Comparison

Math Path Builder vs Hex Beam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Math Path Builder

A logic puzzle game where players connect paths from a starting point to multiple goals. Numbers and modifiers must be used to ensure the path's sum reaches the exact value of each goal. The game features a global ranking system based on highest completed level.

Highlights
  • Generated levels with increasing difficulty
  • Connect paths from origin to multiple goals
  • Use numbers and modifiers for calculations
  • Sequential mathematical operations
  • Online global ranking system
  • No accounts, ads, or in-app purchases
Features
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Challenge yourself at generated levels that get harder and harder. The goal is simple: Connect the path from the origin to all goals, but the numbers need to add up! Every level has exactly one start position. You have one or many goal positions which exact value you need to reach. You can guide a path from the start to each goal. The path can split. Use numbers or modifiers to reach the goals value. Mathematic operations are always done in sequence. The game includes a rudimentary online rank which simply tells you which global rank you have based on your highest completed level. No accounts needed, no advertisements or in-game purchases. The game is completely free. Enjoy!

About

Hex Beam

Features
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Hex Beam is a calm but challenging logic puzzle game about bending beams of light through mirrors. Rotate and position mirrors to guide the laser beams along the perfect path. The rules are simple, but the solutions become more satisfying as each level asks you to think a little deeper. There is no time pressure, and no noisy distractions. Just clean visuals, clever puzzles, and satisfying moments. FEATURES • Light beam logic puzzles with simple, elegant rules • Mirrors that reflect and redirect beams across a hex grid • Thousands of procedurally generated levels • Relaxing gameplay with no time pressure • Minimalist visuals designed for focus • A calm puzzle experience that still challenges your brain • Great for quick sessions or longer puzzle-solving breaks Hex Beam is made for players who enjoy relaxing brain games, mirror puzzles, path-finding challenges, and satisfying logic puzzles. Find the path. Bend the light. Solve the puzzle.

Screenshots

Math Path Builder4 screens
Hex Beam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hex Beam at none against Math Path Builder's 10. Hex Beam also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 12 months). Math Path Builder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Math Path Builder sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Hex Beam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Path Builder ships an update every 12 months, Hex Beam every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Math Path Builder versus Hex Beam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Path BuilderHex Beam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGERMAPUR APPS PTE. LTD.Ethan Jones

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Math Path Builder

One-time10
  • Cyan Pack$0.99
  • Purple Pack$0.99
  • Lightning Pack$2.99
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  • Ice Pack$2.99
  • Nature Pack$2.99
  • Metal Pack$2.99
  • Party Pack$4.99
  • Aurora Pack$4.99
  • Volcano Pack$4.99
  • MPB Pack$12.99
None

Hex Beam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Path Builder free?
Math Path Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hex Beam free?
Hex Beam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Path Builder or Hex Beam have ads?
Hex Beam shows ads; Math Path Builder does not.
Which is updated more often, Math Path Builder or Hex Beam?
Math Path Builder ships an update every 12 months, and Hex Beam every 11 days. Most recently, Math Path Builder was updated on October 7, 2026 and Hex Beam on October 9, 2026.

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