# Hexbee vs Collapse! Blast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hexbee at 70% against Collapse! Blast's 42%. Collapse! Blast's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 13) and rating (4.1 vs 3.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hexbee sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Collapse! Blast sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Collapse! Blast holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collapse! Blast has 1.6K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Hexbee's written reviews are positive against 42% of Collapse! Blast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hexbee ships an update every 4 months, Collapse! Blast monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hexbee | Collapse! Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexbee/id446822719/reviews) | **[4.1 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collapse-blast/id518119428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.4% of reviews** | 41.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rafal Kozik](https://appshunter.io/developer/427396300) | [Gamehouse LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284837569) |

## What reviewers say

### Hexbee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexbee/id446822719)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Zero ads
- 👍 Easy to learn, hard to master
- 👍 Good for brain exercise
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frustrating gameplay mechanics
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Impossible to win
- 🐛 Monotonous gameplay
- 🐛 Board not fully visible

**Reported bugs**

- Game cheats
- Score deduction
- Does not show full board
- Impossible to remove all flowers
- Music stopped playing

**Requested features**

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


### Collapse! Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collapse-blast/id518119428)

Engage in fast-paced block-busting puzzle fun with friends. Match colored blocks to earn rewards, climb leaderboards, and unlock power-ups in timed tournaments. Compete weekly and practice to improve your score.

**Highlights:** 60-second match three gameplay, Weekly Facebook friend tournaments, Unlockable power-ups, New game boards weekly, Social achievement sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 1,750 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of 1,750 Coins + 5 Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of 15 LIVES | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack of 4,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| pack of 4,000 Coins + 10 Lives | $3.99 | one-time |
| pack of 35 LIVES | $5.99 | one-time |
| pack of 9,500 Coins + 20 Lives | $5.99 | one-time |
| pack of 9,500 COINS | $7.99 | one-time |
| pack of 73 LIVES | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Nostalgic classic game
- 👍 Fun and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Lives/coins system issues
- 🔍 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Inability to log in or connect to Facebook
- Distorted/unresponsive screen after ads

**Requested features**

- Update the app to be compatible with latest iOS versions
- Improve the lives/coins system
- Add more power-ups and game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hexbee free?

Hexbee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Collapse! Blast free?

Collapse! Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hexbee or Collapse! Blast?

Collapse! Blast is rated higher. Hexbee averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Collapse! Blast averages 4.1 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Hexbee or Collapse! Blast have ads?

Neither Hexbee nor Collapse! Blast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hexbee or Collapse! Blast?

Hexbee ships an update every 4 months, and Collapse! Blast monthly. Most recently, Hexbee was updated on October 17, 2026 and Collapse! Blast on October 16, 2026.

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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.*