Comparison

Sips vs Hex Stacks

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

Head to head
About

Sips

This app offers a variety of drinking games that can be played with friends, whether in person or remotely. It features random selection of players for dares, trivia, and other challenges. Up to 16 players can join a single game.

Highlights
  • Play in-person or remotely
  • Random player selection
  • Dares, trivia, and games
  • Supports up to 16 players
  • Easy to start new games
Features
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Sips is the first-ever drinking game you can play whenever and wherever. All you need is the app and some friends. Whether your party is in-person or on Zoom, Sips has you covered. To begin playing, tap New Game to "shuffle" the deck and let the fun begin. Players will be randomly selected to participate in dares, games, trivia, and so much more. Sips can be played by whoever, but works best when 3+ people are participating in a single game. Add up to 16 friends! Can't get enough of Sips? You can email us suggestions straight from the main menu to tell us how we can improve!

About

Hex Stacks

Engage in a strategic puzzle game on a hexagonal grid. Connect and stack tiles of the same color, requiring at least three holders for a connection. Enjoy vibrant visuals and animations as you conquer goal-oriented levels.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal grid gameplay
  • Strategic stacking mechanics
  • Minimum connection requirement
  • Vibrant color design
  • Engaging animations
  • Goal-oriented levels
Features
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"Hex Stacks" – the ultimate puzzle challenge that will test your stacking skills in a hexagonal world of color and strategy! Embark on a journey through a mesmerizing hexagonal grid board, where the goal is to connect and stack more than 6 tiles of the same color on the holders. But wait, here's the twist – strategic stacking requires a minimum of 3 hexagonal holders to initiate a connection. Plan your moves wisely as you navigate through this unique hexagonal landscape. Key Features: - Hexagonal Stacking: Challenge yourself in a unique hexagonal grid and master the art of stacking tiles. - Minimum Connection Requirement: Strategize your moves carefully, as a minimum of 3 hexagonal holders is needed to start a connection. Choose your path wisely! - Strategic Gameplay: Plan your moves wisely as you connect stacks on adjacent hexagonal holders. Every move counts! - Vibrant Colors: Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant colors with beautifully designed stacks and holders. - Awesome Animations: Enjoy dazzling animations that bring your hexagonal creations to life as you conquer each level. - Goal-Oriented Levels: Conquer levels by collecting the specified number of stacks, unlocking new challenges and surprises along the way. Hex Stacks is not just a game; it's a visually stunning and mentally engaging experience. Are you ready to stack your way to victory? Download Hex Stacks now and unleash your puzzle-solving prowess!

Screenshots

Sips4 screens
Hex Stacks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sips at none against Hex Stacks's shown. Sips also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (25 vs 2). On price, rating, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sips against 5.0 for Hex Stacks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sips has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sips ships an update daily, Hex Stacks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sips versus Hex Stacks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSipsHex Stacks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (25 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better2
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB118 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperTyler BiskWery Games Limited

Customer experience

Sips

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hex Stacks

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sips

No in-app purchases

None

Hex Stacks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sips free?
Sips is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hex Stacks free?
Hex Stacks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sips or Hex Stacks?
Sips and Hex Stacks are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 25 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Sips or Hex Stacks have ads?
Hex Stacks shows ads; Sips does not.
Which is updated more often, Sips or Hex Stacks?
Sips ships an update daily, and Hex Stacks every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sips was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hex Stacks on November 4, 2026.

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