Comparison

Enigma vs Hex Tiles Pipe

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

Head to head
About

Enigma

Features
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SOLVE PUZZLES TO BUILD LITERACY Transform your literacy skills with engaging, puzzle-solving gameplay. Learn to recognize letters, build words, and read and write sentences by deciphering the ancient language of Atlantis. PRACTICE EVERYDAY SKILLS Play fun, timed mini-games that test your reading skills in everyday situations, from figuring out a bus schedule to paying the correct amount of cash when you go shopping. PLAY IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH Whether you are a native English speaker looking to boost your literacy skills or a Spanish speaker learning to read English, we support you with instructions delivered in your native language. VISIT REAL-WORLD LOCATIONS Visit real locations in Peru. UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF ATLANTIS Seek out hidden ancient relics and energize the mysterious crystals that power Atlantis. As you learn more, you can dig deeper into the history of the once great civilization. WHY WE MADE THIS GAME In the United States alone, 32 million adults cannot read, including almost 20% of high-school graduates. Reading is a key skill in today’s modern, fast-paced, and dynamic lifestyle. Programs targeting our adult learner population are few and far between. Engima: Essentials I presents a new approach to learning, combining university developed and tested teaching methods with the game development expertise of industry professionals and a premier game development university program. We focus on how adults learn to read and respect their sensibilities and character, while still making a game suitable for all ages.

About

Hex Tiles Pipe

Connect a continuous water path by rotating hexagonal tiles. This relaxing puzzle game offers over 60 handcrafted levels with no timers or pressure. Earn rewards for quick solutions and enjoy a clean, minimalist design.

Highlights
  • 60+ handcrafted puzzles
  • Tap to rotate tiles
  • Earn up to 3 stars
  • No timers or pressure
  • Daily login rewards
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Connect the flow in this relaxing puzzle game! Rotate hexagonal tiles to create a continuous water path from the source to the sink. Simple to learn, satisfying to master. FEATURES • 60+ handcrafted puzzles across multiple difficulty levels • Tap to rotate tiles and find the perfect path • Earn up to 3 stars by solving puzzles in fewer moves • No timers, no pressure — play at your own pace • Daily login rewards to earn coins • Clean, minimalist design HOW TO PLAY 1. Tap any tile to rotate it 2. Connect the water source to the sink 3. Complete the puzzle in as few moves as possible to earn 3 stars Perfect for puzzle lovers who enjoy games like Flow Free, Pipes, or water connection puzzles. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, Hex Tiles offers a calm, rewarding experience. Download now and start flowing!

Screenshots

Enigma4 screens
Hex Tiles Pipe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Enigma at none against Hex Tiles Pipe's shown. Enigma also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Hex Tiles Pipe's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Enigma ships an update every 3 months, Hex Tiles Pipe every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Enigma versus Hex Tiles Pipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnigmaHex Tiles Pipe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size466 MB65 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCorey ClarkIronStack LLC

In-app purchases

None

Enigma

No in-app purchases

None

Hex Tiles Pipe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Enigma free?
Enigma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hex Tiles Pipe free?
Hex Tiles Pipe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Enigma or Hex Tiles Pipe have ads?
Hex Tiles Pipe shows ads; Enigma does not.
Which is updated more often, Enigma or Hex Tiles Pipe?
Enigma ships an update every 3 months, and Hex Tiles Pipe every 2 days. Most recently, Enigma was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hex Tiles Pipe on October 3, 2026.

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