# HexLogic vs Donut Stack Sort

HexLogic and Donut Stack Sort both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of HexLogic's written reviews are positive against 26% of Donut Stack Sort's. HexLogic also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Donut Stack Sort's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (167 vs 23). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HexLogic sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Donut Stack Sort sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for HexLogic against 4.5 for Donut Stack Sort. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Donut Stack Sort has 167 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of HexLogic's written reviews are positive against 26% of Donut Stack Sort's.

HexLogic ships an update every 6 months, Donut Stack Sort every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HexLogic | Donut Stack Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexlogic-zoo/id568264974/reviews) | **[4.5 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-stack-sort/id6476919327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **167** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 25.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 429 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GabySoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/356305184) | [Tran Tien Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713107024) |

## What reviewers say

### HexLogic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexlogic-zoo/id568264974)

Engage your mind with colorful logic puzzles featuring animal-themed artwork. Use deduction to reveal hidden pictures by painting tiles. Unlock additional content with in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Logic puzzles, Animal themes, Hidden picture reveal, Deduction and reasoning, Colorful graphics, Tutorial included

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HexLogic - Birdhouses | $0.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Eyes | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Carnival | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Mosaics | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Spices | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Umbrellas | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Handfuls | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Hats | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Lifeguard | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Gardens | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Candy | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Doors | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Weave | $1.99 | one-time |
| HexLogic - Steps | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🧩 Well-designed logic puzzle mechanics
- 🖼️ Beautiful and gorgeous photos as rewards
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing graphics
- 🧠 Great brain exercise and mental challenge

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Forced review requirement to unlock content
- 🌍 Geographic restrictions (Australian store exclusion)
- 🎯 Limited number of free levels
- 🖼️ Repeated pictures across different puzzle sizes
- 🎨 Color differentiation issues for colorblind players

**Reported bugs**

- Tapping sometimes selects more hexes than intended
- Background colors make some colors hard to distinguish
- Player profile defaults back to first entered player
- Color pairs difficult to distinguish (green/yellow, blue/purple)

**Requested features**

- More puzzle levels and content
- Unique pictures for each puzzle
- Score tracking by time and errors
- Colorblind mode with shape differentiation
- More free levels available


### Donut Stack Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-stack-sort/id6476919327)

A minimalistic puzzle game where players merge hexagonal number blocks to create higher numbers. This addictive game challenges your brain, improving memory, concentration, and reflexes.

**Highlights:** Hexagon number block merging, Mind-sharpening gameplay, Improves memory and concentration, Addictive puzzle experience, Minimalistic design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Skin 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Skin 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Spin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Safe Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| One Plus One | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Donut Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| All bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin 5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful design and graphics
- 💡 Good core game mechanics
- 💖 Enjoyable for anxiety relief

**What reviewers complain about**

- 广告 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 💸 Deceptive advertising practices
- 😩 Ads cover half the screen
- ✋ Ads block gameplay
- ❌ Ads prevent game progression

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freeze the game
- Ads don't close
- Ads appear mid-game and block screen
- Purchased ad-free experience still has ads
- In-app purchases not credited (e.g., coins)

**Requested features**

- More levels needed
- Update the game with new content
- Fix the ad issue
- Improve ad removal value
- Change or remove the white donut (hard to see)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HexLogic free?

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

### Is Donut Stack Sort free?

Donut Stack Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HexLogic or Donut Stack Sort?

Donut Stack Sort is rated higher. HexLogic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Donut Stack Sort averages 4.5 from 167 ratings.

### Do HexLogic or Donut Stack Sort have ads?

Neither HexLogic nor Donut Stack Sort shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HexLogic or Donut Stack Sort?

HexLogic ships an update every 6 months, and Donut Stack Sort every 3 weeks. Most recently, HexLogic was updated on October 9, 2026 and Donut Stack Sort on October 1, 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.*