Comparison

Hexoggle 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

Hexoggle

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
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Search for words in the hexagonal grid by tracing them out with your finger. Race against the clock to get a high score. So you've played Boggle and you need something different...Try this hexagonal variant - you'll thrill at the speed you can play when all adjacent letters are on shape sides and not corners. The big company's game bogs you down when you duplicate a word. Hexoggle just scores it as no points and keeps you in the flow. No ads or in-app purchases - buy it and it's yours without annoying ads. Still impulse-buy priced at only 99 cents. Full SOWPODS dictionary - we don't pretend "bad" words don't exist. Universal app - iPhone, iTouch, iPad.

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

Hexoggle3 screens
Hexiled4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hexiled at 417 against Hexoggle's 5. Hexiled also leads on chart position (#7 vs unranked). Hexoggle's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Hexoggle costs $0.99 and Hexiled $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hexoggle against 4.7 for Hexiled. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexiled has 417 ratings behind it against 5, 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 90% of Hexiled's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexoggle ships an update monthly, Hexiled every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Hexoggle versus Hexiled: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexoggleHexiled
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)4.7 (417 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5417 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank—#7 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkidmark SoftwareTriplezero

Customer experience

Hexoggle

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hexiled

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

In-app purchases

None

Hexoggle

No in-app purchases

None

Hexiled

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hexoggle free?
Hexoggle costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hexiled free?
Hexiled costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hexoggle or Hexiled?
Hexiled is rated higher. Hexoggle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Hexiled averages 4.7 from 417 ratings.
Do Hexoggle or Hexiled have ads?
Neither Hexoggle nor Hexiled shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexoggle or Hexiled?
Hexoggle ships an update monthly, and Hexiled every 3 months. Most recently, Hexoggle was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hexiled on November 1, 2026.

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