Brick Stacks vs What the Hex! Color Sort
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brick Stacks
Merge blocks of the same type to evolve them into higher values. Achieve specific block combinations within limited moves to win. Strategize your matches and merges before time runs out.
- Merge blocks of the same type
- Evolve blocks to higher values
- Achieve specific block combinations
- Limited moves per level
- Time-sensitive gameplay
- Strategic matching and merging
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Dive into "Brick Stacks," where your goal is to master the art of merging! Each level challenges you with a simple yet engaging task: merge blocks of the same type to evolve them into higher values. Achieve the specific block combinations displayed at the top to claim victory! The game intensifies as blocks fall and stack up. You can only merge blocks that are separate. Time is of the essence! With limited moves at your disposal, failing to meet the level’s objectives means starting over. Each move is crucial in your strategy to match and merge, hitting your targets before time runs out. Download "Brick Stacks" for free now and test your strategic thinking with every match and merge!
What the Hex! Color Sort
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.
- Match and merge same-colored hexagons
- Strategic move planning
- Clear the board to hit targets
- Build to unlock new areas
- Satisfying stacking mechanics
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Get ready to stack, match, and merge in "What the Hex!" - the ultimate hexagonal puzzle game that’s as fun as it is addictive! How to Play: Match & Merge: Stack hexagons of the same color to merge them into bigger stacks! Strategize: Plan your moves carefully to clear the board and hit the target. Progress & Unlock: Build places to unlock exciting new areas! Why You'll Love "What the Hex!": Simple, yet deeply strategic gameplay Relaxing and visually delightful design Satisfying stacking mechanics that keep you coming back for more IGRS Rating 3+ Do you have what it takes to hex your way to victory? Download "What the Hex!" now and start stacking!
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Verdict
Brick Stacks and What the Hex! Color Sort both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Brick Stacks's written reviews are positive against 63% of What the Hex! Color Sort's. What the Hex! Color Sort's advantage is ratings volume (5.8K vs 309). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Brick Stacks 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: What the Hex! Color Sort has 5.8K ratings behind it against 309, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of Brick Stacks's written reviews are positive against 63% of What the Hex! Color Sort's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Brick Stacks ships an update every 2 weeks, What the Hex! Color Sort every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brick Stacks | What the Hex! Color Sort |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (309 ratings) | 4.9 (5.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 95.7% of reviews — better | 62.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 309 | 5.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 466 MB | 321 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Backpack Games | Agave Games |
Customer experience
Brick Stacks
What the Hex! Color Sort
User reviews
Brick Stacks
From 309 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Smooth and seamless controls
- 🚀 Quick and satisfying matches
- 💡 Refreshing blend of strategy and fun
- 👍 Beautifully designed levels
What the Hex! Color Sort
From 5.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Fun and relaxing game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Interesting color sorting mechanics
Room to improve
- 💰 Pay-to-retry model
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Progression issues on certain levels
Bugs and requests
Brick Stacks
No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.
What the Hex! Color Sort
Reported bugs
2 issues- Levels getting stuck and unable to progress
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to continue from last level
- More level variety
In-app purchases
Brick Stacks
- Brick Stacks - Special Offer$0.99
- 250 Coins$1.99
- Beginner Pack$3.99
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- Coin Pack$4.99
- Master Pack$4.99
- 1250 Coins$7.99
- No Ads$7.99
- Mega Pack$9.99
- No Ads Bundle$11.99
- 2500 Coins$14.99
- Master Pack$19.99
- Ultra Pack$19.99
- 6250 Coins$29.99
- Ultimate Pack$29.99
- Legendary Pack$29.99
- 25000 Coins$99.99
What the Hex! Color Sort
- Starter Pack$0.99
- Coin Pack 1$1.99
- Explorer Pack$5.99
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- Builders Toolbox$5.99
- Coin Pack 2$7.99
- No Ads$9.99
- Adventurer Pack$11.99
- Ultimate Pack$11.99
- Coin Pack 3$14.99
- Challenger Pack$24.99
- Coin Pack 4$29.99
- Coin Pack 5$54.99
- Coin Pack 6$99.99
Questions
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