Comparison

QB 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

QB

Navigate a challenging labyrinth as a cube, solving puzzles with innovative, direction-dependent mechanics. Discover new cube types, each with unique properties, as you progress through over 80 levels. Master strategic thinking to earn stars and unlock a demanding Challenge Mode.

Highlights
  • Labyrinth puzzle in isometric 3D
  • Innovative, direction-dependent gameplay
  • Over 10 colored cubes with individual mechanics
  • 80 levels unlocked via stars
  • Challenge Mode
  • iCloud synchronization
Features
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„Nominated for Best Mobile Game at German Computergames Award 2018" „Nominated for Best Mobile Game at German Developer Award 2018" **** Immerse yourself in the challenging world of QB - A Cube's Tale, a labyrinth puzzle game featuring innovative gameplay that will put your strategic thinking to the test. **** FREEMIUN The first 20 levels of QB - a cube's tale are now free to play. If you enjoy the game feel free to buy the full version and puzzle throw 80+ tricky levels. ---- In QB - a cube's tale, you roll through a total of 80 levels to reach each of the final black cubes. Over the course of the game, new cubes are introduced, each with their own mechanic, which make your journey more difficult. The trick of these colored cubes is: It depends on which direction you enter them. For example, one destroys the field in which you are moving. And before you know it, the goal is unattainable and the level starts again. But do not worry, you can play each level as many times as you like. For example, to find the perfect way, because then up to 3 stars are waiting for you as a reward. With the collected stars new levels are unlocked. So you can skip a level if you have been particularly successful in another. If you have collected at least 190 stars, it gets tricky: Because then you can enter the "Challenge Mode", where you have to solve a number of levels with just a single attempt. Here, your skills in 4 stages with 4 levels of difficulty will be put to the test.   Of course, your progress will be saved in the iCloud so you can continue playing on all your devices. Features: • Labyrinth puzzle in isometric 3D • innovative, direction-dependent gameplay • more than 10 colored cubes with individual mechanics • 80 levels that can be unlocked via collected stars • Challenge Mode • iCloud synchronization QB - a cube's tale is only compatible with devices that have iOS 9 or higher.

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

QB4 screens
Orixo Hex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QB at none against Orixo Hex's shown. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. QB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for QB against 4.8 for Orixo Hex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 293 and 406 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 91% and 90% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
QB versus Orixo Hex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQBOrixo Hex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (293 ratings) — better4.8 (406 ratings)
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews — better90.4% of reviews
Number of ratings293406 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephan GoebelLogisk Studio Inc.

Customer experience

QB

All ratings293 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.8%

Orixo Hex

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

User reviews

QB

From 293 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🧩 Excellent puzzle design and level progression
  • 🎨 Minimalist, elegant visual design
  • 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
  • ⚡ Smooth, responsive controls and performance
  • 🎯 No time pressure or racing mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game freezes after completing levels
  • 🔐 Purchase verification lost after progress reset
  • 🚫 Levels locked despite full version purchase
  • 📵 Unresponsive developer support
  • 🎮 Inconsistent swipe control sensitivity

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

QB

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game stuck at level 30, cannot progress to level 31
  • Levels remain locked after purchasing full version
  • Challenge levels malfunction after resetting progress
  • Game freezes on level completion with inactive play button
  • Crash on Made with Unity splash screen
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  • Progress reset causes purchase verification loss
  • Swipe controls overshoot or miss single-square movements
  • Unresponsive developer communication regarding issues

Requested features

8 requests
  • Undo/last move button
  • Additional levels beyond 80
  • Landscape mode for tablets
  • Level editor or custom level creation
  • Move counter visibility after earning stars
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  • Control sensitivity adjustment
  • Better developer support/contact options
  • More free levels in demo version

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

1 purchases

QB

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$3.99
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 QB free?
QB 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, QB or Orixo Hex?
QB is rated higher. QB averages 4.8 out of 5 from 293 ratings, while Orixo Hex averages 4.8 from 406 ratings.
Do QB or Orixo Hex have ads?
Orixo Hex shows ads; QB does not.
Which is updated more often, QB or Orixo Hex?
QB ships an update every 2 months, and Orixo Hex every 4 months. Most recently, QB was updated on October 20, 2026 and Orixo Hex on October 24, 2026.

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