Comparison

Buzzing Hexagons vs Color Valley Lite

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

Head to head
About

Buzzing Hexagons

Connect matching cells to create higher-value ones in this addictive puzzle game. Compete globally on leaderboards or enjoy various game modes. Perfect for passing time anywhere.

Highlights
  • Connect 4+ identical cells
  • Create higher value cells
  • Global leaderboards
  • 6 distinct game modes
  • Offline play
  • Apple Family Sharing
Features
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New addictive puzzle game! The principle of the game is very simple: connect at least 4 identical cells and you get a new cell of higher value. As simple as the principle is, the game is so captivating. Chase your own records or compare yourself with players worldwide in the leaderboards. The game is the perfect pastime for in between: on the train, in the waiting room or wherever you want to pass some time. Discover all 6 game modes and challenge your brain again and again. Buzzing Hexagons is free and ad-free. Everyone is invited to play the “Classic”, “Expert” and “Hourglass” game modes unlimitedly and keep setting new records. You can play the game modes “Shamrock”, “Evil” and “1-Min Dash” 3 times each. You can then unlock them unlimitedly for a one-time fee. Apple Family Sharing is supported, so the whole family can play along. Have fun with Buzzing Hexagons

About

Color Valley Lite

Features
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Recognize colors – react in a flash! The central box sets the target color – your task: find it among the outer boxes and tap as quickly as possible to score points! Sharpen your senses, train your speed, and become the ultimate color master. How fast are you? Privacy Notice: The app Color Valley is developed by Red Valley Software GmbH. Protecting your data is important to us. In the ad-supported version of the app, the following personal data may be processed by integrated third-party providers: Advertising IDs (e.g., IDFA, GAID) IP address Device information (e.g., model, operating system) Location data (if enabled) Usage behavior (e.g., clicks, time spent) In the ad-free version (Color Valley Pro), no advertising-related data processing takes place. Additionally, the following data may be processed when using specific features: Player name (nickname) – if provided by the user Game score Time of gameplay Feedback via email Full privacy policy: http://redvalley-software.com/apps/colorvalley/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

Buzzing Hexagons3 screens
Color Valley Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Color Valley Lite at none against Buzzing Hexagons's 1. Color Valley Lite also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Buzzing Hexagons's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Buzzing Hexagons sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Color Valley Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buzzing Hexagons ships an update every 2 months, Color Valley Lite every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Buzzing Hexagons versus Color Valley Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuzzing HexagonsColor Valley Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developergiant cookie IT Consulting UG (haftungsbeschränkt)Red Valley Software GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Buzzing Hexagons

One-time1
  • Queen Bee$2.99
None

Color Valley Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buzzing Hexagons free?
Buzzing Hexagons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Color Valley Lite free?
Color Valley Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Buzzing Hexagons or Color Valley Lite have ads?
Color Valley Lite shows ads; Buzzing Hexagons does not.
Which is updated more often, Buzzing Hexagons or Color Valley Lite?
Buzzing Hexagons ships an update every 2 months, and Color Valley Lite every 4 days. Most recently, Buzzing Hexagons was updated on October 11, 2026 and Color Valley Lite on October 14, 2026.

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