Polimines Deluxe vs Hexis
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Polimines Deluxe
This puzzle game merges Minesweeper and Nonograms, offering a logic-based challenge with unique, hand-crafted levels. Enjoy a relaxing, minimalist experience without timers or the need for guessing.
- Minesweeper and Nonograms combined
- 90 unique hand-crafted levels
- No guessing required
- Relaxing minimalist design
- No timers
- Includes Polimines 1 and 2
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Polimines Deluxe combines Minesweeper and Nonograms for a captivating puzzle experience. Immerse yourself in a difficult game where logical thinking is key, and hidden patterns are everywhere. All levels are designed by hand so that guessing is never necessary. Features Include: * 90 different levels to solve, each with unique shapes and sizes * Hand-Made Levels: From the different layouts to each of the individual clues, every level has been meticulously hand-crafted to be challenging and rewarding * No Luck Required: Every level in Polimines Deluxe can be solved without guessing * Relaxing and Minimalist: With no timers to rush you and its minimalist aesthetic, you can take your time solving each level * It's Polimines 1 and 2 in one package!
Hexis
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Minesweeper on a hexagonal board. Using nothing but the numbers, work out which cells are blue and which are black. Nothing blows up. You are not dodging anything: you are working out where the hidden cells are and marking them, one at a time. Luck is never required. Every board is checked as it is generated, so the numbers you can see are always enough. If you are stuck, there is a clue you have not read yet. ■ Three lines of rules · A number on a black cell = how many of its six neighbours are blue · {2} = those blue cells are all next to each other · -2- = those blue cells are apart A number outside the board counts the blue cells in that whole line. Tap any number, on the board or outside it, and the cells it counts light up. The first time you open it, a guided board walks you through every rule. ■ When you are stuck, it shows you why A hint that just opens the answer leaves you stuck again next time. This one walks you through the reasoning, one step at a time. A green outline marks the cell being solved, amber marks the clue. You see which number was read and what it counted, in order, so the next board of that shape you solve on your own. ■ Every board is new Three sizes, five difficulties. From 37 cells to 169, from Easy to Master. Clear a difficulty to unlock the next one. Boards are generated fresh every time, so you cannot run out. ■ World Tour: 236 countries, 236 boards Pick a country on the map and play a board shaped like that country. From 20 cells for Vatican City to 240 for Russia, the size follows the land. Countries you clear stay coloured in on the globe. All 236 are free. ■ Freeform boards Boards that are not neat hexagons. Same rules, a different outline every time. Free as well. ■ One board a day The Daily Challenge gives you a fresh board each day. Stars fill the calendar, and a full month leaves a trophy behind. Play it as a standard board or a freeform one, your choice. ■ Your record Win rate, times, streaks and best score, kept per difficulty. Score rises the faster you solve and the fewer mistakes and hints you use. Bigger boards are worth more. ■ Made for you if · You like logic puzzles but hate guessing · You want simple rules and deep thinking · You want a short board or a long one, on demand ■ Also · Works offline · Dark mode · English, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Japanese and Traditional Chinese · Free with ads. Forced ads can be removed with a one-time purchase
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hexis at Free against Polimines Deluxe's $4.99. Polimines Deluxe's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, 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
Hexis is free to download; Polimines Deluxe costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Polimines Deluxe | Hexis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Penguin Pop Games LLC | Taeho Kim |
In-app purchases
Polimines Deluxe
No in-app purchases
Hexis
No in-app purchases









