Super Hexagon vs Hypno Hexagon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Super Hexagon
A minimalist action game with a focus on pure design and challenging gameplay. Navigate a constantly shifting hexagonal environment to survive as long as possible. Experience a critically acclaimed title known for its addictive nature and precise controls.
- Minimalist design
- Challenging gameplay
- Addictive mechanics
- Precise controls
- Original soundtrack
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Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel. Super Hexagon was a best of 2012 runner up for game of the year on the app store. "A masterpiece of design purity" - EDGE 9/10 "This is the kind of game you’re going to pass off to your friends and say, “You’ve gotta check this out.” It’s dangerously addictive." - IGN 9/10 "One of the best mobile gaming experiences I've had this year." - Destructoid, 10/10 "Knows exactly what type of game it wants to be and executes on it spectacularly. Merciless difficulty meets brilliant design." - Gamezebo, 5/5
Hypno Hexagon
A fast-paced fitness game that uses body movements to navigate an endless hexagonal maze. Track calories and heart rate during gameplay, with leaderboards to compete globally. Unlock intense visuals with a single in-app purchase.
- Body movement controls
- Endless hexagonal maze navigation
- Fitness Gaming workout recording
- Calorie and heart rate monitoring
- Standard Game mode with digital crown control
- Daily, Weekly, and All-Time Leaderboards
- Unlockable hypnotic tunnel
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Hypno Hexagon is a fast paced workout game for your Apple Watch, that can also be played on iOS devices, and even in the iOS Widget. ＊ Control the game entirely with your body movements! ＊ Spin, twist, and turn your body to navigate the endless hexagonal maze. ＊ Play sessions are recorded as Fitness Gaming workouts that can be reviewed in the Health app on your iOS devices. ＊ Monitor your burned calories and heart rate while you play. ＊ Don't have a Series 5 or newer Watch, or want more traditional controls? No problem - Standard Game mode offers digital crown control, and works on older Apple Watch models. ＊ iOS game can be played by spinning your device, or tapping the screen. ＊ Perfectly smooth 60fps, fast paced action, that will leave you sweating. ＊ Daily, Weekly and All-Time Leaderboards - compete with other players around the world for the top score every day. ＊ The game can be fully played for free, and has no ads. ＊ Hypnotic tunnel available to unlock on iOS and Watch, with a single in-app purchase. Support this game's development by unlocking it, and experience some of the most intense visuals you can have on your Watch! The game does not send your workout or health data anywhere. This data stays on your devices, and can be reviewed in the Health app. Hypno Hexagon is based on Terry Cavanagh's amazing Super Hexagon. The game is made with Terry's approval. Featuring Music by Matthew Klingensmith: https://matthewklingensmith.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hypno Hexagon at Free against Super Hexagon's $2.99. Super Hexagon's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ads 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
Hypno Hexagon is free to download; Super Hexagon costs $2.99 up front. Hypno Hexagon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Super Hexagon asks for nothing beyond the download.
Super Hexagon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super Hexagon has 2.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Super Hexagon's written reviews are positive against 75% of Hypno Hexagon's.
Super Hexagon ships an update every 3 weeks, Hypno Hexagon every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Super Hexagon | Hypno Hexagon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.2K ratings) — better | 3.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #102 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Distractionware Limited | Marko Radakovic |
Customer experience
Super Hexagon
Hypno Hexagon
Bugs and requests
Super Hexagon
Reported bugs
2 issues- High scores not saving properly
- Compatibility issues on newer devices
Requested features
3 requests- Difficulty settings
- Level editor
- Music volume control
Hypno Hexagon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Super Hexagon
No in-app purchases
Hypno Hexagon
- VFX Tunnel$0.29
