# Hexa Search vs Stack Coins!

Hexa Search and Stack Coins! both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Hexa Search's written reviews are positive against 33% of Stack Coins!'s. Hexa Search also leads on ratings volume (577 vs 158). Stack Coins!'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hexa Search sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Stack Coins! sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hexa Search against 4.8 for Stack Coins!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 577 and 158 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Hexa Search's written reviews are positive against 33% of Stack Coins!'s.

Hexa Search ships an update every 4 weeks, Stack Coins! every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hexa Search | Stack Coins! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-search-word-puzzle/id6480311045/reviews)** | [4.8 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-coins/id6504244480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **577** | 158 |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pine Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729780092) | [HIGGS TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105222132) |

## What reviewers say

### Hexa Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-search-word-puzzle/id6480311045)

This word puzzle game offers a unique hexagon letter grid for connecting letters in six directions. Solve hundreds of intriguing puzzles, enhance your vocabulary, and sharpen your mind with daily challenges and diverse gameplay modes.

**Highlights:** Unique hexagon letter grid, Connect letters in six directions, Daily challenges, Multiple gameplay modes (Star Hunt, Quote, Twister, Trivia), Offline play, Vocabulary enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Giant Coin Package | $54.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Epic Coin Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun, educational, and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Useful word highlighting feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lack of new level updates
- 🕰️ Overly long animations after each level

**Reported bugs**

- Misspellings in the game
- Game halted at level 201

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Faster level progression


### Stack Coins!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-coins/id6504244480)

Connect and stack coins of the same color to reach heights of 10 or more. Trigger incredible reactions with special elements to double your coin stacks. Enjoy a leisurely, engaging, and strategically challenging experience.

**Highlights:** Connect same-colored coins, Stack coins to 10+, Special element reactions, Super coin stack doubling, Leisurely gameplay, Strategically challenging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Middle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Big | $7.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Huge | $14.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Mega | $29.99 | one-time |
| Brilliant Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Brilliant | $54.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $79.99 | one-time |
| Coin Ultimate | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hexa Search free?

Hexa Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stack Coins! free?

Stack Coins! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hexa Search or Stack Coins!?

Hexa Search is rated higher. Hexa Search averages 4.9 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while Stack Coins! averages 4.8 from 158 ratings.

### Do Hexa Search or Stack Coins! have ads?

Both Hexa Search and Stack Coins! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hexa Search or Stack Coins!?

Hexa Search ships an update every 4 weeks, and Stack Coins! every 5 days. Most recently, Hexa Search was updated on October 20, 2026 and Stack Coins! on October 20, 2026.

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