Comparison

Hexpawn vs Shuffle Merge

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

Head to head
About

Hexpawn

This game features a chess AI that learns from every game you play. It starts with minimal knowledge but improves with each win, making it increasingly challenging. Experience a unique take on machine learning through strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Adaptive AI opponent
  • Learns from player wins
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Simple pawn-only moves
  • Machine learning demonstration
Features
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Think you're smarter than a mindless iPhone app? Think again! HEXPAWN is just that: a computer that fits in your pocket and knows almost nothing. What does it know? Only the moves a pawn can make in chess. Oh yeah, and one other thing. Like the proverbial elephant or your seventh grade algebra teacher, it never forgets. So play HEXPAWN. You'll probably win the first few games. But every time you win, HEXPAWN remembers. And it will never make the same mistake twice... which means eventually, HEXPAWN will be impossible to defeat. Don't believe me? Go ahead. Try. See how long you can last against this brainless robot. I bet it won't be long. Enjoy this small dip into the world of machine learning and the eventual domination of the human race at the hands of our machine overlords.

About

Shuffle Merge

Engage in a unique merge game featuring realistic 3D physics and evolving challenges. Slide, merge, and unlock diverse object sets across stunning worlds. The first 8 levels are free, with a single purchase unlocking the full experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D physics
  • Addictive merging gameplay
  • 5 unique object sets
  • Ramping difficulty
  • 10 stunning worlds
  • 40 levels total
Features
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Ready for the ultimate shuffleboard challenge? Shuffle Merge combines realistic 3D physics with addictive merging gameplay. But it's not just about sliding – it's about evolving! Start simple, but watch out: From Level 6 onwards (Part 2), the game heats up. The number of objects increases, requiring smarter angles and sharper strategy. Key Features: • 5 Unique Object Sets: Discover variety! Play with 5 completely different sets of mergeable objects as you progress through the game. • Ramping Difficulty: The challenge evolves. Once you hit Part 2 (Level 6), the object count rises – can you keep the board clear? • 10 Stunning Worlds: Travel through 10 beautiful 3D environments, from sunny beaches to glowing city skylines. • 40 Levels Total: Test your precision. The first 8 levels (World 1 & 2) are FREE. Unlock the full experience (Worlds 3-10) with a single purchase. • Realistic Physics: Feel the friction and weight of every slide. Whether you want a relaxing break or a tactical challenge with complex object sets – Shuffle Merge offers it all. Download now and master the merge!

Screenshots

Hexpawn4 screens
Shuffle Merge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hexpawn at 100% against Shuffle Merge's 0%. Hexpawn also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads 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. Shuffle Merge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hexpawn asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hexpawn holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexpawn has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Hexpawn's written reviews are positive against 0% of Shuffle Merge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexpawn ships an update every 3 days, Shuffle Merge every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hexpawn versus Shuffle Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexpawnShuffle Merge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGarrett MilovichStefan Hergert

Customer experience

Hexpawn

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Shuffle Merge

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hexpawn

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Shuffle Merge

One-time1
  • Unlock All Level$0.99

Questions

Is Hexpawn free?
Hexpawn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shuffle Merge free?
Shuffle Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hexpawn or Shuffle Merge?
Hexpawn is rated higher. Hexpawn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Shuffle Merge averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hexpawn or Shuffle Merge have ads?
Neither Hexpawn nor Shuffle Merge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexpawn or Shuffle Merge?
Hexpawn ships an update every 3 days, and Shuffle Merge every 3 months. Most recently, Hexpawn was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shuffle Merge on October 31, 2026.

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