Digits Up vs What the Hex! Color Sort
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Digits Up
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Digits fly in from the left or right. Tap anywhere in the screen and they will shoot upwards. If the digit lands next to the same digits it's game over, otherwise the digits are multiplied together and added to you score! We have classic Digits Up so you can practice on your own and see what you can score. We also have two multiplayer games so you can play with your friends so see who wins!
What the Hex! Color Sort
Engage in a hexagonal puzzle game where you stack and merge hexagons of the same color. Strategize your moves to clear the board, hit targets, and unlock new areas. Enjoy a visually delightful and addictive experience.
- Match and merge same-colored hexagons
- Strategic move planning
- Clear the board to hit targets
- Build to unlock new areas
- Satisfying stacking mechanics
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Get ready to stack, match, and merge in "What the Hex!" - the ultimate hexagonal puzzle game that’s as fun as it is addictive! How to Play: Match & Merge: Stack hexagons of the same color to merge them into bigger stacks! Strategize: Plan your moves carefully to clear the board and hit the target. Progress & Unlock: Build places to unlock exciting new areas! Why You'll Love "What the Hex!": Simple, yet deeply strategic gameplay Relaxing and visually delightful design Satisfying stacking mechanics that keep you coming back for more IGRS Rating 3+ Do you have what it takes to hex your way to victory? Download "What the Hex!" now and start stacking!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Digits Up at none against What the Hex! Color Sort's shown. What the Hex! Color Sort's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Digits Up sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and What the Hex! Color Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Digits Up ships an update every 5 weeks, What the Hex! Color Sort every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Digits Up | What the Hex! Color Sort |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (5.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 62.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 321 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lightning Programming LLC | Agave Games |
Bugs and requests
Digits Up
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
What the Hex! Color Sort
Reported bugs
2 issues- Levels getting stuck and unable to progress
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to continue from last level
- More level variety
In-app purchases
Digits Up
- 5 Coins$3.99
- 10 Coins$7.99
- 20 Coins$14.99
What the Hex! Color Sort
- Coin Pack 1$1.99
- Explorer Pack$5.99
- Builders Toolbox$5.99
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- Coin Pack 2$7.99
- No Ads$9.99
- Adventurer Pack$11.99
- Ultimate Pack$11.99
- Coin Pack 3$14.99
- Challenger Pack$24.99
- Coin Pack 4$29.99
Questions
Is Digits Up free?
Is What the Hex! Color Sort free?
Do Digits Up or What the Hex! Color Sort have ads?
Which is updated more often, Digits Up or What the Hex! Color Sort?
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