Comparison

Vlobs vs Hex Poker Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Vlobs

A relaxing arcade puzzle game where players connect colorful blobs to score points. Discover new mechanics, multipliers, and unlockable game modes as you progress. Enjoy satisfying gameplay with personal and online high scores.

Highlights
  • Connect colorful blobs
  • Arcade puzzle gameplay
  • Unlockable game modes
  • Personal and online leaderboards
  • Increasing complexity levels
  • Satisfying and addictive gameplay
Features
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Vlobs is a relaxing casual arcade puzzle game where you build groups of colorful blobs (vlobs) that connect to each other. Figure out the mechanics and see how many points you can score before you fill up the board. Get far enough and you'll encounter new mechanics, combo multipliers, mysterious powers and maybe even unlock a second game mode. Features: - Nice connecting colorful blobs, sometimes with dots on them. - Satisfying and (mildly) addictive gameplay. - Sound and music. - Your own personal highscore! - Multiple levels with increasing complexity and a few surprises. - Unlockable second game mode. - 8 unlockable challenges with different mechanics and goals. - No ads, no microstransactions.

About

Hex Poker Solitaire

Strategically place cards on a hexagonal grid to form the strongest poker hands. Utilize a pocket system to stash cards for later use. Enjoy quick, one-handed gameplay sessions perfect for on-the-go puzzling.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal grid card placement
  • Forming poker hands
  • Pocket system for stashing cards
  • One-handed portrait mode play
  • Automatic scoring of hands
  • Quick 3-5 minute sessions
Features
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Place cards one by one onto a hexagonal grid. Build the strongest poker hands you can. Chase the high score. Hex Poker Solitaire is a poker hand puzzle played on a 25-cell hex board. Each game deals cards one at a time — where you place each card matters. Every decision shapes which five-card poker hands form across the grid. Think several moves ahead, read the board, and commit at the right moment. A POKER HAND PUZZLE This isn't traditional solitaire. Your goal is to form the highest-scoring poker hands possible — pairs, straights, flushes, full houses, and beyond — by placing cards strategically across the hex grid. The game automatically detects and scores every valid five-card cluster. The challenge comes from seeing the board the way you'd read a poker table: evaluating what's possible, what's probable, and when to commit. THE POCKET — YOUR SECRET WEAPON Not sure where to place a tricky card? Stash it in the pocket and play it later. You get 3 pocket uses per game, so spend them wisely. Knowing when to pocket a card — and when to play through the uncertainty — separates good players from great ones. DESIGNED FOR ONE-HANDED PLAY Play in portrait mode, one hand, anywhere. Perfect for commutes, waiting rooms, or winding down before bed. Every game takes just 3–5 minutes. No landscape required, no awkward screen rotation. Just pick up and play. EASY TO LEARN, HARD TO MASTER The rules take seconds to understand: place a card adjacent to an existing card. But the strategy runs deep. Where do you leave room for a flush? When do you burn a pocket use? Do you chase the straight or protect the pair? Every deal is a new puzzle with no single right answer. WHY PLAYERS LOVE IT - A true poker hand puzzle on a unique hex board - Automatic scoring of all valid five-card clusters - Portrait mode — play comfortably with one hand - Pocket system adds real tactical depth - Clean, minimalist design — no clutter, no distractions - No timers, no pressure — play at your own pace - Endless replayability — every deal is different - Quick 3–5 minute sessions with deep replay value - Lightweight and works great offline PERFECT FOR FANS OF Solitaire, poker, Balatro, Sage Solitaire, card puzzles, brain teasers, and anyone who loves a game that rewards thinking ahead. Can you read the board and post your best score?

Screenshots

Vlobs4 screens
Hex Poker Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vlobs at none against Hex Poker Solitaire's 1. Vlobs also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Hex Poker Solitaire's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Vlobs costs $2.99 and Hex Poker Solitaire $0.99 up front. Hex Poker Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vlobs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Vlobs against 5.0 for Hex Poker Solitaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vlobs ships an update every 3 weeks, Hex Poker Solitaire every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vlobs versus Hex Poker Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVlobsHex Poker Solitaire
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB20 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLost MindsMM&F Software LLC

Customer experience

Vlobs

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hex Poker Solitaire

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vlobs

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hex Poker Solitaire

One-time1
  • Hex Poker Solitaire PRO$0.99

Questions

Is Vlobs free?
Vlobs costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hex Poker Solitaire free?
Hex Poker Solitaire costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vlobs or Hex Poker Solitaire?
Vlobs and Hex Poker Solitaire are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Vlobs or Hex Poker Solitaire have ads?
Neither Vlobs nor Hex Poker Solitaire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vlobs or Hex Poker Solitaire?
Vlobs ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hex Poker Solitaire every 5 weeks. Most recently, Vlobs was updated on October 6, 2026 and Hex Poker Solitaire on October 14, 2026.

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