# Super Hexagon vs Super Meat Boy Forever

The clearest difference is rating: Super Hexagon at 4.5 against Super Meat Boy Forever's 3.9. Super Hexagon also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 57%) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 228). Super Meat Boy Forever's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Super Hexagon costs $2.99 and Super Meat Boy Forever $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Super Hexagon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super Hexagon has 2.2K ratings behind it against 228, 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 57% of Super Meat Boy Forever's.

Super Hexagon ships an update every 3 weeks, Super Meat Boy Forever every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Super Hexagon | Super Meat Boy Forever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-hexagon/id549027629/reviews)** | [3.9 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-meat-boy-forever/id1617800007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 228 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #150 | **#102** |
| Size | 34 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Distractionware Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/413794996) | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) |

## What reviewers say

### Super Hexagon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-hexagon/id549027629)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Challenging gameplay, Addictive mechanics, Precise controls, Original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Simple yet challenging concept
- 💎 Highly replayable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤢 Can cause motion sickness
- 🕹️ Sensitive controls

**Reported bugs**

- High scores not saving properly
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings
- Level editor
- Music volume control


### Super Meat Boy Forever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-meat-boy-forever/id1617800007)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a brutal platforming adventure to rescue your kidnapped baby. Run, jump, punch, and slide through thousands of randomly generated levels. Experience a compelling story with animated cutscenes and unlock new characters.

**Highlights:** Thousands of randomly generated levels, Run, jump, punch, and slide mechanics, Unlockable characters, Boss fights, Animated cutscenes, Secret locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun, challenging gameplay
- 👍 Great mobile port of the franchise
- 💡 Randomly generated levels add replayability
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs (invisible floors, missing textures)
- 🔍 Lack of save state/quick play functionality
- 🎮 Suboptimal touch controls compared to console
- 🤯 Extremely challenging, rage-inducing at times

**Reported bugs**

- Cutscene audio issues (playing in only one ear)
- Invisible floors/textures in certain levels
- Frequent crashes and performance issues
- Warp zone progression not tracking properly

**Requested features**

- Add iCloud/cross-device save sync
- Implement a 'quick restart' option
- Improve touch controls with customizable layout
- Include more content from the original Super Meat Boy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Super Hexagon free?

Super Hexagon costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Super Meat Boy Forever free?

Super Meat Boy Forever costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Super Hexagon or Super Meat Boy Forever?

Super Hexagon is rated higher. Super Hexagon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Super Meat Boy Forever averages 3.9 from 228 ratings.

### Do Super Hexagon or Super Meat Boy Forever have ads?

Neither Super Hexagon nor Super Meat Boy Forever shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Super Hexagon or Super Meat Boy Forever?

Super Hexagon ships an update every 3 weeks, and Super Meat Boy Forever every 4 weeks. Most recently, Super Hexagon was updated on November 1, 2026 and Super Meat Boy Forever on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Super Hexagon or Super Meat Boy Forever?

Super Hexagon currently peaks at #150 in the App Store charts, and Super Meat Boy Forever at #102. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*