# Hexa Drops vs Connect and Blast

The clearest difference is ads: Hexa Drops at none against Connect and Blast's shown. Hexa Drops also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (96 vs 17). Connect and Blast's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hexa Drops sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Connect and Blast sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Connect and Blast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexa Drops has 96 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hexa Drops ships an update weekly, Connect and Blast monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hexa Drops | Connect and Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-drops/id1457006777/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-and-blast/id6449366025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RadPirates](https://appshunter.io/developer/1218338313) | [Rocketship Studios LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456752660) |

## What reviewers say

### Hexa Drops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-drops/id1457006777)

A calming 3D puzzle game where you rotate tiles to connect paths through vibrant mazes. Enjoy a stress-free experience with no time limits, allowing you to solve each challenge at your own pace.

**Highlights:** 3D tile rotation, Colorful mazes, Path creation puzzles, Relaxing gameplay, No time limits

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Connect and Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-and-blast/id6449366025)

A captivating puzzle game where you strategically drop and connect colored dots on a grid. Match three or more of the same color to blast them, utilizing special items like grass, balloons, and crates to clear the board and achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop dot placement, Connect and blast same-colored dots, Special item mechanics (grass, balloon, crate), Strategic puzzle gameplay, Goal-oriented level clearing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hexa Drops free?

Hexa Drops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Connect and Blast free?

Connect and Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hexa Drops or Connect and Blast?

Connect and Blast is rated higher. Hexa Drops averages 4.6 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Connect and Blast averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Hexa Drops or Connect and Blast have ads?

Connect and Blast shows ads; Hexa Drops does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hexa Drops or Connect and Blast?

Hexa Drops ships an update weekly, and Connect and Blast monthly. Most recently, Hexa Drops was updated on October 24, 2026 and Connect and Blast on October 22, 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.*