# Compulsive vs HexFiller

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HexFiller at none against Compulsive's 6. HexFiller also leads on ads (none vs shown). Compulsive's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (145 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compulsive sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. HexFiller asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Compulsive against 4.8 for HexFiller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compulsive has 145 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Compulsive's written reviews are positive against 83% of HexFiller's.

Compulsive ships an update every 3 months, HexFiller every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compulsive | HexFiller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compulsive/id587809169/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexfiller/id1071621546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **145** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [Gold Creek Enterprises Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/434473031) |

## What reviewers say

### Compulsive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compulsive/id587809169)

Organize a vibrant palette of colors in this addictive puzzle game. Match and clear tiles to score points, utilizing power-ups and strategic moves. Compete with friends and climb leaderboards in various game modes.

**Highlights:** Addictive color matching puzzle, Multiple game modes, Multiplayer on the same board, Strategic power-ups, Leaderboards and achievements, Modern, bright color themes, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Visionary | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tidy Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fresh Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spotless Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Perfect Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- ⏱️ Quick games for short sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked game modes
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🎨 Limited color customization

**Reported bugs**

- Slow server connection for score uploads
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Longer game modes
- More customization options
- Improved leaderboard and social features


### HexFiller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexfiller/id1071621546)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compulsive free?

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

### Is HexFiller free?

HexFiller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Compulsive or HexFiller?

HexFiller is rated higher. Compulsive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while HexFiller averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Compulsive or HexFiller have ads?

Compulsive shows ads; HexFiller does not.

### Which is updated more often, Compulsive or HexFiller?

Compulsive ships an update every 3 months, and HexFiller every 17 months. Most recently, Compulsive was updated on September 20, 2026 and HexFiller on September 7, 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.*