# Glow Blast ! vs Hex Poker

The clearest difference is rating: Hex Poker at 5.0 against Glow Blast !'s 3.3. Hex Poker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Glow Blast !'s advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glow Blast ! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hex Poker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hex Poker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glow Blast ! has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Glow Blast ! ships an update every 29 months, Hex Poker every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glow Blast ! | Hex Poker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-blast/id1477440468/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-poker/id1634985158/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 29 months** | Every 30 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLAYTOUCH](https://appshunter.io/developer/608330754) | [Rividian](https://appshunter.io/developer/499179691) |

## What reviewers say

### Glow Blast !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-blast/id1477440468)

A fun and simple puzzle game where players trigger chain reactions to clear glowing dots from the screen. Featuring "neon style" graphics and hundreds of levels, it offers hours of engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Trigger chain reactions, Eliminate glowing dots, Hundreds of fun levels, Neon style graphics, Simple and fun gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ADS from the game | $1.99 | one-time |


### Hex Poker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-poker/id1634985158)

Experience a fresh take on poker with this unique card game. It combines classic poker hands with a hexagonal grid matching mechanic for strategic gameplay. Enjoy unlimited replayability with a free, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Original poker and matching mechanics, Novel hex grid layout, Simple rules with deep strategy, Intuitive color scheme and graphics, Detailed performance statistics, Unlimited replay value, Free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glow Blast ! free?

Glow Blast ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hex Poker free?

Hex Poker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Glow Blast ! or Hex Poker?

Hex Poker is rated higher. Glow Blast ! averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Hex Poker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Glow Blast ! or Hex Poker have ads?

Glow Blast ! shows ads; Hex Poker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Glow Blast ! or Hex Poker?

Glow Blast ! ships an update every 29 months, and Hex Poker every 30 months. Most recently, Glow Blast ! was updated on October 8, 2026 and Hex Poker on October 30, 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.*