# Hexoggle vs Sidewords

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sidewords at 295 against Hexoggle's 4. Sidewords also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13). Hexoggle's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Hexoggle costs $0.99 and Sidewords $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Hexoggle against 4.7 for Sidewords. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sidewords has 295 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Hexoggle's written reviews are positive against 81% of Sidewords's.

Hexoggle ships an update monthly, Sidewords every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hexoggle | Sidewords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexoggle/id422767196/reviews)** | [4.7 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidewords/id1223257768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **295** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | #84 |
| Size | 24 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skidmark Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/422767199) | [Milkbag Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/702914608) |

## What reviewers say

### Hexoggle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexoggle/id422767196)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This word search game challenges you to find words in a hexagonal grid by tracing them with your finger. Compete against the clock for a high score in a fast-paced, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal letter grid, Word tracing gameplay, Timed high score challenges, Full SOWPODS dictionary, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sidewords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidewords/id1223257768)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This app offers a unique blend of logic and word puzzles with no timers or penalties. It provides hundreds of puzzles of varying difficulty, with new ones added daily, and includes a bonus game. Users can customize the color scheme to suit their mood.

**Highlights:** Logic and word puzzle blend, Hundreds of puzzles, Daily new puzzles, Bonus game included, Customizable color schemes, No timers or penalties

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging word game
- 💡 Original and creative concept
- 🧠 Keeps the brain working
- 😌 Relaxing gameplay, no time limit
- 🆓 Free to play, no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Confusing/lack of tutorial
- 🚫 Nonsense/unreal words accepted
- ❌ Real words sometimes rejected
- 🔠 Portrait mode only
- 🔄 Syncing between devices missing

**Reported bugs**

- Crash when clicking 'share solution'
- Applies unreal words
- Sometimes rejects real words

**Requested features**

- Improve tutorial or add clear instructions
- Sync between devices
- Add a scoring system or way to measure excellence
- Allow iPad rotation to landscape
- More puzzles/daily puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hexoggle free?

Hexoggle costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sidewords free?

Sidewords costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hexoggle or Sidewords?

Hexoggle is rated higher. Hexoggle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Sidewords averages 4.7 from 295 ratings.

### Do Hexoggle or Sidewords have ads?

Neither Hexoggle nor Sidewords shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hexoggle or Sidewords?

Hexoggle ships an update monthly, and Sidewords every 2 months. Most recently, Hexoggle was updated on September 14, 2026 and Sidewords on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hexoggle or Sidewords?

Hexoggle currently peaks at #74 in the App Store charts, and Sidewords at #84. 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.*