Comparison

Compulsive vs Aurora Hex

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Compulsive

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
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A palette of beautiful colors needs your help to get organized. This quick color matching puzzle game is easy to learn and difficult to put down. Ready to get Compulsive? ■ FEATURES □ Addictive color matching puzzle game □ Multiple Game Modes: Arcade, Strategy, Zen, Challenge □ Multiplayer: Play friends on the same board □ Power-ups: Organizer, Cleaner, Duster □ Leaderboards & Achievements □ Beautiful bright candy-like colors with a modern theme □ Awesome animations, music, and sound □ Play games in 60 seconds, 30 moves, or unlimited □ Game Center integration for challenging friends and family □ Optimized for all iPhone and iPad Retina Displays ■ RULES □ Drag tiles anywhere on the board as long as the dropped tile joins another of same color □ Join four or more tiles of the same color to clear them off the board and score points. □ A Clean tile clears all tiles of a specific color off the board. □ Clear multiple groups of tiles in a single move for bonus points. ■ POWER-UPS □ Power-ups include Duster, Cleaner, Organizer, and Visionary to help improve your game! □ Duster removes a tile off the board and counts towards the combo. Use it to start your next combo and score bigger points. Limit 5 per game. □ The Cleaner power-up removes an entire color from the board. This is just like the white cleaner tile that appears on the board. Limit is 3 per game. □ The Organizer power-up gives you 10 seconds to arrange the board however you want without any tiles exploding. This allows you to create really big groups and and even bigger combos for a massive bonus. Limit is 1 per game. □ Visionary power-up is a one time purchase that provides color tile counts on the board on every game played. Helps you to focus on what color to use to build your next group. Also tells you the best time to use your Organizer power-up! ■ TIPS □ Create larger groups of tiles for bigger scores. □ Set up tiles on the game board so when one group clears others will follow. □ Bonus multiplier is given on the total number of groups you clean up in a single move. □ Use the white tiles or Cleaner power-up to wipe up a mess or score some quick points. □ Use the Duster tile to start off a killer combo. □ Buy plenty of Organizers from the Store to really run your score up high. □ Use the Visionary power-up as an indicator to use the Organizer power-up. □ Play everyday to earn 1,000 extra tiles. □ Connect the leaderboard to Game Center and Facebook to crush your friend's scores. ■ REVIEWS □ “Best New Games" — Apple App Store Feature □ "So minimal, so addictive" — LA Times □ "Its design is generous, both in aesthetic elegance and in play" — Kill Screen □ “Compulsive is a slick puzzler that lives up to its name” — GameZebo ■ CONTACT □ Problem? In the app please tap MORE, ABOUT, and SEND FEEDBACK to talk directly to our team. □ Like us at https://www.facebook.com/CompulsiveGame □ Follow us at https://twitter.com/tmsoft □ Visit us at https://www.tmsoft.com/compulsive/

About

Aurora Hex

A calming puzzle game where players connect matching pieces to reveal intricate hidden patterns. Enjoy thousands of unique challenges with a serene visual style and relaxing music. The difficulty gradually increases, with a helpful hint system available.

Highlights
  • Link matching pieces
  • Discover hidden patterns
  • Thousands of unique puzzles
  • Serene visual style
  • Soothing background music
  • Gradual difficulty curve
  • Hint system
Features
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Aurora Hex is a relaxing and soothing puzzle game, where you link matching pieces together to discover beautiful hidden patterns. Features: - Easy for anyone to pick up and play - 1000s of unique puzzles to explore - A beautiful and serene visual style - Soothing background music - Gradual difficulty curve for a satisfying experience - Hint system to help you out if you get stuck - Optimized for both tablets and phones - Translated into 16 languages Twitter : @finalgamestudio Game Website : www.aurorahex.com Company Website : www.finalgamestudio.com Support: support@finalgamestudio.com

Screenshots

Compulsive4 screens
Aurora Hex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Aurora Hex at 1.1K against Compulsive's 145. Aurora Hex also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Compulsive sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Aurora Hex sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Compulsive against 4.8 for Aurora Hex. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aurora Hex has 1.1K ratings behind it against 145, 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 84% of Aurora Hex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compulsive ships an update every 3 months, Aurora Hex every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Compulsive versus Aurora Hex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompulsiveAurora Hex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (145 ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.1% of reviews — better84.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1451.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTMSOFTFinal Game Studio

Customer experience

Compulsive

All ratings145 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive91.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.4%

Aurora Hex

All ratings1,084 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative12.5%

User reviews

Compulsive

From 145 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Aurora Hex

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Challenging yet enjoyable puzzles
  • 🎨 Relaxing and soothing visuals
  • 🧠 Engaging brain exercise
  • 🕰️ Satisfying sense of progress
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty distinguishing similar patterns
  • 🧭 Lack of ability to scroll when zoomed in
  • 📺 Excessive ads (some non-functional)
  • 🔇 Limited sound/music customization

Bugs and requests

Compulsive

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Slow server connection for score uploads
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Longer game modes
  • More customization options
  • Improved leaderboard and social features

Aurora Hex

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blank screen when opening the app
  • Ads not working as intended
  • Automatic reversion of data sharing setting

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to disable data sharing
  • Option to remove ads for a fee
  • Improved hint system to avoid identical swaps
  • Ability to view full completed puzzle

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Compulsive

One-time6
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Visionary$0.99
  • Tidy Pack$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Fresh Pack$1.99
  • Spotless Pack$4.99
  • Perfect Pack$9.99
5 purchases

Aurora Hex

One-time5
  • Small Hint Pack$1.99
  • Unlock All Areas$1.99
  • Medium Hint Pack$5.99
Show 2 more
  • Large Hint Pack$13.99
  • Huge Hint Pack$26.99

Questions

Is Compulsive free?
Compulsive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aurora Hex free?
Aurora Hex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compulsive or Aurora Hex?
Aurora Hex is rated higher. Compulsive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Aurora Hex averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Compulsive or Aurora Hex have ads?
Both Compulsive and Aurora Hex show ads.
Which is updated more often, Compulsive or Aurora Hex?
Compulsive ships an update every 3 months, and Aurora Hex every 2 months. Most recently, Compulsive was updated on September 20, 2026 and Aurora Hex on September 15, 2026.

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