# Oxytone vs Brixels

The clearest difference is rating: Brixels at 5.0 against Oxytone's 4.5. Brixels also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Oxytone's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 17) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Oxytone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Brixels sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brixels holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Oxytone has 97 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Oxytone's written reviews are positive against 100% of Brixels's.

Oxytone ships an update every 3 weeks, Brixels weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Oxytone | Brixels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxytone/id1673677183/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brixels/id6477423793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 157 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OxGames Kamil Wdowczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673677185) | [Bundance, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/451679619) |

## What reviewers say

### Oxytone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxytone/id1673677183)

Embark on a unique puzzle adventure designed for relaxation and mental exploration. Master strategic tile placement to create long paths and impressive combinations, with 99 challenges and unlockable themes for a deep, engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Unique puzzle adventure, Tranquil escape, 99 challenges, Unlockable colorful themes, 12 meticulously designed maps, Strategic tile placement, Immersive sound design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- 🎵 Soothing music and sound effects
- 😌 Relaxing and meditative gameplay
- 🧩 Engaging puzzle mechanics requiring strategy
- 🚫 No ads or intrusive monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Unclear game objectives and lack of instructions
- 🔄 Game progress lost when switching apps
- 👁️ Strains eyesight during extended play
- ⏱️ Excessive menu navigation between games
- 📸 Cannot screenshot or view completed puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and refuses to reopen
- Progress lost when leaving app mid-game
- Achievement unlock not triggering (Quick Mode)
- Trophy not awarded for completed challenges
- Freezing on iPad Pro, especially with Apple Pencil

**Requested features**

- Tutorial or instructional videos explaining gameplay
- Ability to save mid-game progress
- Quick replay/restart button without menu navigation
- Zoom out feature to see more of the board
- Replay functionality to review completed puzzles


### Brixels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brixels/id6477423793)

A relaxing block puzzle game with a vintage aesthetic and strategic depth. Enjoy stress-free gameplay with no timers, and utilize unique features like block blasting and shuffling to clear lines and achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Vintage aesthetic, Stress-free gameplay (no timers), Block blast power-up, Shuffle feature for new blocks, Recovery feature to save game, Strategic line clearing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Token Pack Tiny | $1.99 | one-time |
| Token Pack Small | $5.99 | one-time |
| Token Pack Medium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Token Pack Large | $19.99 | one-time |
| Token Pack Giant | $49.99 | one-time |
| Token Pack Colossal | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Oxytone free?

Oxytone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brixels free?

Brixels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Oxytone or Brixels?

Brixels is rated higher. Oxytone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Brixels averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Oxytone or Brixels have ads?

Neither Oxytone nor Brixels shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Oxytone or Brixels?

Oxytone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Brixels weekly. Most recently, Oxytone was updated on October 13, 2026 and Brixels on October 1, 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.*