Comparison

Hexbee vs Bechained !

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

Bechained !

Slide your finger to link three or more jewels, destroying background tiles and guiding a bee downwards to win. Compete for high scores in a timed Blitz Mode or progress through numerous levels.

Highlights
  • Link jewels to destroy tiles
  • Guide the bee to the bottom
  • Timed Blitz Mode
  • 80 levels across 4 stages
  • Special tools for assistance
  • HD graphics
Features
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*** One of Best Finger-sliding and Chaining jewels elimination game on AppStore *** Slide your finger to create chains of three or more jewels until background tiles are destroyed and the BEE comes down. Keep linking jewels to make the BEE fall down to win the game. In Blitz Mode, Make highest score as possible in 60 seconds ! ***** Features ***** * Universal build: iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch * Blitz Mode for Hour of Fun * 3 Specials tools to help you complete levels * 80 Levels across 4 Stages (more coming soon) * Jewel Pack available (Candy Pack, Fruit Pack) * Stunning HD Graphic retina * Game Center achievements and leaderboard * Facebook Integration * Easy to learn but hard to master If you like this game, please rate it and recommend it to your friends. Thanks for playing!

Screenshots

Hexbee4 screens
Bechained !4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bechained ! at 4.2 against Hexbee's 3.8. Bechained ! also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 69%) and ratings volume (140 vs 13). Hexbee's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Bechained ! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bechained ! holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bechained ! has 140 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Hexbee's written reviews are positive against 87% of Bechained !'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexbee ships an update every 3 months, Bechained ! every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hexbee versus Bechained !: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexbeeBechained !
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (13 ratings)4.2 (140 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews87.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13140 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB41 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRafal KozikEffixa inc.

Customer experience

Hexbee

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive68.7%
Neutral7.2%
Negative24.1%

Bechained !

All ratings139 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral12.2%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative1.8%

User reviews

Hexbee

From 13 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bechained !

From 140 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Engaging and entertaining
  • 👍 Great twist on jewel matching games
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to grasp mechanics
  • 👍 Relaxing and challenging gameplay
  • 👍 Excellent graphics and visuals

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Levels locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🔋 Addictive gameplay can be time-consuming

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

Bechained !

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Shuffle function can be unreliable
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free levels to unlock
  • Relaxed/endless mode without time limit
  • Detailed scoring/progression information

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hexbee

One-time1
  • Theme Pack$0.99
11 purchases

Bechained !

One-time11
  • Unlock All Stages$0.99
  • Buy 10 Bees Bombs$0.99
  • Buy 10 Timers$0.99
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  • Buy 10 Missiles Bombs$0.99
  • Unlock Jewels Pack: Candy$0.99
  • Unlock Jewels Pack: Fruit$0.99
  • Buy 4 of each tools$0.99
  • Buy 10 of each tools$1.99
  • Unlock Jewels Pack: All$1.99
  • Buy 25 of each tools$4.99
  • Buy 100 of each tools$14.99

Questions

Is Hexbee free?
Hexbee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bechained ! free?
Bechained ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hexbee or Bechained !?
Bechained ! is rated higher. Hexbee averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Bechained ! averages 4.2 from 140 ratings.
Do Hexbee or Bechained ! have ads?
Neither Hexbee nor Bechained ! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexbee or Bechained !?
Hexbee ships an update every 3 months, and Bechained ! every 9 months. Most recently, Hexbee was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bechained ! on October 20, 2026.

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