Comparison

Slydris vs HexaBurst

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

Head to head
About

Slydris

Engaging puzzle game where players slide and drop blocks to clear lines. Create combos and special block effects for deeper gameplay. Offers multiple modes for varied challenges and endless play.

Highlights
  • Slide and drop blocks
  • Create full lines
  • Combo mechanics
  • Special block types
  • Infinite, Zen, and Survival modes
  • Customizable backgrounds and music
Features
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The #1 iOS Game of 2012 according to GameTrailers.com! "Without doubt the finest puzzle game we've ever played on our mobiles." - Modojo.com (5 out of 5 stars) "This is a puzzle game that can stand shoulder to shoulder with the very best of the genre" - EuroGamer.net "Perfect touch controls never let you down. Manages to find a unique twist on line-formation gameplay." - Gamezebo.com (4.5 out of 5) Slydris is a unique and engaging puzzle game with a simple premise but deceptively deep gameplay: * Slide and drop blocks to create full lines of blocks. * Create combos of falling blocks and clearing lines to fill up your bomb meter faster. * Create a row of a single color for a color burster. * Other special blocks (Shatter, Upcoming, Locked, and Magnet) add gameplay variety and challenge. The three modes are Infinite Mode, Zen Mode, and Survival Mode: * In Infinite Mode, a new set of blocks drops after every move you make, so take as much time as you want. Clear 25 lines to move onto the next level. * Zen Mode functions similarly to Infinite Mode, but the difficulty is more dynamic, there are no achievements or scores to worry about, and your game will never end (in Infinite Mode, the game ends if the stack reaches the top row). * In Survival Mode, you have 10 seconds to make as many moves as you can to clear the lines of blocks, then a barrage of blocks will drop, and the cycle begins again. Quick thinking and nimble fingers are required to do well. Slydris is a highly polished and customizable puzzle game for all ages. Select from 3 music tracks and dark or light backgrounds. Slydris supports Game Center Achievements and Leaderboards, iPad Retina Display, and iCloud saving.

About

HexaBurst

Engage in a strategic puzzle game on a dynamic hexagon grid. Flip tiles to reveal neighbors, trigger color bursts, and clear the board through careful planning and resource management. Conquer increasingly challenging levels with intuitive controls and vibrant visuals.

Highlights
  • Hexagon grid-based gameplay
  • Tile revealing and color matching
  • Chain reaction mechanics
  • Resource and space management
  • Challenging level design
  • Intuitive controls and visuals
Features
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HexaBurst is a clever and addictive puzzle game built on a dynamic hexagon grid. Flip hex tiles, trigger color bursts, and clear the board with strategic placement. At the start of each level, only a few tiles are revealed. Choose carefully — selecting a tile reveals its neighbors, and matching colors will automatically fly into containers. If there's no matching slot or space runs out, tiles stack up in the dock. Manage it wisely or face a burst of chaos! Features: Unique hexagon grid-based gameplay Reveal, match, and chain reactions Smart resource and space management Levels that challenge your planning skills Clean, colorful visuals and intuitive controls Every burst matters. Plan smart. Stay sharp. Conquer the hex.

Screenshots

Slydris4 screens
HexaBurst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HexaBurst at Free against Slydris's $1.99. HexaBurst also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Slydris's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (37 vs 8). On review sentiment, in-app purchases 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

HexaBurst is free to download; Slydris costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HexaBurst holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Slydris's written reviews are positive against 100% of HexaBurst's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slydris ships an update every 6 months, HexaBurst daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Slydris versus HexaBurst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlydrisHexaBurst
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (37 ratings)4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadiangamesYASAR DALAK

Customer experience

Slydris

All ratings37 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative3.5%

HexaBurst

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Slydris

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App gets stuck on a level
  • Doesn't preserve levels of achievement
  • Pop-up ads in a paid app
  • Controls can be imprecise

Requested features

7 requests
  • Undo button
  • Puzzle mode for precision
  • More advanced starting levels
  • More music tracks and shuffle option
  • Campaign mode or vs. CPU battle
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  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Make app universal for iPhone and iPad

HexaBurst

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Slydris

No in-app purchases

None

HexaBurst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slydris free?
Slydris costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HexaBurst free?
HexaBurst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Slydris or HexaBurst?
HexaBurst is rated higher. Slydris averages 4.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while HexaBurst averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Slydris or HexaBurst have ads?
HexaBurst shows ads; Slydris does not.
Which is updated more often, Slydris or HexaBurst?
Slydris ships an update every 6 months, and HexaBurst daily. Most recently, Slydris was updated on September 30, 2026 and HexaBurst on July 4, 2026.

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