenging as you want it to be • Timeless, iconic design inspired by midcentury poster art • Endless amount of boards • Unique twist on match 3 mechanic • Multiple languages • Hours of brain teasing challenge I have nothing against vowels, Sprinkles was taken. ;)

About

Orixo Hex

Fill hexagonal cells by performing actions in the correct sequence. This challenging yet relaxing puzzle game offers hundreds of handcrafted levels with immersive visuals and meditative soundtracks. It's designed to improve focus and creativity.

Highlights
  • Fill hexagonal cells
  • Hundreds of hand-crafted levels
  • 9 themed level packs
  • Relaxing soundtracks
  • Immersive visuals
  • Cloud saving and achievements
Features
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Orixo Hex is here! If you like Orixo, you'll love Orixo Hex! Similar to its predecessor, the goal is to fill all the empty hexagonal cells with the correct order of actions. As simple as it may seem, it can get quite challenging. Discover an immersive puzzling experience through hundreds of hand-crafted levels and enjoy the relaxing soundtracks that accompany you in your journey. Features - 200 hand-crafted levels - 9 uniquely themed level packs - 3 relaxing and meditative soundtracks - Beautiful and immersive visuals - Improves your focus and creativity - Cloud saving and achievements Enjoy!

Screenshots

Sprnkls4 screens
Orixo Hex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sprnkls at none against Orixo Hex's shown. Sprnkls also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Orixo Hex's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (90% vs 71%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Sprnkls sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Orixo Hex sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Orixo Hex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 264 and 406 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Sprnkls's written reviews are positive against 90% of Orixo Hex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sprnkls ships an update every 2 days, Orixo Hex every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sprnkls versus Orixo Hex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSprnklsOrixo Hex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (264 ratings)4.8 (406 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews90.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings264406 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrosty PopLogisk Studio Inc.

Customer experience

Sprnkls

All ratings264 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative20.8%

Orixo Hex

All ratings405 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.8%

User reviews

Sprnkls

From 264 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Good for brain exercise
  • 👍 Smooth gameplay experience
  • 👍 Fair monetization (paid to remove ads)
  • 👍 Different game modes available

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game freezes on opening
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing controls
  • 🐛 Annoying ads during gameplay
  • 🐛 Difficulty doesn't raise fast enough
  • 🐛 Repetitive gameplay without changes

Orixo Hex

From 406 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😊 Highly enjoyable and fun gameplay
  • 🧩 Well-designed puzzle mechanics with good difficulty progression
  • 🎨 Clean, minimal, and polished graphics/UI
  • 🔇 Minimal and non-intrusive ads (5 seconds, skippable)
  • 💰 Fair and reasonable pricing for ad removal

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Ad close button sometimes unresponsive
  • 🔊 No sound options despite paid purchases
  • 🎮 Limited content - players complete all levels quickly
  • 🔄 Hint system resets when restarting a level
  • ⬅️ Back button limited functionality on larger puzzles

Bugs and requests

Sprnkls

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Screen freezes on opening
  • Ads interrupt gameplay
  • Controls freeze
  • Game crashes
  • Does not support colorblindness
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  • Lowers music volume when launching

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to turn off sound/music
  • Ability to retry missed levels
  • More depth in gameplay
  • Support for colorblindness

Orixo Hex

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes immediately on launch
  • Ad close button not functioning properly
  • Back button limited to two uses before forcing restart
  • Hints lost when restarting a puzzle level

Requested features

3 requests
  • Additional level packs (X through XX and beyond)
  • More levels and content to extend gameplay
  • Sound/audio options for the game

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Sprnkls

One-time5
  • 1000 Sprnkls$0.99
  • 5000 Sprnkls$1.99
  • Remove Ads + 10000 Sprnkls$1.99
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  • 10000 Sprnkls$3.99
  • 20000 Sprnkls$9.99
4 purchases

Orixo Hex

One-time4
  • Unlimited Hints$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.49
  • Unlock All Level Packs$2.49
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  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Sprnkls free?
Sprnkls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orixo Hex free?
Orixo Hex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sprnkls or Orixo Hex?
Orixo Hex is rated higher. Sprnkls averages 4.4 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while Orixo Hex averages 4.8 from 406 ratings.
Do Sprnkls or Orixo Hex have ads?
Orixo Hex shows ads; Sprnkls does not.
Which is updated more often, Sprnkls or Orixo Hex?
Sprnkls ships an update every 2 days, and Orixo Hex every 4 months. Most recently, Sprnkls was updated on October 20, 2026 and Orixo Hex on October 24, 2026.

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