# Identify Song vs Hexa Sort 3D

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Identify Song at none against Hexa Sort 3D's 10. Identify Song also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 24%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Hexa Sort 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hexa Sort 3D sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Identify Song asks for nothing beyond the download.

Identify Song holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Identify Song has 8.4K ratings behind it against 813, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Identify Song's written reviews are positive against 24% of Hexa Sort 3D's.

Identify Song ships an update every 7 months, Hexa Sort 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Identify Song | Hexa Sort 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/identify-song/id1602498583/reviews)** | [4.4 (813 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-sort-3d-puzzle-master/id6477870815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 813 |
| Positive reviews | **54.6% of reviews** | 24.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Soon To The Moon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650448883) |

## What reviewers say

### Identify Song

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/identify-song/id1602498583)

Instantly identify music playing around you. Discover song titles, artists, and lyrics, and save your discoveries to a personal history. Connect to streaming services to build playlists and explore new music.

**Highlights:** Identify music playing nearby, View song and artist information, Access real-time lyrics, Personal music history, Music Map feature, Connect to Spotify/Apple Music, Apple Watch synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate song identification
- 👍 Provides song title, artist, year, and lyrics
- 🤩 Works better than Shazam
- 👍 Easy and fun to use
- 🚀 Instant results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't always identify songs, especially classical or foreign language songs
- 🐛 Occasional issues with the app freezing or not responding
- 🔍 Limited information (no album details, composer info, etc.)
- 🔍 Favorite button not working for some users
- 🔋 Drains battery on Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or doesn't respond when trying to identify songs
- Fails to identify certain songs, especially classical or foreign language
- Favorite button not working for some users
- Issues with app performance on Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Add option to save/view search history
- Improve song information (album, composer, etc.)
- Enhance lyric display (font, contrast, etc.)
- Add support for singing/humming song identification
- Improve compatibility with older devices and Apple Watch


### Hexa Sort 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-sort-3d-puzzle-master/id6477870815)

Engage in a captivating hexagon sorting challenge that tests your strategy and color-matching skills. Progress through increasingly difficult levels with vibrant graphics and an intuitive interface. Enjoy this brain-teasing puzzle game anywhere, anytime, even offline.

**Highlights:** Hexagon sorting mechanics, Progressive difficulty levels, Offline play supported, Strategic move planning, Vibrant graphics, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium User: Get Daily Reward | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 150 Boosters Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 700 Boosters Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads - Hexa Puzzles! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy Bundle Make ADS FREE! | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free & Boosters Bundle! | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Boosters Bundle! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Get 4000 Coins! | $29.99 | one-time |
| Get 7000 Coins! | $49.99 | one-time |
| Get 15000 Coins! | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🤔 Challenging and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Glitchy and freezing issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Tiles not combining properly
- Sound issues during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More contrast in tile colors
- Option to disable ads without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Identify Song free?

Identify Song is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hexa Sort 3D free?

Hexa Sort 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Identify Song or Hexa Sort 3D?

Identify Song is rated higher. Identify Song averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Hexa Sort 3D averages 4.4 from 813 ratings.

### Do Identify Song or Hexa Sort 3D have ads?

Both Identify Song and Hexa Sort 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Identify Song or Hexa Sort 3D?

Identify Song ships an update every 7 months, and Hexa Sort 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, Identify Song was updated on November 9, 2026 and Hexa Sort 3D on November 8, 2026.

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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.*