# Flow Free vs Block! Hexa Puzzle™

The clearest difference is update cadence: Block! Hexa Puzzle™ at every 8 days against Flow Free's every 5 months. Flow Free's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (83% vs 61%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flow Free sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Block! Hexa Puzzle™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flow Free holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Free has 409K ratings behind it against 43K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Flow Free's written reviews are positive against 61% of Block! Hexa Puzzle™'s.

Flow Free ships an update every 5 months, Block! Hexa Puzzle™ every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow Free | Block! Hexa Puzzle™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (409K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free/id526641427/reviews)** | [4.5 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-hexa-puzzle/id1095572547/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **409K** | 43K |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 61.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) | [BitMango, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465882936) |

## What reviewers say

### Flow Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free/id526641427)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Board, #95 Top Grossing · Board, #186 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Connect matching colored pipes to fill the board without crossing or overlapping. Enjoy hundreds of free levels or challenge yourself in timed modes. This addictive puzzle game offers a relaxing yet engaging experience for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Connect matching colors with pipes, Fill the entire board, Over 2,500 free levels, Daily puzzles, Time Trial mode, Multiple board sizes, Level packs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blue Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purple Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10x10 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs and Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 🧠 Challenges the brain
- ⏱️ Good for passing time
- 🔓 No WiFi required
- 💻 Works well on different devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
- 💰 Hints/levels can be expensive
- 🤯 Levels can get too difficult
- 🔁 Daily streak issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Ads getting stuck and preventing progress

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels for older players
- Ability to earn hints through gameplay
- Option to change background color for themes
- Sync progress across devices


### Block! Hexa Puzzle™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-hexa-puzzle/id1095572547)

This addictive puzzle game challenges your spatial reasoning with unique hexagonal pieces. Enjoy hundreds of levels with no time limits, perfect for playing offline and building geometric skills. It offers a relaxing experience with stunning graphics and soothing sounds.

**Highlights:** Unique hexagonal pieces, Over 300 unique levels, No time limits, Offline play supported, Stunning graphics and effects, Easy to learn, fun to master

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 590 Coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 480 Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 620 Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,280Coin | $6.99 | one-time |
| 110 Hints | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1,320 Coin | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bright and realistic
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing
- 👍 Helps with autism
- 👍 Long-lasting and nostalgic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads after every level/puzzle
- 🐛 Inconsistent/rigged gift box rewards
- 🔋 Too many ads drain battery
- 🐛 Screen goes black after ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Gift box rewards are always 5 coins
- Ads cause screen to go black
- App crashes and freezes frequently

**Requested features**

- Earn coins/hints after each level
- More variety in gift box rewards
- Reduce frequency of ads
- Ability to save progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow Free free?

Flow Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block! Hexa Puzzle™ free?

Block! Hexa Puzzle™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flow Free or Block! Hexa Puzzle™?

Flow Free is rated higher. Flow Free averages 4.8 out of 5 from 409K ratings, while Block! Hexa Puzzle™ averages 4.5 from 43K ratings.

### Do Flow Free or Block! Hexa Puzzle™ have ads?

Both Flow Free and Block! Hexa Puzzle™ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flow Free or Block! Hexa Puzzle™?

Flow Free ships an update every 5 months, and Block! Hexa Puzzle™ every 8 days. Most recently, Flow Free was updated on November 11, 2026 and Block! Hexa Puzzle™ on November 11, 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.*