Comparison

Hexbee vs Bubblez

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

Head to head
About

Hexbee

This is a free puzzle game featuring classic line-clearing mechanics with crisp graphics. Players aim to score points by forming lines of five or more matching pieces, with a wildcard option available. It offers multiple difficulty levels and Game Center integration for competitive play.

Highlights
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Easy to learn
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Retina Display support
  • Game Center integration
  • Customizable background color
Features
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Keep the board blooming in Hexbee, a colorful take on the classic lines puzzle. Move flowers across a hexagonal board and line up five or more of the same kind to clear space and build your score. Easy to learn, with plenty of room to plan your next move. Choose from three difficulty levels, use wildcard stars to complete a line, and keep clearing flowers before the board fills up. FEATURES • Three difficulty levels: Easy, Medium and Hard • Game Center leaderboards for each difficulty • Customizable theme colors • Music and sound effects with separate volume controls • Play on iPhone and iPad • Play the puzzle offline; Game Center and purchases require a connection • Free to play, with no ads • Seven additional themes available together through one optional in-app purchase HOW TO PLAY Tap a flower, then tap an empty space to move it there. A clear path must connect the two spaces. Make a line of at least five matching flowers in any of the three directions to clear it. A star is a wildcard and can complete a line with any flower type. If your move doesn't clear a line, three new pieces appear. Watch the upcoming pieces, leave room to move, and aim for your next high score. The game ends when the board is full. Already purchased the additional themes? Open Themes and tap Restore Purchases using the Apple Account that made the purchase.

About

Bubblez

Engage in a classic bubble shooter experience across 45 arcade levels. Match three or more bubbles of the same color to clear the board and earn bonus scores. Compete with players worldwide in a challenging multiplayer mode.

Highlights
  • 45 challenging levels
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Global leaderboard
  • Match 3 gameplay
  • Bonus score system
  • Multilingual interface
Features
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Make your way through 45 crazy arcade levels and get additional score every time you win! If you like bubble games, than there is no need to explain the rules of this fun arcade. If you don't, than Bubblez: Bubble Defense will make you change your mind. Features: - 45 challenging levels - Multiplayer mode - Global leaderboard - Multilingual interface This multiplayer bubble shooter is a perfect time-killer and a challenging game for all Match 3 or Marble Popper fans. Make the groups of 3 or more bubbles of the same color to clear the play field. Compete online in multiplayer mode and gain bonus score every time you win! With 45 impossible levels Bubblez: Bubble Defense provides almost unlimited play time! ► Discover 60+ great games and apps for kids from Absolutist, including: ◊ Bubblez: Magic Bubble Quest ◊ Spirit of the Ancient Forest ◊ Mahjong 2: Hidden Tiles ◊ Fitz 2: Match 3 Puzzle Game ◊ Bubble Clusterz Puzzle ◊ Marble Match: Under the Sea ◊ ABC Mysteriez: Hidden Letters ◊ Mysteriez: Hidden Numbers ◊ Hidden Objects: Twilight Town ◊ Time Gap: Hidden Objects ◊ Crime City: Hidden Object ◊ Jewel Slider: Match 3 Puzzle Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Absolutist.games/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/absolutistgame Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/absolutistgames/ Visit our site: http://absolutist.com

Screenshots

Hexbee4 screens
Bubblez4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bubblez at 4.4 against Hexbee's 3.8. Bubblez also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Hexbee's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Hexbee sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bubblez sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubblez holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Hexbee's written reviews are positive against 82% of Bubblez's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexbee ships an update every 4 months, Bubblez every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hexbee versus Bubblez: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexbeeBubblez
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (13 ratings)4.4 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews81.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1321 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRafal KozikAbsolutist Ltd

Customer experience

Hexbee

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative22.2%

Bubblez

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral9.5%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral14.0%
Negative4.3%

Bugs and requests

Hexbee

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game cheats
  • Score deduction
  • Does not show full board
  • Impossible to remove all flowers
  • Music stopped playing
Show 3 more
  • Tiles placed in chosen positions
  • Cannot remove tiles
  • Game not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Android version available on Play Store
  • Add levels or configurations
  • Option to change grid to square
  • Personal leaderboard

Bubblez

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hexbee

One-time1
  • Theme Pack$0.99
2 purchases

Bubblez

One-time2
  • Unlimited Version$0.99
  • No ads$2.99

Questions

Is Hexbee free?
Hexbee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubblez free?
Bubblez is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hexbee or Bubblez?
Bubblez is rated higher. Hexbee averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Bubblez averages 4.4 from 21 ratings.
Do Hexbee or Bubblez have ads?
Bubblez shows ads; Hexbee does not.
Which is updated more often, Hexbee or Bubblez?
Hexbee ships an update every 4 months, and Bubblez every 6 months. Most recently, Hexbee was updated on October 13, 2026 and Bubblez on October 7, 2026.

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