Comparison

Hexology vs Bender

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

Head to head
About

Hexology

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Post your digital media into the world around you to enrich the physical world and access local community wherever you go, Hexology brings your digital world and physical world together as one! Compose a message, but instead of posting your message online, post it into objects, spaces and places, for people to discover whenever they are nearby. Imagine a layer of digital information floating in the air around you, use Hexology to : - Put music into a postcard - Drop a poem in a park bench - Post your photographs into the location where they were shot - Share fun facts about a place, in the place - Write a review into the barcode of a book - Greet people before they arrive - Promote your business to people passing by - Create treasure hunts for friends It’s Social, create, discover and share! Hexology is a new kind of frictionless interaction that empowers you to: - Place digital narratives in real locations - Reach out and connect with people around you - Boost audience engagement For professional content creators, Hexology empowers you to enrich a real physical location with digital media, giving people instant access to localised content and community. Applications include: Events, Hospitality, Tourism, Theme Parks, Museums, Art Galleries, Theatres, Festivals, Exhibitions, Trade Shows, Advertising and more. - GPS - Drop your content into a GPS Location - Barcodes - write a post into the barcode of books, or any type of retail product - QR Codes - are generated in the app for for you to print, publish and share Curate your own collections, headed by a banner image and a description, put all of your posts into one place to guide visitors into your world and build your own brand. Powered by your imagination and the magic of #hexology, tell the world what’s going on; right here, right now and where your life is really happening.

About

Bender

This app helps gay men meet and date others, offering features like live location sharing and advanced filtering. It prioritizes user privacy and security with admin-approved photos and secure login. Premium features are available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Live location sharing on Google Maps
  • Advanced profile filtering
  • Browse profiles by distance
  • User verification with 'Seal of Approval'
  • Secure photo sharing
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Stylish, easy to use, with state-of-the-art functionality and a large range of features, Bender will help you fulfil your desire to meet and date whoever, wherever you are. Bender is free to use and is totally ad-free! No more annoying pop-up banners and videos spoiling your experience. Upgrade to Bender Premium for even more features that will enhance your ability to meet the right person. + Totally Ad-Free for ALL users. + Brand new Live Location* feature – see dates live on Google Maps and chat from the live location screen. + Browse profiles sorted by distance from your current location. + See a summary of a potential date from the grid page. + New, advanced filtering facility* to make matching yourself with the right person easier and quicker. + Free for all users, Bender Travel – search any location anywhere around the world and arrange your dates before arriving at your destination. + Fully featured chat functionality with the ability to see when someone is typing* and when they have read your message*. + Ability to store and share public and private photos within the app. + Give someone a “Seal of Approval” – Do you know this person? Can you vouch for them? Did you meet up? Was it a successful date? Were they genuine? A brand-new feature that will help ensure your next date is reliable and who match their description. + See who Favourited Me* + See who viewed my profile* BENDER PREMIUM The features marked *, above, are included in the Bender Premium subscription packages. We offer the following options**: Bender24 – 24-hour access to the full range of Bender Premium features - £1.99 Bender30 - £9.99 (monthly subscription ) Bender90 - £21.99 ( three month subscription ) Bender365 – £59.99 ( annual subscription ) ** Prices excluding VAT BENDER SECURITY AND PRIVACY No data will ever be shared with any third party. Secure signup and login procedure to prevent fake profiles. Ability to report and block unwanted users. Keep Private photos private only share with people you choose. All photos will be approved by Bender Admin before they are available to view. Bender is for LGBTQ+ aged 18 and over only. HELP AND SUPPORT 24-hour support, 7 days a week Website with FAQs and Support Terms of use: https://benderdating.com/terms Privacy policy: https://benderdating.com/privacy

Screenshots

Hexology4 screens
Bender4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hexology at none against Bender's 4. Hexology also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Bender sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Hexology asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexology ships an update every 2 months, Bender every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hexology versus Bender: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexologyBender
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEoID LtdBender Dating Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Hexology

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Bender

Subscriptions3
  • 1 month subscription$5.991 Month
  • 3 months subscription$24.993 Months
  • 12 months subscription$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • 24 hours access$1.99

Questions

Is Hexology free?
Hexology is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bender free?
Bender is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hexology or Bender have ads?
Neither Hexology nor Bender shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexology or Bender?
Hexology ships an update every 2 months, and Bender every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hexology was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bender on November 3, 2026.

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