# Donut Stack Sort vs Wood Hexa Sort

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wood Hexa Sort at 83% against Donut Stack Sort's 26%. Wood Hexa Sort also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Donut Stack Sort's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Donut Stack Sort sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Wood Hexa Sort asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wood Hexa Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wood Hexa Sort has 2.9K ratings behind it against 168, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Donut Stack Sort's written reviews are positive against 83% of Wood Hexa Sort's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Donut Stack Sort | Wood Hexa Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-stack-sort/id6476919327/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wood-hexa-sort-card-puzzle/id6478000151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 168 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 429 MB | 627 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tran Tien Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713107024) | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) |

## What reviewers say

### Donut Stack Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-stack-sort/id6476919327)

A minimalistic puzzle game where players merge hexagonal number blocks to create higher numbers. This addictive game challenges your brain, improving memory, concentration, and reflexes.

**Highlights:** Hexagon number block merging, Mind-sharpening gameplay, Improves memory and concentration, Addictive puzzle experience, Minimalistic design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Skin 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Skin 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Spin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Safe Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| One Plus One | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Donut Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| All bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin 5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful design and graphics
- 💡 Good core game mechanics
- 💖 Enjoyable for anxiety relief

**What reviewers complain about**

- 广告 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 💸 Deceptive advertising practices
- 😩 Ads cover half the screen
- ✋ Ads block gameplay
- ❌ Ads prevent game progression

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freeze the game
- Ads don't close
- Ads appear mid-game and block screen
- Purchased ad-free experience still has ads
- In-app purchases not credited (e.g., coins)

**Requested features**

- More levels needed
- Update the game with new content
- Fix the ad issue
- Improve ad removal value
- Change or remove the white donut (hard to see)


### Wood Hexa Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wood-hexa-sort-card-puzzle/id6478000151)

Engage in a relaxing color sorting puzzle game with hexagonal tiles. Drag and drop to match colors and solve logic challenges across thousands of levels. Perfect for unwinding and stimulating your mind.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal tile sorting, Color matching challenges, Thousands of levels, Relaxing gameplay, Logic puzzle solving, Drag and drop controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🤔 Challenging puzzles that make you think
- 🧠 Great for seniors and boomers
- 👍 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤦‍♀️ Too many ads, especially after level 25
- 🤔 No option to buy ad-free version

**Reported bugs**

- No known bugs reported

**Requested features**

- Option to buy ad-free version
- Improve ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Donut Stack Sort free?

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

### Is Wood Hexa Sort free?

Wood Hexa Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Donut Stack Sort or Wood Hexa Sort?

Wood Hexa Sort is rated higher. Donut Stack Sort averages 4.5 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Wood Hexa Sort averages 4.7 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Donut Stack Sort or Wood Hexa Sort have ads?

Wood Hexa Sort shows ads; Donut Stack Sort does not.

### Which is updated more often, Donut Stack Sort or Wood Hexa Sort?

Donut Stack Sort ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wood Hexa Sort every 3 weeks. Most recently, Donut Stack Sort was updated on October 21, 2026 and Wood Hexa Sort on October 30, 2026.

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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.*
