Comparison

Hexoku vs Akari

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

Head to head
About

Hexoku

Fill hexagonal grids with numbers 1-6 following simple rules. Solve over 3000 unique levels with increasing difficulty, from Novice to expert.

Highlights
  • Fill hexagons with numbers 1-6
  • Unique number rule per hexagon
  • Adjacent cells must match
  • 3000 unique levels
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Progressive challenge
Features
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Your goal is to fill all hexagons with numbers from 1 to 6. Some numbers are already filled. There are only two simple rules in the game: • There can be only unique numbers in each hexagon (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6). Therefore, there cannot be two identical numbers in one hexagon. • Two adjacent cells from different hexagons must have the same number. That sounds easy, right? However, passing some levels can take a lot of time and effort. We have created 3000 unique levels with varying degrees of difficulty in our application. If you are playing Hexoku for the first time, try the level “Novice”. Each difficulty level contains 500 unique levels. Where level 1 is the easiest and 500 is the most difficult. If you can easily solve the 500st level of one difficulty level, try the first level of the next level of difficulty. Good luck!

About

Akari

Place light bulbs on a grid to illuminate every square without bulbs shining on each other. Master hundreds of addictive logic puzzles with daily and weekly challenges.

Highlights
  • Daily puzzle challenges
  • Weekly challenges
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Logic puzzle packs
  • Solving strategy guide
  • Player statistics and progress tracking
  • Offline play
Features
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Puzzle Your Way to Enlightenment! Ready for a mental workout that’s both challenging and fun? Akari, also known as Light Up, is here to brighten your day! Put on your thinking cap and illuminate your way through hundreds of addictive puzzles. This isn’t just a game; it’s a light-bulb moment waiting to happen. How to Play: Place light bulbs on the grid to illuminate every square. But watch out! Bulbs can't shine on each other, and you’ll need to use your wits to avoid lighting up the same area twice. Can you master the art of illumination and solve them all? Features: - Everyday I release a new number game (daily puzzle challenge) - Achievements & Leaderboards: Show off your brilliance and climb to the top of the global leaderboard. - There is also a weekly challenge for geniuses - There are 5 different difficulties (easy to diabolical) - Packs with hand-selected logic puzzle (e.g. for beginners) - Guide with solving strategies - Profile with stats about your skill level & progress Why You’ll Love Akari: - Perfect blend of strategy and logic. - No time limits, just pure puzzling pleasure. - Suitable for all ages. - Play offline anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned puzzle master or a curious newcomer, Akari is the perfect way to light up your free time. Download now and start your journey to becoming the ultimate puzzle luminary! Privacy policy: https://guriddo.app/akari/legal/privacy Terms of use: https://guriddo.app/akari/legal/tos

Screenshots

Hexoku4 screens
Akari4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hexoku at 100% against Akari's 33%. Hexoku also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Akari's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Akari sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Hexoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hexoku holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Hexoku's written reviews are positive against 33% of Akari's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexoku ships an update every 2 months, Akari every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hexoku versus Akari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexokuAkari
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14 ratings) — better4.6 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1430 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB73 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAliaksandr UvarauSimon Schuster

Customer experience

Hexoku

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Akari

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hexoku

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Akari

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter (Monthly)$2.491 Month
  • Supporter (Annual)$14.991 Year
One-time8
  • Beginner Pack 1 (5x5)$0.99
  • Beginner Pack 1 (10x10)$0.99
  • Beginner Pack 1 (7x7)$0.99
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  • Beginner Pack 1 (14x14)$0.99
  • Advanced Pack 1 (5x5)$1.99
  • Genius Pack 1 (25x25)$3.49
  • Wizard Pack 1 (30x30)$3.49
  • Wizard Pack 1 (40x50)$3.49

Questions

Is Hexoku free?
Hexoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Akari free?
Akari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hexoku or Akari?
Hexoku is rated higher. Hexoku averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Akari averages 4.6 from 30 ratings.
Do Hexoku or Akari have ads?
Both Hexoku and Akari show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexoku or Akari?
Hexoku ships an update every 2 months, and Akari every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hexoku was updated on November 4, 2026 and Akari on November 4, 2026.

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