Comparison

Hexoboy vs Fox Fire

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

Head to head
About

Hexoboy

Embark on a brain-teasing adventure in a minimalistic 2D world. Solve clever logic puzzles and overcome charming challenges with simple controls. Enjoy relaxing platforming and explore vibrant hexagonal landscapes.

Highlights
  • Unique puzzle platformer blend
  • Simple move and jump controls
  • Dozens of hand-crafted levels
  • Minimalistic 2D visuals
  • Offline play supported
  • Classic 8-bit inspired music
Features
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Hexoboy - an engaging puzzle platformer to challenge your brain. Get ready to explore a world full of clever puzzles, charming challenges, and relaxing platforming adventures with Hexoboy, a free-to-play game that blends classic platformer gameplay with brain-teasing puzzles. In this minimalistic 2D world, you'll guide a brave little hero through vibrant hexagonal landscapes, solving tricky logic puzzles and overcoming fun challenges. Hexoboy is more than just a platformer - it's a carefully crafted logic game designed to test your puzzle-solving experience and quick thinking. Every action brings you closer to success - push blocks, collect stars, climb ladders, and outsmart clever traps as you explore each level. It's a game that rewards both creativity and precision, making it perfect for players who enjoy relaxing puzzle journeys with a twist of classic arcade fun. Features: - Unique blend of puzzle platformer and brain-teasing adventure - Simple controls: move left, right, and jump with ease - Dozens of hand-crafted levels full of creative logic puzzles - Minimalistic 2D visuals with a nostalgic, charming style - Classic 8-bit-inspired music for a relaxing and fun vibe - Great for fans of relaxing games, tricky puzzles, and logic-based adventures - Offline mode - play anytime, anywhere. How to Play: Use simple controls to move and jump across platforms. Push and drop boxes, climb ladders, ride platforms, and collect stars as you enjoy each step of your puzzle adventure. Think carefully and plan your moves - each puzzle has multiple solutions, so experiment and find the best one. Challenge your brain with puzzles built around logic and smart planning. Hexoboy’s levels are packed with tricky physics puzzles, brain teasers, and interactive environments that encourage experimentation. With intuitive controls and charming visuals, it’s easy to play but surprisingly deep - ideal for players of all ages who want to test their logic and quiz-solving skills. Perfect for fans of logic puzzles, relaxing games, block puzzles, and brain teasers, Hexoboy offers a nostalgic yet refreshing experience. With no timers or pressure, it's a relaxing puzzle journey designed to sharpen your mind while providing pure platforming fun. Download Hexoboy now and start your journey through clever puzzles, peaceful worlds, and charming retro gameplay. Challenge your brain, enjoy the adventure, and master every level!

About

Fox Fire

Experience a challenging vertical shooter with intricate bullet patterns and powerful bosses. Help a fox investigate missing apples through story, boss rush, and practice modes. Enjoy online multiplayer with friends.

Highlights
  • Vertical shooter gameplay
  • Intricate bullet patterns
  • Boss battles
  • Story mode
  • Boss rush mode
  • Practice mode
  • Online multiplayer
Features
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Fox Fire is a classical vertical shooter in the style of Japanese arcade games. It follows the adventures of Konko the fox shrine maiden and her friends in her magical world. Gameplay: * Story Mode: Several different stories to play! * Practise Mode: Play cleared stages, battle bosses again, or conquer challenges! * Clear Daily Missions and collect shiny rewards! * Buy cute appurtenances and nonessentials in the Accessory Boutique! Game Features: * More playable characters, each with multiple unique attacks and specials! * Difficulty options for all skill levels, including yours! Be grateful. * Adjust speed, touch sensitivity, and we even pander to the left handed! * Listen to the soundtrack in the Music Room (but don't touch the musicians!) * No internet connection needed! * High Scores and Leaderboards!

Screenshots

Hexoboy4 screens
Fox Fire3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fox Fire at every 4 days against Hexoboy's every 6 months. Hexoboy's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 70%) and ratings volume (48 vs 9). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Hexoboy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Fox Fire sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hexoboy against 4.4 for Fox Fire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexoboy has 48 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Hexoboy's written reviews are positive against 70% of Fox Fire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexoboy ships an update every 6 months, Fox Fire every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hexoboy versus Fox Fire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexoboyFox Fire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (48 ratings) — better4.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size338 MB236 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperOleksandr MykhailovTomas Hakel

Customer experience

Hexoboy

All ratings46 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%

Fox Fire

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral22.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hexoboy

One-time10
  • Yellow world$0.99
  • Olive world$0.99
  • Peach world$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Small pack$1.99
  • Medium coin pack$2.99
  • Disable ads$2.99
  • Diable ads + coins$3.99
  • Big coin pack$4.99
  • Premium$7.99
  • Super VIP$9.99
7 purchases

Fox Fire

One-time7
  • 2 Gold Coins$0.99
  • 500 Silver Coins$1.99
  • Bake the Cake$2.99
Show 4 more
  • 20 Gold Coins$2.99
  • 500 Silver Coins$2.99
  • A Cloudy Day$3.99
  • 40 Gold + 1000 Silver Coins$3.99

Questions

Is Hexoboy free?
Hexoboy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fox Fire free?
Fox Fire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hexoboy or Fox Fire?
Hexoboy is rated higher. Hexoboy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Fox Fire averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.
Do Hexoboy or Fox Fire have ads?
Both Hexoboy and Fox Fire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexoboy or Fox Fire?
Hexoboy ships an update every 6 months, and Fox Fire every 4 days. Most recently, Hexoboy was updated on October 30, 2026 and Fox Fire on October 30, 2026.

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