Comparison

Hexbee vs Golf Royal Solitaire

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

Golf Royal Solitaire

A strategic card game where players aim to clear all cards from the field by playing them in ascending or descending order. Utilize a wild card and draw from the talon when needed to complete as many rounds as possible. Compete globally on leaderboards and track your progress with detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Engaging card gameplay
  • Global leaderboards
  • Intuitive controls
  • Offline mode
  • Progress tracking statistics
Features
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Golf Royal Solitaire brings the classic Golf Solitaire card game to your iPhone and iPad. Plan your moves carefully, earn points, and complete as many successful rounds as possible. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards plus one Joker. At the start, seven columns with five cards each are dealt onto the tableau. Your goal is to move every card to the discard pile. Only the bottom visible card of each column can be played, and it must be one rank higher or lower than the current discard card, regardless of suit. The Joker acts as a powerful wild card and can be used strategically whenever needed. If no moves are available, simply draw the next card from the stock pile. Every game rewards careful planning and smart decisions. Improve your strategy, achieve higher scores, and challenge yourself to complete more rounds. Features: • Classic Golf Solitaire gameplay • Play with 52 cards and one Joker • Simple and intuitive controls • Scoring system and game statistics • High score table • Play offline anytime, anywhere • Smooth and enjoyable gameplay Whether you're a casual player or a solitaire enthusiast, Golf Royal Solitaire delivers a relaxing and rewarding card game experience.

Screenshots

Hexbee4 screens
Golf Royal Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hexbee at 70% against Golf Royal Solitaire's 0%. Hexbee also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 17 months). Golf Royal Solitaire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. Golf Royal Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hexbee holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexbee has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Hexbee's written reviews are positive against 0% of Golf Royal Solitaire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexbee ships an update every 4 months, Golf Royal Solitaire every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hexbee versus Golf Royal Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexbeeGolf Royal Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (13 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRafal KozikGerhard Lentschik

Customer experience

Hexbee

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

Golf Royal Solitaire

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Golf Royal Solitaire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hexbee

One-time1
  • Theme Pack$0.99
None

Golf Royal Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hexbee free?
Hexbee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Golf Royal Solitaire free?
Golf Royal Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hexbee or Golf Royal Solitaire?
Hexbee is rated higher. Hexbee averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Golf Royal Solitaire averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hexbee or Golf Royal Solitaire have ads?
Neither Hexbee nor Golf Royal Solitaire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexbee or Golf Royal Solitaire?
Hexbee ships an update every 4 months, and Golf Royal Solitaire every 17 months. Most recently, Hexbee was updated on October 13, 2026 and Golf Royal Solitaire on September 27, 2026.

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