Comparison

BoXiKoN! vs HexFiller

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Hexagon capture gameplay
  • Strategic blocking mechanics
  • Pattern recognition challenges
  • Quick game sessions
  • Player statistics tracking
  • In-game hints and instructions
Features
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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.

Screenshots

BoXiKoN!4 screens
HexFiller3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BoXiKoN! versus HexFiller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoXiKoN!HexFiller
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (12 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 16 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperElectroSoma LtdGold Creek Enterprises Ltd.

Customer experience

BoXiKoN!

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

HexFiller

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

BoXiKoN!

No in-app purchases

None

HexFiller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BoXiKoN! free?
BoXiKoN! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HexFiller free?
HexFiller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BoXiKoN! or HexFiller?
HexFiller is rated higher. BoXiKoN! averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while HexFiller averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do BoXiKoN! or HexFiller have ads?
Neither BoXiKoN! nor HexFiller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BoXiKoN! or HexFiller?
BoXiKoN! ships an update every 16 months, and HexFiller every 17 months. Most recently, BoXiKoN! was updated on November 1, 2026 and HexFiller on November 2, 2026.

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