GlowGrid 2 vs Orixo Hex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GlowGrid 2
A strategic tile-matching puzzle game with an 80s arcade aesthetic. Place neon tiles, match groups to score, and plan moves carefully to avoid running out of space. Unlock new tiles and power-ups as you progress through infinite gameplay.
- Neon pixel art and synth soundtrack
- Strategic tile placement
- Match groups of four or more tiles
- Score multipliers and combo amplification
- Unlock new tiles and power-ups
- Infinite gameplay with no timer
- Global scoreboard
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A new strategic tile-matching game with an old school 80s arcade feel. From the award-winning independent studio behind I Love Hue comes an entirely new take on the classic tile-matching game, with neon pixel art and a synth soundtrack. Place neon-coloured tiles on on the board. Match groups of four tiles to clear them, or match larger groups to multiply your score. Consecutive matches amplify your scoring power! As you progress through the levels you'll have to think more and more carefully to avoid running out of space. But you'll also unlock new tiles, power-ups and bonus pieces to help you master the GlowGrid! IMMERSIVE With no timer and featuring beautiful arcade-influenced artwork and an original synth soundtrack, lose yourself in the soft neon glow of the game. STRATEGIC Plan your moves carefully to build up massive scoring combos! INFINITE The game lasts as long as you can keep spaces available on the board. And with an automatic save function, you can drop in and out of game play as you wish! FEATURES: * A retro aesthetic influenced by iconic 80s arcade games * An original synth soundscape inspired by the classic Yamaha DX7 synthesizer * Beautiful pixel art with a rich neon palette * A clever twist on the tile-matching genre which encourages long-term gameplay and strategic thinking * A global scoreboard - compare your top scores to players from all over the world * Infinite gameplay with no timer - the game will last as long as you can!
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.
- Fill hexagonal cells
- Hundreds of hand-crafted levels
- 9 themed level packs
- Relaxing soundtracks
- Immersive visuals
- Cloud saving and achievements
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GlowGrid 2 at none against Orixo Hex's shown. GlowGrid 2 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Orixo Hex's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 67%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. GlowGrid 2 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for GlowGrid 2 against 4.8 for Orixo Hex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 151 and 405 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of GlowGrid 2's written reviews are positive against 90% of Orixo Hex's.
GlowGrid 2 ships an update every 2 months, Orixo Hex every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GlowGrid 2 | Orixo Hex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (151 ratings) | 4.8 (405 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 90.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 151 | 405 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zut Games Ltd | Logisk Studio Inc. |
Customer experience
GlowGrid 2
Orixo Hex
Bugs and requests
GlowGrid 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
GlowGrid 2
- Remove Ads$2.99
Orixo Hex
- Unlimited Hints$1.99
- Remove Ads$2.49
- Unlock All Level Packs$2.49
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- Premium$4.99
