# UP 9 vs Button BASH!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Button BASH! at 100% against UP 9's 47%. Button BASH! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). UP 9's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 16) and iOS requirement (12 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UP 9 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Button BASH! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Button BASH! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UP 9 has 3K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of UP 9's written reviews are positive against 100% of Button BASH!'s.

UP 9 ships an update every 2 months, Button BASH! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and July 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UP 9 | Button BASH! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-9-hexa-puzzle/id1326845399/reviews) | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/button-bash/id1547141578/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 132 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Coco Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/654657050) | [Ethan Katz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540589879) |

## What reviewers say

### UP 9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-9-hexa-puzzle/id1326845399)

This addictive puzzle game challenges you to merge numbered hexagons on a grid. Stack and combine pieces to reach the number 9, strategically managing space to avoid filling the board. Enjoy brain-training fun with unlimited play and no time limits.

**Highlights:** Slide numbered hexagons onto a grid, Stack same numbers to merge, Rotate pieces before dropping, Reach the number 9, Unlimited reloads, No time limits, Play offline

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 300 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 1000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get 3000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 10k Coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Challenging brain-teasing experience
- 🎨 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions or tutorials
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Confusing or unintuitive controls
- 🔍 Unclear scoring system or progression
- 🐛 Frequent crashes or freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Scores not updating correctly on leaderboard
- Purchased ad-free version still showing ads
- Game restarting unexpectedly after exiting
- Pieces moving on their own during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable background music
- Improve leaderboard functionality
- Implement an undo/redo feature
- Provide more detailed in-game help and tutorials


### Button BASH!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/button-bash/id1547141578)

Test your finger-tapping speed in this simple game. See how many times you can click a button within a 10-second time limit. The developer plans frequent updates with new content and improvements.

**Highlights:** Finger speed test, 10-second challenge, Simple tap gameplay, Regular updates planned, Bug fixes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UP 9 free?

UP 9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Button BASH! free?

Button BASH! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, UP 9 or Button BASH!?

Button BASH! is rated higher. UP 9 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Button BASH! averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do UP 9 or Button BASH! have ads?

UP 9 shows ads; Button BASH! does not.

### Which is updated more often, UP 9 or Button BASH!?

UP 9 ships an update every 2 months, and Button BASH! every 3 months. Most recently, UP 9 was updated on September 29, 2026 and Button BASH! on July 31, 2026.

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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.*