# Hexa Sort vs Screw Jam

The clearest difference is ads: Screw Jam at none against Hexa Sort's shown. Hexa Sort's advantage is ratings volume (219K vs 49K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hexa Sort sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and Screw Jam sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hexa Sort against 4.6 for Screw Jam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 219K and 49K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Hexa Sort's written reviews are positive against 26% of Screw Jam's.

Hexa Sort ships an update every 4 days, Screw Jam weekly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hexa Sort | Screw Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (219K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-sort/id6463127238/reviews)** | [4.6 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-jam/id6471490579/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **219K** | 49K |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | **26.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | #116 |
| Size | 565 MB | 481 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Hexa Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-sort/id6463127238)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Board, #109 Top Free · Board, #157 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a unique stacking and sorting puzzle game. Strategically match and merge hexagon tiles to achieve color goals in a visually pleasing, relaxing environment. Offers a blend of challenging brain teasers and calming gameplay for all ages.

**Highlights:** Stacking and sorting puzzle challenges, Strategic tile matching and merging, Calming color matching gameplay, Visually pleasing 3D graphics with gradients, Brain teasers for adults and children, Power-ups and boosters, ASMR gameplay sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spin Wheel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Safety Net Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Halloween One On One Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Default One On One Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Refresh Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Free Lives Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Hex Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ski Summit Ultimate Gold Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Ultimate Gold Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Koi Serenity Ultimate Goldpass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Ultimate GoldPass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starlit Camping Ultimate Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blossom Avenue Ultimate Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying sorting mechanics
- 💡 Colorful and dynamic visuals
- 🎨 Colorblind mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Fake leaderboards and competition
- 💰 Excessive ads and aggressive monetization
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Inconsistent tile movement

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing screen freezes
- Inability to exit levels after losing
- Inconsistent tile placement

**Requested features**

- Endless/Zen mode
- More diverse level designs
- Improved ad-free experience
- Better progression system


### Screw Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-jam/id6471490579)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Engage in a logic-based puzzle game where you unscrew and sort colorful screws, pins, and nuts. Navigate hundreds of unique levels with increasing complexity, utilizing custom tools and overcoming obstacle courses to achieve puzzle mastery.

**Highlights:** Unscrew and sort colorful screws, pins, and nuts, Hundreds of unique logic puzzle levels, Custom screw tools for harder puzzles, Multilayered puzzles with correct removal sequences, Obstacle course levels with shifting mechanics, Endless puzzle mode for continuous play, Daily challenges with special rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Burger Fest Step | $7.99 | one-time |
| 4th of July Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life 3 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and fun
- 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay
- ⭐ Great concept
- 👍 Enjoyable for a while

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔍 Impossible levels
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🎨 Hard to distinguish colors
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Level 121 cannot be completed
- Level 237 cannot be completed
- Incorrect screw types on certain levels
- Crashes and freezes
- Inability to report issues

**Requested features**

- Colorblind mode
- Ability to use all 5 screw holes
- More ways to earn coins
- Option to skip timed levels
- Sound effects and music


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hexa Sort free?

Hexa Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screw Jam free?

Screw Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hexa Sort or Screw Jam?

Hexa Sort is rated higher. Hexa Sort averages 4.7 out of 5 from 219K ratings, while Screw Jam averages 4.6 from 49K ratings.

### Do Hexa Sort or Screw Jam have ads?

Hexa Sort shows ads; Screw Jam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hexa Sort or Screw Jam?

Hexa Sort ships an update every 4 days, and Screw Jam weekly. Most recently, Hexa Sort was updated on September 26, 2026 and Screw Jam on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hexa Sort or Screw Jam?

Hexa Sort currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and Screw Jam at #116. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*