Comparison

Pixel Tiles vs HEXTRI

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Tiles

Features
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Pixel Tiles โ€“ Cozy Color Link Puzzle Relax and unwind with Pixel Tiles, a calming puzzle game where you connect matching colors to bring pixel art to life. Each level colors one pixel in the artwork. Complete puzzles to slowly fill the image, reveal charming pixel art, and add it to your cozy collection. Enjoy a soothing atmosphere with a cute cat, soft music, gentle visuals โ€” and absolutely no ads. โ€ข Enjoy calm and relaxing color-link puzzles โ€ข Color one pixel per level and watch the artwork come alive โ€ข Build your own cozy pixel art collection โ€ข Spend peaceful moments with a cute little cat โ€ข Relax with soft music and gentle sound effects โ€ข Earn achievements that celebrate your progress โ€ข Play peacefully with no ads Take a break, breathe, and enjoy a peaceful puzzle moment. Download Pixel Tiles and start creating!

About

HEXTRI

Features
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Fit triangular pieces onto a hexagonal board. Complete a line of any color, or form a small hexagon with six triangles of one color, to clear blocks and earn points. Play at your own pace with no time limit. Cleared pieces charge the reroll meter so you can replace the pieces in your tray. Play as a guest and submit your scores to the leaderboard. Link an account to edit your nickname or choose a tangram avatar. Only built-in avatars are used, not social profile photos.

Screenshots

Pixel Tiles4 screens
HEXTRI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HEXTRI at none against Pixel Tiles's 1. Pixel Tiles's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixel Tiles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HEXTRI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Tiles ships an update every 9 days, HEXTRI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Pixel Tiles versus HEXTRI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel TilesHEXTRI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size250 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTitans BoostMinseok Song

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Tiles

One-time1
  • Full Access$7.99
None

HEXTRI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Tiles free?
Pixel Tiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HEXTRI free?
HEXTRI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel Tiles or HEXTRI have ads?
HEXTRI shows ads; Pixel Tiles does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Tiles or HEXTRI?
Pixel Tiles ships an update every 9 days, and HEXTRI every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Tiles was updated on October 27, 2026 and HEXTRI on October 25, 2026.

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