Comparison

Pictionary Air vs HexVolt

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

Head to head
About

Pictionary Air

Draw in the air and watch your creations appear on screen in this interactive party game. Use the upgraded pen to erase, add points, and unlock digital clues. Save and share your hilarious gameplay videos for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Draw in the air
  • See drawings on screen
  • Digital clues
  • Erase and add points with pen
  • Save and share videos
  • Themed digital clue packs
  • TV mirroring
Features
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Draw in the air. See it on screen! Pictionary Air®: Takeover brings a competitive twist to the classic drawing and guessing game. Use the Air Pen (sold separately) to draw clues in the air and watch them appear on screen while players race to guess. Now both teams guess at the same time, turning every round into a fast-paced showdown. Guess correctly to steal the point and the pen! If you make a mistake, just press the erase button on the pen to clear the screen and keep drawing. Get on a roll and trigger Wild Streak Mode to earn bonus points for your team! Want bigger laughs? Cast the game to your TV* using Apple TV® or another compatible streaming device so everyone can see the action. Get ready to move, laugh, and draw in the air with Pictionary Air®: Takeover. Also available: Pictionary Air®: Harry Potter™ Pictionary Air®: Star Wars™ Pictionary Air® Pictionary Air® 2 Pictionary Air®: Kids Vs. Grown-Ups *Compatible smart device and streaming device required for casting.

About

HexVolt

Features
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HexVolt is a bright, juicy hex puzzle. Drag colourful hex blocks onto the board, link matching colours from edge to edge and watch the whole path pop. HOW TO PLAY • Drag the blocks from your tray onto the board. • Link same-coloured hexes across the board to complete a path. • Completed paths burst in sparks and make room for more. • Clear paths back to back to stack combo multipliers. TWO WAYS TO PLAY • Classic Mode: 50 hand-made levels with fresh goals, board shapes and move limits. Every level is a new puzzle. • Voltage Rush: two minutes on the clock. Clear fast, chain combos and chase your best score. FEATURES • Candy-bright hexes, lightning clears and fireworks on every level you beat • Boosters for tricky boards: Shuffle, Hammer and Bomb, bought with the coins you earn • Game Center leaderboards • 10 languages, including Arabic, Japanese and Chinese • Haptic feedback on every move and clear • Play offline, any time HexVolt is free to play with optional ads. A one-time purchase removes banner ads and ads between runs for good. Connect the colours, light up the board and see how far you can go!

Screenshots

Pictionary Air4 screens
HexVolt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pictionary Air at none against HexVolt's shown. Pictionary Air also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). HexVolt's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Pictionary Air sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and HexVolt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pictionary Air ships an update every 3 months, HexVolt fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pictionary Air versus HexVolt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPictionary AirHexVolt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (37K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings37K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMattel, Inc.Redsoft Software And Consultancy ltd

Bugs and requests

Pictionary Air

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Drawing not registering properly
  • Camera issues and poor video quality
  • Connectivity problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more cards/categories
  • Improve drawing experience
  • Implement Chromecast support
  • Provide a free draw mode

HexVolt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Pictionary Air

One-time11
  • Rainbow Unicorn Party$1.99
  • Baby Shower$1.99
  • Movies & TV$1.99
Show 8 more
  • Halloween$1.99
  • Winter Holidays$1.99
  • Thanksgiving$1.99
  • Easy Kid Clues 2$2.99
  • Harry Potter Clue Pack 1$4.99
  • Friends$4.99
  • Harry Potter Easy Kids Clues$4.99
  • Wizarding World 4-Pack Bundle$11.99
1 purchases

HexVolt

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Pictionary Air free?
Pictionary Air is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HexVolt free?
HexVolt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pictionary Air or HexVolt have ads?
HexVolt shows ads; Pictionary Air does not.
Which is updated more often, Pictionary Air or HexVolt?
Pictionary Air ships an update every 3 months, and HexVolt fortnightly. Most recently, Pictionary Air was updated on October 21, 2026 and HexVolt on October 9, 2026.

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