Comparison

Brain Blocks Challenge vs Hex Puzzle

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

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About

Brain Blocks Challenge

Features
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Immerse yourself in a timeless gaming experience with our captivating block puzzle game. Challenge your strategic thinking and reflexes as you arrange falling blocks to clear lines and rack up points. With addictive gameplay and classic mechanics, our game offers hours of entertainment for players of all ages. Whether you're looking to relax and unwind or test your skills against friends, our game provides the perfect blend of challenge and fun. Get ready to embark on a journey of spatial manipulation and become a master of the blocks!

About

Hex Puzzle

Features
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Shape, stack and clear in Mosaic Stack, an original color-and-symbol sorting puzzle built around a compact 19-space hex board. Choose one of three layered stacks and place it carefully. Neighboring stacks with matching top symbols join automatically; build a group of six or more to clear it, reveal the tiles beneath and trigger satisfying chain reactions. Reach the target before the board fills. Features: • Clear, tactile stack-and-merge play • Progressive levels with reproducible puzzles • Helpful move suggestions and two free daily hints • Optional rewarded ads for extra hints • Restrained interstitials only between every third completed level • One-time Remove Ads purchase for automatic ads • Game Center authentication and cross-device progress saves • Shape symbols so color is never the only cue • VoiceOver support and reduced-motion-friendly presentation • Undo, restart and reliable autosave No ad interrupts active play.

Screenshots

Brain Blocks Challenge4 screens
Hex Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Brain Blocks Challenge at none against Hex Puzzle's shown. Brain Blocks Challenge also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Hex Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Brain Blocks Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hex Puzzle sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain Blocks Challenge ships an update every 7 months, Hex Puzzle every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Brain Blocks Challenge versus Hex Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain Blocks ChallengeHex Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBotan SahinTHOMAS WILLIAM UPSON

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Brain Blocks Challenge

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
2 purchases

Hex Puzzle

One-time2
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Brain Blocks Challenge free?
Brain Blocks Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hex Puzzle free?
Hex Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brain Blocks Challenge or Hex Puzzle have ads?
Hex Puzzle shows ads; Brain Blocks Challenge does not.
Which is updated more often, Brain Blocks Challenge or Hex Puzzle?
Brain Blocks Challenge ships an update every 7 months, and Hex Puzzle every 6 days. Most recently, Brain Blocks Challenge was updated on November 7, 2026 and Hex Puzzle on November 10, 2026.

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