Comparison

Bad Apples vs Hexbee

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

Head to head
About

Bad Apples

A match-3 puzzle game with a fruity twist. Match good fruit while avoiding rotten ones in a never-ending arcade mode or 100 challenging puzzles. Offers strategic gameplay for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Match-3 gameplay with a twist
  • Arcade mode with difficulty levels
  • 100 challenging puzzles
  • Unique shake-to-drop mechanics
  • Leaderboards and achievements
Features
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Bad Apples is a puzzle game that puts a juicy spin on the popular and classic match-3 genre. Match good fruit, but watch out for bad apples! “Rotten fruit has never tasted so good!” ~AppStruck review Bad Apples includes a never-ending arcade mode with four difficulty levels as well as 100 challenging puzzles. This game will entertain even the pickiest puzzle player! Bad Apples offers hours of strategic gameplay for everyone from puzzle masters to casual gamers. Features: -Match-3 gameplay with a juicy twist! -Colorful characters, both good and evil -Unique shake-to-drop iOS mechanics -Universal app – optimized graphics for every iOS device -Leaderboards and achievements through OpenFeint and GameCenter

About

Hexbee

This is a free puzzle game featuring classic line-clearing mechanics with crisp graphics. Players aim to score points by forming lines of five or more matching pieces, with a wildcard option available. It offers multiple difficulty levels and Game Center integration for competitive play.

Highlights
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Easy to learn
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Retina Display support
  • Game Center integration
  • Customizable background color
Features
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Keep the board blooming in Hexbee, a colorful take on the classic lines puzzle. Move flowers across a hexagonal board and line up five or more of the same kind to clear space and build your score. Easy to learn, with plenty of room to plan your next move. Choose from three difficulty levels, use wildcard stars to complete a line, and keep clearing flowers before the board fills up. FEATURES • Three difficulty levels: Easy, Medium and Hard • Game Center leaderboards for each difficulty • Customizable theme colors • Music and sound effects with separate volume controls • Play on iPhone and iPad • Play the puzzle offline; Game Center and purchases require a connection • Free to play, with no ads • Seven additional themes available together through one optional in-app purchase HOW TO PLAY Tap a flower, then tap an empty space to move it there. A clear path must connect the two spaces. Make a line of at least five matching flowers in any of the three directions to clear it. A star is a wildcard and can complete a line with any flower type. If your move doesn't clear a line, three new pieces appear. Watch the upcoming pieces, leave room to move, and aim for your next high score. The game ends when the board is full. Already purchased the additional themes? Open Themes and tap Restore Purchases using the Apple Account that made the purchase.

Screenshots

Bad Apples4 screens
Hexbee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bad Apples at 4.4 against Hexbee's 3.8. Bad Apples also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (51 vs 13). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Bad Apples sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hexbee sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bad Apples holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 69% and 70% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bad Apples ships an update monthly, Hexbee every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bad Apples versus Hexbee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBad ApplesHexbee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (51 ratings) — better3.8 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews70.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51 — better13
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetaversal StudiosRafal Kozik

Customer experience

Bad Apples

All ratings51 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral8.7%
Negative21.9%

Hexbee

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative22.2%

User reviews

Bad Apples

From 51 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Entertaining and relaxing game
  • 💡 Unique twist on match-3 gameplay
  • 🎨 Cute and charming graphics
  • 🕹️ Addictive and challenging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔁 Progress not saved across updates
  • 💰 Paid upgrades required for full experience
  • 🌐 Compatibility issues on some devices

Hexbee

From 13 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Zero ads
  • 👍 Easy to learn, hard to master
  • 👍 Good for brain exercise
  • 👍 Relaxing and soothing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frustrating gameplay mechanics
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🐛 Impossible to win
  • 🐛 Monotonous gameplay
  • 🐛 Board not fully visible

Bugs and requests

Bad Apples

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Levels not clearing properly
  • Arcade mode freezing
  • Achievements/progress reset after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free puzzle levels
  • Ability to save progress
  • Option to disable automatic fruit falling
  • iPad version

Hexbee

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game cheats
  • Score deduction
  • Does not show full board
  • Impossible to remove all flowers
  • Music stopped playing
Show 3 more
  • Tiles placed in chosen positions
  • Cannot remove tiles
  • Game not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Android version available on Play Store
  • Add levels or configurations
  • Option to change grid to square
  • Personal leaderboard

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bad Apples

One-time1
  • Ad Removal$0.99
1 purchases

Hexbee

One-time1
  • Theme Pack$0.99

Questions

Is Bad Apples free?
Bad Apples is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hexbee free?
Hexbee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bad Apples or Hexbee?
Bad Apples is rated higher. Bad Apples averages 4.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Hexbee averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.
Do Bad Apples or Hexbee have ads?
Neither Bad Apples nor Hexbee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bad Apples or Hexbee?
Bad Apples ships an update monthly, and Hexbee every 4 months. Most recently, Bad Apples was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hexbee on October 17, 2026.

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