Comparison

Ball Stack vs HexDrop

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

Head to head
About

Ball Stack

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# Ball Stack: color sort puzzle A solitaire-like puzzle created for solo play. A family member inspired me to create a version of this game that is clean and focused on the experience. The download is small, and fast to install. The interface is responsive. There are no ads or interruptions. No hidden costs: No runtime access to device networks. Excellent Privacy: No runtime access to device media. Excellent Security: Single installation. Excellent Battery Life: 9.5 hours playtime on a Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" Tablet. ### Feedback * You have agency in this world; Let us know how we can improve the experience for you. * Email ballstack@rufe.org

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HexDrop

Features
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HexDrop is a hexa block puzzle that meets sudoku-style line clears — drop colorful hex blocks, match colors, and trigger satisfying chain reactions in three directions. Every move is a test of your brain and strategy in this addictive hex puzzle saga for Block Blast and Woodoku fans. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Daily Challenge: A new hex puzzle every day. Build a streak, earn rewards. • 3-Way Line Clears: Unlike square block puzzles, lines clear in three directions — deeper combos, bigger blasts. • 40 Hand-Crafted Levels: Progression with personality, not procedurally generated filler. • Smart Difficulty: Fair starts, expert finishes. Game scales with your skill. • Same-Color 2x Bonus: Match all-same-color lines for a score multiplier. • Bomb Power-Ups: Rare hex bombs clear entire color neighborhoods. • Offline Forever: No WiFi, no ads between every move, no time limits. • Pure Zen Vibes: Neon visuals, smooth haptics, ASMR sounds. Stress relief that respects your time. HOW TO PLAY • Drag hexa blocks from the tray onto the hex grid. • Complete a row or diagonal — watch the cascade. • Stack combos to multiply your score. • Keep the board clear to make room for bigger plays. PERFECT FOR FANS OF Block Blast, 1010, Woodoku, Hexa Sort, hexagonal sudoku, color match brain teasers, and zen puzzle games. Download HexDrop free. Play offline. Beat your best.

Screenshots

Ball Stack2 screens
HexDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ball Stack at none against HexDrop's shown. Ball Stack also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). HexDrop's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ball Stack ships an update every 3 weeks, HexDrop every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Ball Stack versus HexDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBall StackHexDrop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRufe.org LLCEMRE SIN

In-app purchases

None

Ball Stack

No in-app purchases

None

HexDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ball Stack free?
Ball Stack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HexDrop free?
HexDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ball Stack or HexDrop have ads?
HexDrop shows ads; Ball Stack does not.
Which is updated more often, Ball Stack or HexDrop?
Ball Stack ships an update every 3 weeks, and HexDrop every 5 days. Most recently, Ball Stack was updated on October 8, 2026 and HexDrop on October 7, 2026.

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