Comparison

Whirly Word vs Hexiled

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

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About

Whirly Word

Discover words from six letters in this popular word game. Solve puzzles by finding the six-letter word or all possible words. Enjoy hours of gameplay or quick breaks with a smart design that saves your progress.

Highlights
  • Discover words from six letters
  • Find the six-letter word
  • Find all possible words
  • Over 6,500 puzzles
  • Two puzzle levels
  • Built-in dictionary
  • Records keeping
Currently charting
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Whirly Word® is one of the most popular word games today … 2.5 million customers can’t be wrong! * * * * *

 "...the entertainment value never fades with this game. This was one of the first apps I downloaded on my iPhone several years back and I still play it often." ~ Macworld Australia "... you might just find yourself playing it long beyond the amount of time you initially intended to–it has a way of keeping you engaged long after you thought you’d be bored of it." - panappticon.com 

"... Whirly Word holds true to its developers promise and is a breath of fresh air from your average scrambled letter iPhone games." - appsafari.com

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 How many words can you discover from six letters? Solve the puzzle instantly by finding the six-letter word or step up to the challenge of finding all possible words with the letters given. The large buttons and sensible design allow you to get lost in puzzles for hours. Or take a quick break from your daily routine to play for just a few minutes. This game is smart and remembers right where you left off. 

Whirly Word comes with * over 6,500 puzzles * two puzzle levels (Abridged or Tournament) * a built in dictionary to lookup definitions * multiple color schemes * records keeping track of your success * bonuses * background music and sound 
Our Abridged Dictionary puzzles use words that you will recognize or take a plunge into the Tournament Dictionary for a brain boggling experience. Challenge your vocabulary prowess and play until you win! 

If you enjoy playing games like Text Twist, Scrabble, Boggle or Word Scramble then Whirly Word is the game for you!

About

Hexiled

This is an addictive and challenging word game with multiple modes to suit different play styles. Test your vocabulary, learn new words, and compete with friends or your own scores across 12 languages.

Highlights
  • Multiple game modes (Escape, Explore, Survive, Discover)
  • Vocabulary testing and word learning
  • Multiplayer challenges
  • 12 language options
  • Detailed post-game statistics
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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• #1 word game in 32 countries • Played over 10 million times • Four game modes, from frantic 30-second games to relaxed, untimed play • 12 languages, each with its own full dictionary Hexiled is an original word game played on a hexagon grid. Trace words through neighboring tiles: each word must touch an empty space on the board and be at least as long as the number shown on its tiles. The tutorial gets you started in a minute. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY • ESCAPE - timing adapts to how well you play, so it's a frantic challenge at any level. A game takes a couple of minutes, or 15-30 seconds if you're really good. • SURVIVE - every word earns you more time. A test of quick thinking, vocabulary and endurance that fits a 1-5 minute break. • EXPLORE - no time limit. Relax and rack up a high score, or hunt for the longest words. • DISCOVER - reach the edge of the board in as few words as possible. It gets harder as you get better. PLAY IN 12 LANGUAGES English, Français, Deutsch, Nederlands, Español, Português, Italiano, Svenska, Norsk, Dansk, Русский, Ελληνικά Switch language any time. It's a great way to build vocabulary in a language you're learning. ALSO INCLUDES • Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Detailed post-game stats and all-time records • Color themes • A killer original soundtrack • Play offline, no account needed • iPhone, iPad and Mac Hexiled is free to play with ads. A one-time purchase removes ads and adds your Best Words list. WHAT PLAYERS SAY "The best word game I have ever played" - sboyce_tw "One of the best games on the App Store - great word based game" - tcfairfax "A very satisfying hexagonal word search maze-like. Highly recommend!" - BookishMatt "This game is so amazing! I'm addicted to it" - jotap_rios "Spellbinding new wordplay app" - Evaluapp

Screenshots

Whirly Word4 screens
Hexiled4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hexiled at 4.7 against Whirly Word's 3.7. Hexiled also leads on chart position (#4 vs #39) and review sentiment (90% vs 82%). Whirly Word's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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

Whirly Word costs $1.99 and Hexiled $3.99 up front. Hexiled sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whirly Word asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hexiled holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 511 and 417 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Whirly Word's written reviews are positive against 90% of Hexiled's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whirly Word ships an update every 4 months, Hexiled every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Whirly Word versus Hexiled: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhirly WordHexiled
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating3.7 (511 ratings)4.7 (417 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.3% of reviews90.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings511 — better417
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#39#4 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMighty Mighty Good GamesTriplezero

Customer experience

Whirly Word

All ratings787 ratings
Positive69.9%
Neutral9.8%
Negative20.3%
Written reviews345 reviews
Positive82.3%
Neutral9.3%
Negative8.4%

Hexiled

All ratings417 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative3.1%

Bugs and requests

Whirly Word

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game progress loss/reset issues
  • Inability to resume games
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • More word variety
  • Landscape mode support
  • Ability to add custom words
  • Improved dictionary definitions
  • Scoring/progress tracking improvements

Hexiled

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Whirly Word

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hexiled

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$1.99

Questions

Is Whirly Word free?
Whirly Word costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hexiled free?
Hexiled costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Whirly Word or Hexiled?
Hexiled is rated higher. Whirly Word averages 3.7 out of 5 from 511 ratings, while Hexiled averages 4.7 from 417 ratings.
Do Whirly Word or Hexiled have ads?
Neither Whirly Word nor Hexiled shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Whirly Word or Hexiled?
Whirly Word ships an update every 4 months, and Hexiled every 3 months. Most recently, Whirly Word was updated on October 27, 2026 and Hexiled on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Whirly Word or Hexiled?
Whirly Word currently peaks at #39 in the App Store charts, and Hexiled at #4. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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