# Hexbee vs Bechained !

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.

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.

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.

Hexbee ships an update every 3 months, Bechained ! every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hexbee | Bechained ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexbee/id446822719/reviews) | **[4.2 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bechained/id561157043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **140** |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | **87.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rafal Kozik](https://appshunter.io/developer/427396300) | [Effixa inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523954236) |

## 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


### Bechained !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bechained/id561157043)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Stages | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10 Bees Bombs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10 Timers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10 Missiles Bombs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Jewels Pack: Candy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Jewels Pack: Fruit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 4 of each tools | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10 of each tools | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Jewels Pack: All | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 25 of each tools | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100 of each tools | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Shuffle function can be unreliable
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 23, 2026 and Bechained ! on October 20, 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.*