Comparison

Blockwick vs Hexologic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blockwick

Organize colorful blocks with mysterious symbols by placing same-colored blocks adjacent to each other. This puzzle game features 160 levels of increasing difficulty and introduces new specialty blocks.

Highlights
  • 160 puzzles
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Specialty blocks
  • Caterpillar blocks
  • Flip blocks
  • Entangled blocks
Features
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**Blockwick 2 is now available. It has 160 puzzles of increasing difficulty with a slew of new specialty blocks—including caterpillar blocks, flip blocks, entangled blocks, and more.** There is a place with lots of blocks. It's called Blockwick The blocks here are all different shapes and colors and have mysterious symbols on them. Everything is mixed up, but when you place same-colored blocks next to each other, their symbols glow! Organize the blocks to bring light and order to this world. From the creators of Aqueduct, Orba, and Monster Soup comes an intriguing new slider-puzzle called Blockwick.

About

Hexologic

This logic puzzle game reinvents Sudoku with hexagonal grids. Solve over 90 challenging levels across six unique game worlds, enjoying a relaxing atmosphere and atmospheric soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal grid puzzles
  • Over 90 levels
  • 6 unique game worlds
  • Relaxing atmosphere
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Easy to learn gameplay
Features
Currently charting
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Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Hexologic. Solve challenging yet rewarding puzzles, listen to relaxing music, dive deep into the game’s atmosphere and fall in love with Sudoku again! Hexologic is an easy to learn and highly addictive logic puzzle game. Based on hexagonal grids, Hexologic reinvents the rules of Sudoku. Combining the dots and the hexagons will be a rewarding experience for both puzzle game veterans and newcomers alike. Simple gameplay mechanics adorned with beautiful graphic design, relaxing music and challenging yet conquerable puzzles will guarantee many hours of fun for gamers of all ages. IN HEXOLOGIC YOU’LL FIND: • Relaxation, putting your mind at ease in the immersive atmosphere • 6 completely different game worlds, each with unique gameplay mechanics • Over 90 levels designed down to the smallest details • Well-balanced puzzles • Atmospheric soundtrack accentuating the game’s ambience Jump into the world of Hexologic and prove you are the true master of the hexes!

Screenshots

Blockwick4 screens
Hexologic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hexologic at every 2 months against Blockwick's every 6 months. Hexologic also leads on chart position (#84 vs unranked) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Blockwick's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 81%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On rating, 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

Blockwick costs $4.99 and Hexologic $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blockwick holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 258 and 996 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Blockwick's written reviews are positive against 81% of Hexologic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blockwick ships an update every 6 months, Hexologic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Blockwick versus Hexologic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockwickHexologic
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.9 (258 ratings) — better4.7 (996 ratings)
Positive reviews96.2% of reviews — better81.1% of reviews
Number of ratings258996 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#84 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKieffer Bros.MYTHICOWL SP Z O O

Customer experience

Blockwick

All ratings258 ratings
Positive99.2%
Neutral0.4%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.3%

Hexologic

All ratings995 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral12.8%
Negative6.1%

User reviews

Blockwick

From 258 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Challenging and interesting puzzles
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
  • 🎶 Soothing and pleasant soundtrack
  • 🧠 Mentally stimulating
  • 🕰️ No time limits or move counts

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Some puzzles can be extremely difficult
  • 🐛 Occasional screen flickering issues
  • 🔍 Lack of hint system
  • 🔒 Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Hexologic

From 996 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals
  • 🧠 Engaging logic puzzles
  • 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive
  • 🔢 Sudoku-like mechanics

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Game is too short
  • 🔍 Not enough content/levels
  • 🐛 Some bugs and glitches
  • 🔊 Sound effects can be annoying

Bugs and requests

Blockwick

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Blockwick 2 board pieces spinning after iOS 16 update
  • Unable to open Blockwick 2 on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and chapters
  • Level creation and sharing tools
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Hint system or solution guides

Hexologic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Level 73 not completing
  • Achievements not working
  • Progress lost after update

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Ability to mark/note possible answers
  • Separate volume controls for music and effects

In-app purchases

None

Blockwick

No in-app purchases

None

Hexologic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blockwick free?
Blockwick costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hexologic free?
Hexologic costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blockwick or Hexologic?
Blockwick is rated higher. Blockwick averages 4.9 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while Hexologic averages 4.7 from 996 ratings.
Do Blockwick or Hexologic have ads?
Neither Blockwick nor Hexologic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blockwick or Hexologic?
Blockwick ships an update every 6 months, and Hexologic every 2 months. Most recently, Blockwick was updated on October 30, 2026 and Hexologic on October 29, 2026.

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