Comparison

Next in Time vs Hexa Stack

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

Head to head
About

Next in Time

Test your knowledge of US presidential history by ordering presidents by their term dates. Select the president who served after the current one to advance through time. Be quick, as you only have one minute per round!

Highlights
  • Ascend US presidents by term order
  • One-minute time limit per round
  • Advance through a date range slider
  • Avoid selecting earlier presidents
  • Test historical knowledge
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Welcome to Next in Time! The object is to ascend the list presidents in order of their terms. For example, suppose you're initially presented with 'President Ronald Reagan' who was inaugurated in 1981. Now you're given the option to select from three other presidents int the buttons below - Truman, Nixon and George H. W. Bush. You would select 'President George H. W. Bush' since his term followed Reagan's. President George H. W. Bush would replace President Reagan and the slider would advance from 1981 to 1989. The object is to keep selecting later presidents until you reach the end of the given time range - indicated on the slider. Beware that you are under a one minute time limitation. Also, if you choose a president with an earlier term, the slider will move backwards, i.e. away from completing the date range.

About

Hexa Stack

A relaxing 3D puzzle game where you sort and merge colorful hexagons. Clear the board by stacking groups of ten or more, overcoming new obstacles as you progress. Enjoy satisfying ASMR-like sounds and haptic feedback.

Highlights
  • Hexagon sorting and merging gameplay
  • Increasingly challenging levels
  • Obstacles like chains and ice
  • Power-ups and boosters
  • ASMR-like sounds and haptic feedback
  • Unlockable features and board expansions
Features
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Hexa Stack: Color Hexagon Sort – Your New Favorite Hexagon Challenge Get ready to relax and challenge your brain in Hexa Stack - Color Sort Puzzle! It’s the perfect mix of fun, strategy, and colorful hexagons. This puzzle game will have you sorting, stacking, and merging hexagons to clear the board and earn points! GAMEPLAY In Hexa Sort Color Merge Puzzle, your goal is simple: sort and merge the colorful hexagons into piles of 10 or more. Once you’ve stacked them up, they disappear, giving you points and clearing space for more tiles. The more you stack, the more you score! CHALLENGES As you level up, things get more interesting. New obstacles like chains, ice, and stone will pop up, making it trickier to sort and merge your hexagons. Don’t worry, though—you can tackle them at your own pace, no time limits here! FEATURES - Easy-to-play and relaxing puzzle gameplay - Bright, vibrant colors and smooth hexagon designs - Fun hexa puzzles that get more challenging as you progress - Power-ups and boosters to help you tackle tricky spots - ASMR-like sounds and haptic feedback for a satisfying experience - Gradually rising difficulty to keep you hooked - Unlockable features and board expansions for even more strategic fun - Calm & minimalist design that’s easy on the eyes Perfect for those who love a good puzzle with just the right mix of challenge and relaxation, Hexa Stack: Color Hexagon Sort is the ultimate test for your brain! Ready to merge those hexagons? Download now and start your adventure!

Screenshots

Next in Time4 screens
Hexa Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

Next in Time and Hexa Stack both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Next in Time's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hexa Stack's. Next in Time also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Hexa Stack sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Next in Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Next in Time against 5.0 for Hexa Stack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Next in Time's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hexa Stack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Next in Time ships an update every 5 weeks, Hexa Stack every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Next in Time versus Hexa Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNext in TimeHexa Stack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB292 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCohesive Design LLCLeoGame Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Next in Time

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hexa Stack

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Next in Time

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Hexa Stack

One-time13
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Super SPin$1.99
  • Piggy Bank$4.99
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  • Exclusive Offer Pack$4.99
  • No Ads 30 days$6.99
  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • Starter Pack$8.99
  • No Ads 30 days Bundle$9.99
  • Gold Pass$9.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Coin Pack 4$29.99
  • Coin Pack 5$49.99
  • Coin Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Next in Time free?
Next in Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hexa Stack free?
Hexa Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Next in Time or Hexa Stack?
Next in Time and Hexa Stack are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Next in Time or Hexa Stack have ads?
Hexa Stack shows ads; Next in Time does not.
Which is updated more often, Next in Time or Hexa Stack?
Next in Time ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hexa Stack every 3 weeks. Most recently, Next in Time was updated on October 12, 2026 and Hexa Stack on October 24, 2026.

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