Comparison

What the Hex! Color Sort vs Cube Busters

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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!

About

Cube Busters

Engage in a classic block puzzle experience with a charming twist. Place colorful cubes to clear rows and columns while a friendly character offers encouragement. Enjoy daily challenges, social competition, and offline play.

Highlights
  • Animated characters with personality
  • Clan and ranking system
  • Offline play supported
  • Daily challenges
  • Live events and rewards
  • Row and column clearing
Features
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Meet your new favorite block puzzle — with personality. Cube Busters combines classic Tetris-style gameplay with adorable 3D characters who react to your every move. Drag colorful cubes onto the board, clear rows and columns, and watch your companion cheer you on. It's the brain training game that actually makes you smile. ▸ WHY PLAYERS LOVE CUBE BUSTERS - Characters With Personality — Your cube companion watches your moves, celebrates your wins, and gives you that "come on, you got this" look when you need it most. - Clan & Ranking System — Join a clan, compete on leaderboards, and climb the ranks with friends. The social features rival games 10x our size. - Offline Play — No WiFi? No problem. Your favorite brain training puzzle works anywhere, anytime. - Daily Challenges — Fresh puzzles every day to keep your mind sharp and your streak alive. ▸ HOW TO PLAY 1. Drag cube blocks onto the 9×9 board 2. Fill complete rows or columns to clear them 3. Plan ahead — new cubes appear after every move 4. Don't run out of space! Simple to learn. Surprisingly deep to master. ▸ PERFECT FOR - Puzzle lovers who enjoyed Tetris, Woodoku, 1010, or Block Blast - Players who want brain training without the pressure - Anyone tired of ads ruining their relaxing game time - Families looking for a fun, competitive game everyone can play ▸ LIVE EVENTS & REWARDS Participate in rotating in-game events with unique challenges and exclusive rewards. Extend your win streak, complete special missions, and earn prizes that keep the game fresh week after week. ▸ WHAT PLAYERS ARE SAYING "Finally a block puzzle that doesn't shove ads in my face every 30 seconds" "The character watching my moves and giving me encouraging looks is adorable" "Best clan system I've seen in a casual puzzle game" "800 levels in and still playing daily" Download Cube Busters now and discover why puzzle fans are making the switch. Questions or feedback? Email us at support@spykegames.com — we read every message.

Screenshots

What the Hex! Color Sort4 screens
Cube Busters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Busters at none against What the Hex! Color Sort's shown. What the Hex! Color Sort's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 51%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. What the Hex! Color Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Busters sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

What the Hex! Color Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.8K and 14K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of What the Hex! Color Sort's written reviews are positive against 51% of Cube Busters's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

What the Hex! Color Sort ships an update every 10 days, Cube Busters weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
What the Hex! Color Sort versus Cube Busters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhat the Hex! Color SortCube Busters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.8K ratings) — better4.8 (14K ratings)
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews — better50.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5.8K14K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size321 MB274 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgave GamesSpyke Games

Customer experience

What the Hex! Color Sort

All ratings5,812 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.4%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral10.0%
Negative27.1%

Cube Busters

All ratings13,988 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative35.0%

User reviews

What the Hex! Color Sort

From 5.8K App Store ratings

What 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

Cube Busters

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 No ads
  • 👍 Challenging levels
  • 👍 Relaxing and makes you think
  • 👍 Improved version of Tetris

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Manipulative coin system
  • 💰 Too many coins required for second chances
  • 💰 Game seems designed to push in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

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

Cube Busters

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Falsely indicates being out of moves
  • Requires payment to progress past certain levels

Requested features

2 requests
  • Leaderboards and player stats
  • Infinite levels

In-app purchases

10 purchases

What the Hex! Color Sort

One-time10
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Explorer Pack$5.99
  • Builders Toolbox$5.99
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  • 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
10 purchases

Cube Busters

One-time10
  • Cube Busters 1$0.99
  • Cube Busters 2$1.99
  • Cube Busters 3$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Cube Busters 4$3.99
  • Cube Busters 5$4.99
  • Cube Busters 6$5.99
  • Cube Busters 8$7.99
  • Cube Busters 10$9.99
  • Cube Busters 12$11.99
  • Cube Busters 20$19.99

Questions

Is What the Hex! Color Sort free?
What the Hex! Color Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Busters free?
Cube Busters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, What the Hex! Color Sort or Cube Busters?
What the Hex! Color Sort is rated higher. What the Hex! Color Sort averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Cube Busters averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.
Do What the Hex! Color Sort or Cube Busters have ads?
What the Hex! Color Sort shows ads; Cube Busters does not.
Which is updated more often, What the Hex! Color Sort or Cube Busters?
What the Hex! Color Sort ships an update every 10 days, and Cube Busters weekly. Most recently, What the Hex! Color Sort was updated on November 5, 2026 and Cube Busters on November 5, 2026.

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