# Befuddled vs HexOnHex

The clearest difference is price: HexOnHex at Free against Befuddled's $1.99. HexOnHex also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Befuddled's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#78 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

HexOnHex is free to download; Befuddled costs $1.99 up front. HexOnHex sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Befuddled asks for nothing beyond the download.

HexOnHex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Befuddled has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Befuddled's written reviews are positive against 100% of HexOnHex's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Befuddled | HexOnHex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/befuddled/id343077741/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexonhex/id6470111774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 89.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Ricket](https://appshunter.io/developer/1426100541) | [Appracatappra, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/389034119) |

## What reviewers say

### Befuddled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/befuddled/id343077741)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This word game blends puzzle, crossword, and word search elements for a relaxing yet strategic experience. Form words by connecting adjacent tiles, which then vanish and are replaced, introducing new challenges and tile types as you progress. Utilize special abilities to enhance your gameplay and aim for high scores.

**Highlights:** No timer, relaxing gameplay, Form words from adjacent tiles, Falling tiles and new tile types, Special abilities like bombs and swaps, Multiple difficulty levels, High score tracking, Extensive word dictionary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent game
- 👍 Challenging and addictive
- 🧠 Keeps the brain active
- 🕰️ No time limit, can play at own pace
- 💡 Multiple games can be saved at once

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No option to completely mute the game
- 🪙 Coins deplete quickly, need more for special actions
- 🔋 Battery intensive

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Top score not always updating correctly

**Requested features**

- Add a 'quick game' option
- Implement a 'check word' feature
- Improve letter distribution, less repetitive tiles
- Add support for Apple Watch


### HexOnHex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexonhex/id6470111774)

Engage in thrilling head-to-head word-based challenges with friends or AI. This app offers a unique blend of wordplay and strategic conquest, featuring multiple game modes with customizable options for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Word Roulette gameplay, Word Splicer game mode, Head-to-head multiplayer, Four challenging AI personalities, Configurable game options, Game Center integration, 180,000 word dictionary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Word Roulette Royale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Word Splicer | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Befuddled free?

Befuddled costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HexOnHex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Befuddled or HexOnHex?

HexOnHex is rated higher. Befuddled averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while HexOnHex averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Befuddled or HexOnHex have ads?

Neither Befuddled nor HexOnHex shows ads.

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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.*