Pick vs Hex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pick
Engage in a classic game of skill with two new modes: turn-based online play against friends or AI, and arcade challenges against increasingly difficult computer opponents. Unlock over 10 themes by earning tickets through gameplay.
- Online multiplayer mode
- Play against computer AI
- Turn-based gameplay
- Over 10 unlockable themes
- Power-ups
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Over 7 millions players enjoy the game Pick-Up Sticks 1. 2 New Modes (Turn-Based with other players & Playing Against Computer) to be introduced in Pick-Up Sticks 2. Online Mode ====================== You can play with your friends/other players on Facebook or email. More fun with power ups and 10+ themes. Arcade Mode ====================== Play against different levels of computer ! Included levels from easy to crazy. Let see if you can win the computer. 10+ Theme =========== Select your favour theme when you play. Earn the tickets in Online and Arcade mode and unlock your favour theme.
Hex
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Swipe Right or Left on a Hex to align the color segments to make dots. When all sides are solved, a Hex unlocks its Bonus Item. Each Hex rotation uses up one move, so choose wisely.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hex at none against Pick's 6. Pick's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Pick sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Hex asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pick ships an update monthly, Hex every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pick | Hex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Speedy Winner Holdings Limited | David Barile |
In-app purchases
Pick
- 2,000 Tickets$0.99
- 6,000 tickets$1.99
- Remove Advertisements$1.99
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- 15,000 tickets$3.99
- 30,000 tickets$6.99
- 90,000 tickets$9.99
Hex
No in-app purchases
