Comparison

Match Five vs Hexwheel

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

Head to head
About

Match Five

Features
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Step into the world of Match Five, a puzzle game designed to test both your memory and quick thinking. Inside a crystal-clear cylinder, countless cute objects are waiting for you to discover. Your goal is simple but challenging: select five objects of the same shape. The twist is that you must always remember your very first choice, because every match depends on it. To help you, the first object will be highlighted with a clear red outline, guiding your selections as you progress. Stay focused and move quickly—if you manage to complete the challenge within the time limit, you will earn a special bonus reward. With its charming design and rewarding gameplay, Match Five offers a refreshing experience for puzzle lovers of all ages. Can you remember, match, and win?

About

Hexwheel

Engage in an arcade-style game featuring bouncing balls, strategic skill cards, and diverse enemies. Blast through dynamic levels, overcome obstacles, and utilize power-ups to achieve victory. Enjoy intuitive controls and vibrant visuals for endless entertainment.

Highlights
  • Bouncing ball gameplay
  • Strategic skill cards
  • Dynamic levels
  • Obstacle navigation
  • Enemy encounters
  • Intuitive controls
  • Vibrant visuals
Features
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Enter a world of magic, chaos, and endless possibilities in Hexwheel: Magic Roguelike! Battle waves of powerful enemies, collect rare skill cards, and create unique combinations of abilities in this fast-paced fantasy action roguelike. Every stage brings new challenges, unpredictable enemies, and opportunities to become stronger. Take control of your wheel-shaped warrior, dodge incoming attacks, unleash powerful abilities, and fight your way through dangerous fantasy environments. With every skill card you collect, your strategy evolves and your chances of survival grow. COLLECT SKILL CARDS & BUILD YOUR POWER Discover treasure chests and collect powerful skill cards across different rarity tiers, including Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Each card offers unique enhancements, passive effects, or special abilities that can change the way you play. - Discover and unlock a variety of skill cards. - Collect Bronze, Silver, and Gold rarity upgrades. - Increase your Strength, Speed, Health, and Fortune. - Unlock powerful passive abilities and special effects. - Combine upgrades to create unique character builds. - Experiment with different strategies on every run. SURVIVE CHALLENGING ENEMY WAVES Face a variety of mysterious orb enemies, each with different movement patterns, attacks, and behaviors. - Battle increasingly challenging stages. - Dodge incoming projectiles and dangerous attacks. - Fight enemies with unique abilities and movement patterns. - Use powerful skills to defeat multiple enemies. - Adapt your strategy as the difficulty increases. EXPLORE MAGICAL FANTASY ENVIRONMENTS Journey through atmospheric fantasy stages filled with mysterious forests, ancient ruins, dark castles, and magical effects. Every environment brings a different atmosphere to your adventure as you battle enemies and discover valuable rewards. EVERY RUN IS DIFFERENT Your choices shape your adventure. Discover new skill cards, experiment with different combinations, and adapt to unpredictable challenges. Will you focus on raw damage, improve your defenses, increase your speed, or rely on fortune to discover powerful upgrades? The choice is yours. GAME FEATURES - Fast-paced 2D fantasy action and arcade combat. - Roguelike gameplay with skill-based progression. - Bronze, Silver, and Gold skill card rarities. - Powerful abilities, upgrades, and passive effects. - Unique orb enemies and challenging stages. - Character stat upgrades and customizable builds. - Beautiful fantasy environments and magical visual effects. - Intuitive touch controls designed for mobile gameplay. - Endless possibilities for experimenting with different strategies. MASTER THE MAGIC. BUILD YOUR STRATEGY. SURVIVE THE CHAOS. Every stage is another opportunity to grow stronger. Collect powerful cards, discover new abilities, and push your skills to the limit. Download Hexwheel: Magic Roguelike and begin your magical adventure today!

Screenshots

Match Five4 screens
Hexwheel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hexwheel at none against Match Five's 3. Hexwheel also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Match Five's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 30 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Match Five sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Hexwheel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match Five ships an update weekly, Hexwheel every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Match Five versus Hexwheel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch FiveHexwheel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 30 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB206 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMatthew & RougeAhmed Bajalan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Match Five

One-time3
  • Tiny Shakes$2.99
  • Shakes Pack$4.99
  • Sets$4.99
None

Hexwheel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Match Five free?
Match Five is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hexwheel free?
Hexwheel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Match Five or Hexwheel have ads?
Both Match Five and Hexwheel show ads.
Which is updated more often, Match Five or Hexwheel?
Match Five ships an update weekly, and Hexwheel every 30 months. Most recently, Match Five was updated on October 27, 2026 and Hexwheel on November 8, 2026.

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