# Tank Puzzles vs Hexamine Game

The clearest difference is rating: Hexamine Game at 4.9 against Tank Puzzles's 4.0. Hexamine Game also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 20 months). Tank Puzzles's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tank Puzzles sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Hexamine Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hexamine Game holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexamine Game has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tank Puzzles ships an update every 20 months, Hexamine Game every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tank Puzzles | Hexamine Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-puzzles/id574659820/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexamine-game/id1570029858/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 151 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/483881207) | [Marie Trandafir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566376593) |

## What reviewers say

### Tank Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-puzzles/id574659820)

This jigsaw puzzle game features 60 levels with high-quality images of tanks. Drag and drop pieces to complete pictures, with options to peek at the original image or skip challenging levels. Save completed images to your device and compete with others globally via Game Center.

**Highlights:** 60 levels with tank images, Drag and drop puzzle mechanics, Peek at original image, Skip levels, Save completed images, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peek image | $0.99 | one-time |
| Save image | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Hexamine Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexamine-game/id1570029858)

A logic puzzle game that puts a hexagonal twist on the classic Minesweeper. Use deduction and strategy to uncover hidden mines across various difficulty levels. Features a hint system, achievements, and global leaderboards for a challenging and addictive experience.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal grid gameplay, Logic and deduction puzzles, Multiple difficulty levels, Hint system, Achievements and rewards, Global leaderboard, Tutorial for beginners

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tank Puzzles free?

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

### Is Hexamine Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tank Puzzles or Hexamine Game?

Hexamine Game is rated higher. Tank Puzzles averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hexamine Game averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Tank Puzzles or Hexamine Game have ads?

Tank Puzzles shows ads; Hexamine Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tank Puzzles or Hexamine Game?

Tank Puzzles ships an update every 20 months, and Hexamine Game every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tank Puzzles was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hexamine Game on November 3, 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.*