# WordStorm vs Hexiled

The clearest difference is rating: Hexiled at 4.7 against WordStorm's 4.1. Hexiled also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 61%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). WordStorm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

Hexiled holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexiled has 416 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of WordStorm's written reviews are positive against 90% of Hexiled's.

WordStorm ships an update every 9 months, Hexiled every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WordStorm | Hexiled |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordstorm/id404366437/reviews) | **[4.7 (416 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexiled/id881274996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **416** |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | **90.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #80 | **#31** |
| Size | 22 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean O'Connor](https://appshunter.io/developer/305324345) | [Triplezero](https://appshunter.io/developer/881274999) |

## What reviewers say

### WordStorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordstorm/id404366437)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Challenge yourself daily with a word puzzle game. Discover 35 common words using 9 letters, with each word being at least 4 letters long and including the central letter. Compete with others on the same daily puzzle.

**Highlights:** Daily unique word puzzles, Guess 35 common words, Words must be 4+ letters, Must use central letter, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game for fans of the Bee
- 🚀 Best word game out there
- 👍 Perfect Simplicity
- 👍 Entertaining & educational
- 👍 Favourite game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Good game but has issues with word list
- 🐛 Frustrating word list
- 🐛 Can't be both right and wrong
- 🐛 Update your word list
- 🐛 35 most common words?? No

**Reported bugs**

- Font size issue after update
- Game of the Day not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Sort found words alphabetically
- Add a dictionary or definitions
- Arrange words by length
- Add a hint system
- Allow all valid words, not just predefined ones


### Hexiled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexiled/id881274996)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WordStorm free?

WordStorm costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hexiled free?

Hexiled costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WordStorm or Hexiled?

Hexiled is rated higher. WordStorm averages 4.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Hexiled averages 4.7 from 416 ratings.

### Do WordStorm or Hexiled have ads?

Neither WordStorm nor Hexiled shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WordStorm or Hexiled?

WordStorm ships an update every 9 months, and Hexiled every 3 months. Most recently, WordStorm was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hexiled on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WordStorm or Hexiled?

WordStorm currently peaks at #80 in the App Store charts, and Hexiled at #31. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*