Comparison

Hexbee vs Tap Away Master

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

Tap Away Master

A challenging puzzle game where you strategically tap blocks to fill a building with color. Plan your moves carefully to avoid running out of time or moves. Satisfyingly fills your spatial awareness and strategic thinking.

Highlights
  • Strategic block tapping
  • Colorize entire buildings
  • Arrow direction mechanics
  • Time and move limits
  • Spatial awareness challenges
  • Problem-solving gameplay
Features
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"Tap Away" is a puzzle game where the objective is to strategically tap on blocks to fill an entire building with color. Each block has an arrow symbol indicating the direction it will move when tapped. The player must carefully plan their taps to make the blocks move in a way that covers the entire building in color before running out of time or moves. The game can be quite challenging, especially on the more difficult levels, as it requires players to think several steps ahead and anticipate how the blocks will move in response to their taps. Precision and thoughtfulness are essential, as there are time and move limits imposed on each level. The satisfaction comes from successfully filling the entire building, demonstrating the player's problem-solving skills and ability to visualize the chain reaction of block movements. "Tap Away" provides an engaging brain teaser that puts the player's spatial awareness and strategic thinking to the test.

Screenshots

Hexbee4 screens
Tap Away Master3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tap Away Master at 4.8 against Hexbee's 3.8. Tap Away Master also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Hexbee's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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 Tap Away Master sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tap Away Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexbee ships an update every 3 months, Tap Away Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hexbee versus Tap Away Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexbeeTap Away Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (13 ratings)4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRafal KozikHoang Thi Na

Customer experience

Hexbee

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative22.5%

Tap Away Master

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

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

Tap Away Master

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hexbee

One-time1
  • Theme Pack$0.99
8 purchases

Tap Away Master

One-time8
  • Bundle 1$0.99
  • Bundle 2$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Bundle 3$4.99
  • Bundle 4$7.99
  • Remove Ads Plus$11.99
  • Bundle 5$14.99
  • Bundle 6$29.99

Questions

Is Hexbee free?
Hexbee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tap Away Master free?
Tap Away Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hexbee or Tap Away Master?
Tap Away Master is rated higher. Hexbee averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Tap Away Master averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Hexbee or Tap Away Master have ads?
Tap Away Master shows ads; Hexbee does not.
Which is updated more often, Hexbee or Tap Away Master?
Hexbee ships an update every 3 months, and Tap Away Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hexbee was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tap Away Master on November 4, 2026.

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