Comparison

Hexa Puzzle vs TraceNum

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

Head to head
About

Hexa Puzzle

Features
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Put your logic to the test with Hexa Puzzle, a fresh take on the classic 15 Puzzle. Instead of square tiles, you'll move hexagon tiles across uniquely shaped boards, creating new paths, new strategies, and a whole new puzzle experience. Each level starts with a shuffled board. Slide tiles into the empty space and arrange every number in the correct order. As tiles reach their correct position, they lock in and turn green, making it easy to track your progress. As you advance, you'll encounter fixed tiles, creative board layouts, and increasingly challenging puzzles that require careful planning. Whether you're a fan of classic sliding puzzles, logic puzzles, or modern hexa sort games, Hexa Puzzle offers a relaxing challenge that's easy to learn and rewarding to master. Features • A unique hexagon twist on the classic 15 Puzzle • Hundreds of handcrafted puzzle levels • Slide hex tiles and solve increasingly challenging layouts • Fixed tiles and varied board shapes for fresh gameplay • Simple controls with satisfying tile movement • Visual hints as correctly placed tiles turn green • No timers or pressure—play at your own pace • Works offline, so you can play anywhere • Great for improving logic, focus, and problem-solving skills How to Play Slide a hexagon tile into an adjacent empty space. Keep moving the tiles until every number is in the correct position. Complete the puzzle to unlock the next challenge. Every level is designed to make you think a little differently. Some puzzles can be solved in just a few moves, while others require patience, planning, and careful strategy. If you enjoy sliding puzzles, tile puzzles, brain games, logic games, or the classic 15 Puzzle, you'll feel right at home with Hexa Puzzle. Download now and see how many levels you can solve!

About

TraceNum

Features
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TraceNum is a minimalist number puzzle that combines a refined design inspired by the dark cosmos with the beauty of numbers. With just the numbers 1 through 9, endless strategy unfolds across the hex grid. Trace. Clear. That’s it. The rules are simple. Trace 3 adjacent tiles and match the TOTAL to the TARGET. The TARGET values are 6, 9, 12, and 15. A whole new kind of number puzzle. Choose between two game modes: Time Mode, where you aim for a high score within the time limit, and Endless Mode, where you can take your time and keep playing until the board is full. You are not limited to waiting for the system to add tiles. With your 3 hand tiles, you can place the best tile on the board and control the game with your own strategy. COLOR & Combos Clearing tiles of the same color increases your score multiplier. Fill the gauge to earn a Diamond and experience the thrill of clearing the board in one move. Special Tiles WILD and Almighty tiles can turn a difficult moment into an opportunity and bring your ideas to life.

Screenshots

Hexa Puzzle4 screens
TraceNum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TraceNum at every 2 days against Hexa Puzzle's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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. Hexa Puzzle sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and TraceNum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexa Puzzle ships an update every 2 months, TraceNum every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Hexa Puzzle versus TraceNum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexa PuzzleTraceNum
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRehman IlyasISAO NAGATA

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Hexa Puzzle

One-time8
  • Hex Coins: Starter Pack$0.99
  • Stone Breaker$0.99
  • Tile Portals$0.99
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  • Stone Breaker: Valued$1.99
  • Tile Portals: Valued$1.99
  • Hex Coins: Valued Pack$2.99
  • Go Ad-Free$4.99
  • Hex Coins: Super Pack$5.99
1 purchases

TraceNum

One-time1
  • Unlock All Stages$0.99

Questions

Is Hexa Puzzle free?
Hexa Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TraceNum free?
TraceNum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hexa Puzzle or TraceNum have ads?
Both Hexa Puzzle and TraceNum show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexa Puzzle or TraceNum?
Hexa Puzzle ships an update every 2 months, and TraceNum every 2 days. Most recently, Hexa Puzzle was updated on October 3, 2026 and TraceNum on October 25, 2026.

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