# Brick Stacks vs What the Hex! Color Sort

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brick Stacks | What the Hex! Color Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-stacks/id6483304180/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-the-hex-color-sort/id6550884739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 309 | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **95.7% of reviews** | 62.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 466 MB | 321 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Backpack Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516613435) | [Agave Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592714885) |

## What reviewers say

### Brick Stacks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-stacks/id6483304180)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brick Stacks - Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1250 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6250 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 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

[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 Brick Stacks free?

Brick Stacks 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, Brick Stacks or What the Hex! Color Sort?

What the Hex! Color Sort is rated higher. Brick Stacks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 309 ratings, while What the Hex! Color Sort averages 4.9 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do Brick Stacks or What the Hex! Color Sort have ads?

Both Brick Stacks and What the Hex! Color Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brick Stacks or What the Hex! Color Sort?

Brick Stacks ships an update every 2 weeks, and What the Hex! Color Sort every 10 days. Most recently, Brick Stacks was updated on October 23, 2026 and What the Hex! Color 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.*