SiNKR 3 vs Orixo Hex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SiNKR 3
This minimalist puzzle game challenges players to sink all pucks by unlocking contraptions and solving levels. It features new diagonal layouts and billiards-style physics for a unique experience. Enjoy a distraction-free, ambient gameplay with no timers or scores.
- Minimalist puzzle gameplay
- Billiards-style physics
- Diagonal layouts
- No timers or scores
- Ambient soundscape
- Multi-step undo
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SiNKR 3 is the culmination of the award winning SiNKR minimalist puzzler series. Seemingly simple, surprisingly satisfying solutions. SiNKR 3 offers a new slant on the familiar contraptions (square and round holes, kickers, portals, ratcheters) with new diagonal layouts and billiards-style physics. Unlock the sequence of contraptions to sink all the pucks and finish each level. Carried over from SiNKR and SiNKR 2 * Tutorial levels (no SiNKR experience needed) * Advanced levels allow for multiple solutions * No scores, no timers, no distractions * Responsive ambient soundscape * No text, suitable for all languages * Mini-map level selector with challenge ratings from * to *** * Multiple paths and skippable levels Enhanced mechanics * Diagonal movement expands play options * Bouncing pucks inject billiards-style dynamic challenges * Multi-step undo banks your progress on the toughest puzzles SiNKR 3 is a premium game. There are no ads or in app purchases. Playtime 2.5 hours (speedy) to 3.5 hours (relaxed). Thanks for playing and have fun!
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 review sentiment: Orixo Hex at 90% against SiNKR 3's 25%. Orixo Hex also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). SiNKR 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On iOS requirement 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
Orixo Hex is free to download; SiNKR 3 costs $2.99 up front. Orixo Hex sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SiNKR 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Orixo Hex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orixo Hex has 406 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of SiNKR 3's written reviews are positive against 90% of Orixo Hex's.
SiNKR 3 ships an update fortnightly, Orixo Hex every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SiNKR 3 | Orixo Hex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) | 4.8 (406 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 90.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 406 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wahler Digital LLC | Logisk Studio Inc. |
Customer experience
SiNKR 3
Orixo Hex
Bugs and requests
SiNKR 3
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
SiNKR 3
No in-app purchases
Orixo Hex
- Unlimited Hints$1.99
- Remove Ads$2.49
- Unlock All Level Packs$2.49
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- Premium$4.99
