Comparison

Words vs Hexloom

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

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About

Words

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Five letters. Thirty seconds. One word. Words is a fast anagram game: tap the scrambled letters to build a 5-letter word before the clock runs out. Every word adds time, and every word in a row grows your combo up to x5. HOW IT PLAYS • Tap the letters to build the word. Any real word made from them counts. • Chain words without a miss to multiply your score. • Stuck? Shuffle the letters or use a hint. DAILY FIVE The same five words for everyone, once a day. Solve them, keep your streak alive and share your result. CHALLENGE A FRIEND Finish a run and send a challenge link. Your friend gets the same letters and 30 seconds to beat your score. 7 LANGUAGES Play in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian or Ukrainian. Switch any time in Settings. ALSO INSIDE • Game Center leaderboard • iPhone and iPad • No banners and no pop-up ads. Reward videos are optional, and one purchase removes them. A round takes half a minute. How many words can you make? Privacy Policy: https://alexframe.dev/legal/words/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Hexloom

Features
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Place a stack. Match the colors. Watch the whole loom come alive. Hexloom turns a simple placement into a satisfying chain reaction. Matching top layers gather together, six clear a Rosette, and the colors beneath can set off another cascade. Read the layers, plan your next move, and make room for something brilliant. A LITTLE PUZZLE, EVERY DAY Today's Daily Loom is free. Everyone gets the same board and the same rules, with a fresh challenge at 00:00 UTC. Play your ranked attempt, compare scores, and keep your streak going. Practice is unranked. 96 PUZZLES TO UNRAVEL Explore eight Gallery wings, from your first clear to larger looms with Seals, Prisms, Fragile beds, Bridges, and directional Rails. Complete each puzzle, then return to match its par. FIND YOUR FLOW Keep weaving through fresh Flow boards. Preview the upcoming stacks, uncover new combinations, and build your best chain. MADE TO FEEL GOOD • Jewel-colored stacks, clear material symbols, and glowing cascades • Drag a piece or tap to select and place • Hints, undo, and a preview of matching layers • Adjustable animation speed, reduced effects, bold symbols, and color-vision palettes • No ads, paid boosters, or energy timers PLAY YOUR WAY The tutorial and today's Daily Loom are free. A one-time Full Game Unlock opens all 96 Gallery puzzles and unlimited Flow. StackForge Play Pass also unlocks Pro across StackForge games and One Good Thing. Choose monthly or annual; current prices appear before purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stackforgestudios.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Words4 screens
Hexloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hexloom at none against Words's shown. Hexloom also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Words sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hexloom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Words ships an update every 2 weeks, Hexloom weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Words versus Hexloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordsHexloom
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex YehorovStackForge Studios

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Words

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
3 purchases

Hexloom

Subscriptions2
  • StackForge Play Pass Monthly$2.991 Month
  • StackForge Play Pass Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hexloom Full Game Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Words free?
Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hexloom free?
Hexloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Words or Hexloom have ads?
Words shows ads; Hexloom does not.
Which is updated more often, Words or Hexloom?
Words ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hexloom weekly. Most recently, Words was updated on November 7, 2026 and Hexloom on October 29, 2026.

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