# Nonogram vs Hexa Sort

Nonogram and Hexa Sort both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Nonogram's written reviews are positive against 21% of Hexa Sort's. Nonogram also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Hexa Sort's advantage is ratings volume (219K vs 4K) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nonogram sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Hexa Sort sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Nonogram against 4.7 for Hexa Sort. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexa Sort has 219K ratings behind it against 4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Nonogram's written reviews are positive against 21% of Hexa Sort's.

Nonogram ships an update every 3 weeks, Hexa Sort every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nonogram | Hexa Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-jigsaw-number-game/id1503138606/reviews) | **[4.7 (219K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-sort/id6463127238/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4K | **219K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 20.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #138 | **#50** |
| Size | 235 MB | 605 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yunbu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468884052) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### Nonogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-jigsaw-number-game/id1503138606)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Solve logic number puzzles by filling cells to reveal hidden pixel art. Collect jigsaw puzzle pieces, decorate a secret garden, and participate in daily and weekend challenges. Unlock new themes and difficulty levels for a brain-training experience.

**Highlights:** Solve logic number puzzles, Reveal hidden pixel art, Collect jigsaw puzzle pieces, Decorate a secret garden, Daily and weekend challenges, Unlock new themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Bonus | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| coins1000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| jewels150 | $1.99 | one-time |
| jewels300 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Gift Bag 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special gift | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Gift_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| coins2800 | $4.99 | one-time |
| christmas gift bag 01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $5.99 | one-time |
| coins6800 | $9.99 | one-time |
| jewels1000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| coins15000 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 🧠 Brain-stimulating gameplay
- 🎨 Variety of puzzle types
- 💎 Decent free-to-play model
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay and controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Ads can be intrusive
- 💎 Gem system limits playtime
- 🤔 Some puzzles have multiple solutions
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unclear instructions for certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not loading properly
- Rewards not being awarded correctly
- Crashes when switching between devices

**Requested features**

- More nonogram puzzles and levels
- Ability to purchase gems with coins
- Option to reset completed puzzles
- Improved tutorial and in-game guidance


### Hexa Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-sort/id6463127238)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Board, #110 Top Free · Board, #187 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a unique stacking and sorting puzzle game. Strategically match and merge hexagon tiles to achieve color goals in a visually pleasing, relaxing environment. Offers a blend of challenging brain teasers and calming gameplay for all ages.

**Highlights:** Stacking and sorting puzzle challenges, Strategic tile matching and merging, Calming color matching gameplay, Visually pleasing 3D graphics with gradients, Brain teasers for adults and children, Power-ups and boosters, ASMR gameplay sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spin Wheel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Safety Net Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Halloween One On One Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Default One On One Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Refresh Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Free Lives Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Hex Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ski Summit Ultimate Gold Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Ultimate Gold Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Koi Serenity Ultimate Goldpass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Ultimate GoldPass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starlit Camping Ultimate Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blossom Avenue Ultimate Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying sorting mechanics
- 💡 Colorful and dynamic visuals
- 🎨 Colorblind mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Fake leaderboards and competition
- 💰 Excessive ads and aggressive monetization
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Inconsistent tile movement

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing screen freezes
- Inability to exit levels after losing
- Inconsistent tile placement

**Requested features**

- Endless/Zen mode
- More diverse level designs
- Improved ad-free experience
- Better progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nonogram free?

Nonogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hexa Sort free?

Hexa Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nonogram or Hexa Sort?

Hexa Sort is rated higher. Nonogram averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Hexa Sort averages 4.7 from 219K ratings.

### Do Nonogram or Hexa Sort have ads?

Both Nonogram and Hexa Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nonogram or Hexa Sort?

Nonogram ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hexa Sort every 5 days. Most recently, Nonogram was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hexa Sort on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Nonogram or Hexa Sort?

Nonogram currently peaks at #138 in the App Store charts, and Hexa Sort at #50. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*