BoXiKoN! vs HexFiller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BoXiKoN!
A classic action puzzler where players rotate and place falling shapes to form solid lines, clearing space and preventing the grid from filling up. It offers a relaxed, brain-teasing experience with multiple levels and shapes.
- Easy to learn gameplay
- 20 challenging levels
- Relaxed mode for unhurried play
- Variety of up to 74 shapes
- Auto-save and auto-continue functionality
- Multi-touch controls for rotation
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A calm, clever action puzzler — now with crisp high-density graphics and smoother gameplay throughout. Rotate and drop shapes into the grid to build solid connecting lines across or down. Complete a line and it clears, freeing up space to keep going. Simple to pick up, but staying alive takes real planning — the grid fills faster than you think. This is a brain teaser rather than a twitch arcade game. There's no clock forcing your hand in Relaxed Mode, so you can sit with a tricky board for as long as you like. If you enjoy quiet, spatial thinking games, this one will fit right in. Over a decade on the App Store and still going. Features - Very simple to learn - 20 levels (maybe more) to work through - Relaxed Mode — take your time - Up to 64 different shapes - Redrawn for modern high-density displays - Auto-save and auto-continue, so you can pick up mid-board BoXiKoN is now developed and supported by ElectroSoma Ltd. We will be keeping the game refreshed and maintained, as well as working on a sequel.
HexFiller
A strategy game where you capture hexagons to outmaneuver an opponent. It features simple controls and a clean interface, perfect for quick play sessions. The game helps develop pattern recognition and strategic thinking.
- Hexagon capture gameplay
- Strategic blocking mechanics
- Pattern recognition challenges
- Quick game sessions
- Player statistics tracking
- In-game hints and instructions
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An early home-computer strategy game carefully re-designed with a clean, simple interface for the iPhone and iPad. Winning against the computer requires both a good strategy and the ability to recognize spacial patterns. Select a color to capture hexagons of that color adjoining the hexagons you have already captured. Block your opponent with strategic moves. Capture more hexagons than the iPhone/iPad to win. Each game is short so you can play when you have a few minutes to spare. Statistics shows your record over time. Easy to learn how to play with a "Hint" overlay at game startup which can be hidden when you no longer need it. Plus a good instructions page to more fully describe the game. Minimal settings to worry about: select to play against the strategy of either Player A or Player B; enter your name to personalize your game. NOTES: (1) This game may be difficult for color-blind players. (2) If you enjoy the game, let us know what changes and enhancements you would like.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HexFiller at 5.0 against BoXiKoN!'s 3.8. HexFiller also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 50%). BoXiKoN!'s advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HexFiller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BoXiKoN!'s written reviews are positive against 83% of HexFiller's.
BoXiKoN! ships an update every 16 months, HexFiller every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BoXiKoN! | HexFiller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ElectroSoma Ltd | Gold Creek Enterprises Ltd. |
Customer experience
BoXiKoN!
HexFiller
In-app purchases
BoXiKoN!
No in-app purchases
HexFiller
No in-app purchases









