Comparison

Tangram Puzzle vs HexaNest

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

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About

Tangram Puzzle

A relaxing offline brain teaser where you drag and rotate geometric pieces to fill a silhouette. Enjoy 42 levels across 7 worlds with no time limits or Wi-Fi needed. Choose from various visual styles for a calming puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Drag and rotate geometric pieces
  • Fit pieces to complete silhouettes
  • 42 levels in 7 worlds
  • No time limit or Wi-Fi required
  • Multiple visual styles (3D, Candy, Wood, etc.)
  • Offline play
  • Hint system
Features
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Fit the shapes, fill the silhouette and relax. Tangram Puzzle is a calm shape puzzle game: drag and rotate geometric pieces, fit them together without overlaps and complete the figure. 42 levels in 7 worlds, no time limit and no Wi-Fi needed. NEW IN THIS UPDATE • Pieces get a 3D look, with 6 styles to choose from: Classic, 3D, Candy, Wood, Marble and Paper • 6 boards: Classic, Walnut, Linen, Slate, Felt and Dusk • Switch styles anytime from the main menu HOW TO PLAY • Use every piece to fill the silhouette. • Pieces must not overlap. • When the figure is right, the pieces snap together and the level is solved. You don't need pixel-perfect alignment: close is enough, and the pieces snap into place. WHY YOU'LL ENJOY IT • 42 tangram puzzles in 7 worlds, each made from 2 to 9 pieces • Animals, letters, a house, a rocket and many more figures • No time limit and no game over: think at your own pace • Solve faster for a gold star (silver or bronze when it takes longer) • Two types of hints: first the shadow of the finished figure, then a quick look at the solved one • Simple controls and a clean, calm design • All levels work offline, on a plane or on the subway (hints are unlocked with a short video, so they need a connection) • No ads between levels: a video plays only when you choose to unlock a hint INSPIRED BY THE CLASSIC TANGRAM Tangram is a traditional Chinese puzzle that people around the world have enjoyed for more than 200 years. This game keeps the core idea of filling an outline with flat geometric shapes and gives every level its own set of pieces. A relaxing brain teaser for adults who love logic puzzles and gentle brain training. Download Tangram Puzzle and see how many shapes you can complete!

About

HexaNest

Engaging hexagonal puzzle game that challenges your brain with word-building. Offers intuitive controls, progressively difficult levels, and daily challenges. Expand your vocabulary while enjoying beautiful visuals and sound effects.

Highlights
  • Unique hexagonal puzzle gameplay
  • Simple and intuitive controls
  • Challenging levels
  • Vocabulary building
  • Daily challenges
  • Beautiful visuals and sound effects
Features
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## HexaNest: Block Puzzle Relax, think, and find the perfect fit! **HexaNest** is a colorful and satisfying hexagonal block puzzle game designed for players who love simple rules, clever challenges, and relaxing brain games. Drag the hexagonal pieces onto the board, fit them together, and complete the puzzle. Easy to learn, enjoyable to play, and challenging to master! ### SIMPLE TO PLAY Drag and place the colorful hex blocks onto the board. Find the right position for every piece and complete the shape. ### CHALLENGE YOUR BRAIN Test your spatial thinking, planning, and problem-solving skills with hundreds of carefully designed puzzles. ### SATISFYING PUZZLE GAMEPLAY Watch the board come together as every piece finds its perfect place. Smooth controls, colorful pieces, and satisfying puzzle completion make every move enjoyable. ### PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE No rushing. No complicated rules. Take your time, think ahead, and solve each puzzle at your own speed. ### MORE WAYS TO PLAY • Hundreds of challenging levels • Increasing difficulty • Colorful hexagonal blocks • Simple drag-and-drop controls • Relaxing brain-training gameplay • Daily puzzle challenges • Rewards and achievements • Play offline anytime Whether you have a few minutes to relax or want a longer brain challenge, **HexaNest** gives you a fresh hex block puzzle experience whenever you want to play. **Can you find the perfect fit?** Download **HexaNest: Block Puzzle** and start solving today!

Screenshots

Tangram Puzzle4 screens
HexaNest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HexaNest at 5.0 against Tangram Puzzle's 4.5. HexaNest also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Tangram Puzzle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (34 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. HexaNest sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Tangram Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HexaNest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tangram Puzzle has 34 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Tangram Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 100% of HexaNest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tangram Puzzle ships an update every 5 months, HexaNest every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tangram Puzzle versus HexaNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTangram PuzzleHexaNest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (34 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB89 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperJulia RabchanovaMd Abu Khalid

Customer experience

Tangram Puzzle

All ratings34 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative26.8%

HexaNest

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tangram Puzzle

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HexaNest

One-time3
  • Buy 20 hints$0.99
  • Buy 45 hints$1.99
  • Buy 100 hints$3.99

Questions

Is Tangram Puzzle free?
Tangram Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HexaNest free?
HexaNest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tangram Puzzle or HexaNest?
HexaNest is rated higher. Tangram Puzzle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while HexaNest averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Tangram Puzzle or HexaNest have ads?
Both Tangram Puzzle and HexaNest show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tangram Puzzle or HexaNest?
Tangram Puzzle ships an update every 5 months, and HexaNest every 3 months. Most recently, Tangram Puzzle was updated on November 11, 2026 and HexaNest on November 3, 2026.

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