Comparison

VMOD vs Hexologic

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

Head to head
About

VMOD

Engage in a unique puzzle game where you manipulate interconnected elements by tapping buttons. Discover how different actions create cascading effects to solve visual equations. This game offers both handcrafted and procedurally generated challenges.

Highlights
  • Solve visual quantix equations
  • Activate buttons to observe side-effects
  • 50 handcrafted levels
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Multiple mechanics
  • Minimalist user interface
Features
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VMOD is a puzzle game about side-effects. Tap buttons to activate them. Figure out how the different buttons manipulate each other. | Excerpt from the official SYMTAq VMOD | manual: | | VMOD is a training software for SYMTAq | engineers. | | Learn working with SYMTAq elements | by solving visual quantix equations. | | SAFETY NOTICE: KEEP AWAY FROM | INDIVIDUALS NOT CAPABLE OF | VISUALIZING 4 DIMENSIONAL CYBER | CIRCUITS. FEATURES ▼ 50 handcrafted levels ▼ an endless amount of procedurally generated levels ▼ quite a number of different mechanics ▼ colorful presentation for your pleasure ▼ minimal user interface for minimal distraction ▼ button pressing fun ▼ no ads and no In-App Purchases I had a lot of fun making this game and I hope you have as much fun playing it. Thank you!

About

Hexologic

This logic puzzle game reinvents Sudoku with hexagonal grids. Solve over 90 challenging levels across six unique game worlds, enjoying a relaxing atmosphere and atmospheric soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal grid puzzles
  • Over 90 levels
  • 6 unique game worlds
  • Relaxing atmosphere
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Easy to learn gameplay
Features
Currently charting
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Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Hexologic. Solve challenging yet rewarding puzzles, listen to relaxing music, dive deep into the game’s atmosphere and fall in love with Sudoku again! Hexologic is an easy to learn and highly addictive logic puzzle game. Based on hexagonal grids, Hexologic reinvents the rules of Sudoku. Combining the dots and the hexagons will be a rewarding experience for both puzzle game veterans and newcomers alike. Simple gameplay mechanics adorned with beautiful graphic design, relaxing music and challenging yet conquerable puzzles will guarantee many hours of fun for gamers of all ages. IN HEXOLOGIC YOU’LL FIND: • Relaxation, putting your mind at ease in the immersive atmosphere • 6 completely different game worlds, each with unique gameplay mechanics • Over 90 levels designed down to the smallest details • Well-balanced puzzles • Atmospheric soundtrack accentuating the game’s ambience Jump into the world of Hexologic and prove you are the true master of the hexes!

Screenshots

VMOD4 screens
Hexologic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hexologic at 4.7 against VMOD's 4.5. Hexologic also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). VMOD's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

VMOD costs $0.99 and Hexologic $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hexologic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 303 and 996 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of VMOD's written reviews are positive against 81% of Hexologic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VMOD ships an update every 6 months, Hexologic every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
VMOD versus Hexologic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVMODHexologic
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (303 ratings)4.7 (996 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews81.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings303996 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#183 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin KnopfMYTHICOWL SP Z O O

Customer experience

VMOD

All ratings303 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative25.9%

Hexologic

All ratings995 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral12.8%
Negative6.1%

User reviews

VMOD

From 303 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Ingenious and simple design
  • 💰 Honest and low pricing
  • 🤔 Challenging and unique puzzles
  • 🧠 Addictive and time-consuming gameplay
  • ✨ Minimalist and clean animations

Room to improve

  • 🤷‍♂️ No instructions or tutorial
  • 📉 Limited number of levels (50)
  • 🎲 Too much guess and check
  • 😵 Haphazard patterns in later levels
  • 👎 Solutions not always clever

Hexologic

From 996 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals
  • 🧠 Engaging logic puzzles
  • 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive
  • 🔢 Sudoku-like mechanics

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Game is too short
  • 🔍 Not enough content/levels
  • 🐛 Some bugs and glitches
  • 🔊 Sound effects can be annoying

Bugs and requests

VMOD

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cannot pass level 21 despite completion
  • Bug on level 29, does not progress

Requested features

6 requests
  • Display and save number of moves
  • More levels
  • Additional background info on quantix equations
  • Minimum moves goal for more puzzling
  • Landscape mode for iPad
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  • Ability to scroll through levels

Hexologic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Level 73 not completing
  • Achievements not working
  • Progress lost after update

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Ability to mark/note possible answers
  • Separate volume controls for music and effects

In-app purchases

None

VMOD

No in-app purchases

None

Hexologic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VMOD free?
VMOD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hexologic free?
Hexologic costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VMOD or Hexologic?
Hexologic is rated higher. VMOD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 303 ratings, while Hexologic averages 4.7 from 996 ratings.
Do VMOD or Hexologic have ads?
Neither VMOD nor Hexologic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VMOD or Hexologic?
VMOD ships an update every 6 months, and Hexologic every 2 months. Most recently, VMOD was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hexologic on October 29, 2026.

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