Comparison

Mexiball vs HexaBurst

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

Head to head
About

Mexiball

A spicy puzzle game where you sort, roll, and connect colored balls to clear the board. Master increasingly complex challenges with unique elements and aim for the best solution.

Highlights
  • Ball sorting and connecting
  • 80 unique puzzles
  • Multiple solutions per puzzle
  • Mexican-themed visuals and music
  • 3-star ranking system
  • Unlockable achievements
Features
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Sharpen your mind with the latest mind-bender from Donut Games, a hot & spicy puzzle game where you sort, roll and connect balls to clear them off the board. The rules are easy! Just drag the balls with your finger and match them using as few moves as possible. However, things start to get tricky once lasers, colorizers, gates and other fun elements get thrown into the mix. No time for siesta, come on and join the fun! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GAME FEATURES: - 80 different puzzles to beat: From simple as pie to hard as concrete - Multiple solutions: Can you figure out the best? - Replay: Go back and see your best solution - Hot & spicy Mexican-themed visuals and music - Lots of rewarding Achievements to unlock - Donut Games' famous 3-star ranking system: Increased replay value! - Collectors Icon #27 - And much more... TECH FEATURES: - Universal App (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch support) - Multi-touch support - Game Center support * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Enjoy another Donut Games release!

About

HexaBurst

Engage in a strategic puzzle game on a dynamic hexagon grid. Flip tiles to reveal neighbors, trigger color bursts, and clear the board through careful planning and resource management. Conquer increasingly challenging levels with intuitive controls and vibrant visuals.

Highlights
  • Hexagon grid-based gameplay
  • Tile revealing and color matching
  • Chain reaction mechanics
  • Resource and space management
  • Challenging level design
  • Intuitive controls and visuals
Features
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HexaBurst is a clever and addictive puzzle game built on a dynamic hexagon grid. Flip hex tiles, trigger color bursts, and clear the board with strategic placement. At the start of each level, only a few tiles are revealed. Choose carefully — selecting a tile reveals its neighbors, and matching colors will automatically fly into containers. If there's no matching slot or space runs out, tiles stack up in the dock. Manage it wisely or face a burst of chaos! Features: Unique hexagon grid-based gameplay Reveal, match, and chain reactions Smart resource and space management Levels that challenge your planning skills Clean, colorful visuals and intuitive controls Every burst matters. Plan smart. Stay sharp. Conquer the hex.

Screenshots

Mexiball4 screens
HexaBurst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HexaBurst at Free against Mexiball's $0.99. HexaBurst also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 18 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Mexiball's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, 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

HexaBurst is free to download; Mexiball costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HexaBurst holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Mexiball's written reviews are positive against 100% of HexaBurst's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mexiball ships an update every 18 months, HexaBurst daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mexiball versus HexaBurst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMexiballHexaBurst
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDonut GamesYASAR DALAK

Customer experience

Mexiball

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews322 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral10.9%
Negative7.5%

HexaBurst

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Mexiball

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game shrinking to corner on iPad devices
  • Unresponsive controls on certain devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • More levels and increased difficulty
  • Improved instructions and tutorials

HexaBurst

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mexiball

No in-app purchases

None

HexaBurst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mexiball free?
Mexiball costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HexaBurst free?
HexaBurst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mexiball or HexaBurst?
HexaBurst is rated higher. Mexiball averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while HexaBurst averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Mexiball or HexaBurst have ads?
HexaBurst shows ads; Mexiball does not.
Which is updated more often, Mexiball or HexaBurst?
Mexiball ships an update every 18 months, and HexaBurst daily. Most recently, Mexiball was updated on October 13, 2026 and HexaBurst on October 5, 2026.

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