# Throw Blocks! vs What the Hex! Color Sort

The clearest difference is review sentiment: What the Hex! Color Sort at 63% against Throw Blocks!'s 47%. What the Hex! Color Sort also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Throw Blocks! sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and What the Hex! Color Sort sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

What the Hex! Color Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 5.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Throw Blocks!'s written reviews are positive against 63% of What the Hex! Color Sort's.

Throw Blocks! ships an update every 3 weeks, What the Hex! Color Sort every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Throw Blocks! | What the Hex! Color Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throw-blocks/id6478014390/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-the-hex-color-sort/id6550884739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 5.8K |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | **62.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 340 MB | 321 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Agave Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592714885) |

## What reviewers say

### Throw Blocks!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throw-blocks/id6478014390)

Engage in a colorful puzzle game where you strategically merge and stack blocks by color. Create long chains to form larger blocks and achieve objectives before running out of moves. Enjoy a relaxing experience with smooth graphics and satisfying ASMR effects.

**Highlights:** Strategic block stacking, Color matching and merging, Long chain formation, Objective-based challenges, Relaxing gameplay, Smooth 3D graphics, ASMR effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Medium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Backup Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| NoAds Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Block Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| Mega Large Bundle | $54.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Large Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💝 Enjoyable game
- 🧠 Helps with math skills
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🔄 Gameplay changes not well received
- 🤔 Confusing mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing at the end
- Video ads not working properly
- Inability to save preferences

**Requested features**

- Revert gameplay changes
- Add sandbox/freeplay mode
- Improve stability and performance


### What the Hex! Color Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-the-hex-color-sort/id6550884739)

Engage in a hexagonal puzzle game where you stack and merge hexagons of the same color. Strategize your moves to clear the board, hit targets, and unlock new areas. Enjoy a visually delightful and addictive experience.

**Highlights:** Match and merge same-colored hexagons, Strategic move planning, Clear the board to hit targets, Build to unlock new areas, Satisfying stacking mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Builders Toolbox | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Challenger Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fun and relaxing game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Interesting color sorting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-retry model
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Progression issues on certain levels

**Reported bugs**

- Levels getting stuck and unable to progress
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to continue from last level
- More level variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Throw Blocks! free?

Throw Blocks! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is What the Hex! Color Sort free?

What the Hex! Color Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Throw Blocks! or What the Hex! Color Sort?

What the Hex! Color Sort is rated higher. Throw Blocks! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while What the Hex! Color Sort averages 4.9 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do Throw Blocks! or What the Hex! Color Sort have ads?

Both Throw Blocks! and What the Hex! Color Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Throw Blocks! or What the Hex! Color Sort?

Throw Blocks! ships an update every 3 weeks, and What the Hex! Color Sort every 10 days. Most recently, Throw Blocks! was updated on October 18, 2026 and What the Hex! Color Sort on October 17, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*