What the Hex! Color Sort vs Shape Layer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Shape Layer
A calming spatial puzzle game where players fit, rotate, and overlap shapes to match layer requirements on a board. Offers both relaxed and timed gameplay modes, with hints and leaderboards for competitive play.
- Spatial puzzle gameplay
- Shape fitting and rotation
- Layer-based challenges
- Casual and Timed modes
- Hint system
- Game Center leaderboards
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Shape Layer is a relaxing spatial puzzle game about fitting, rotating, and overlapping shapes. Each board shows exactly how many layers every square needs. Choose a shape, rotate it, and place it carefully. Shapes can overlap, so finding the solution requires planning across the entire board. Play at your own pace in Casual mode, or race against the clock in Timed mode. Use hints when you need direction, aim for flawless completions, and climb the Game Center leaderboards. Every shape matters. Every layer counts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shape Layer at none against What the Hex! Color Sort's 13. Shape Layer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). What the Hex! Color Sort's advantage is ratings volume (5.8K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. What the Hex! Color Sort sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Shape Layer asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for What the Hex! Color Sort against 5.0 for Shape Layer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: What the Hex! Color Sort has 5.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
What the Hex! Color Sort ships an update every 10 days, Shape Layer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | What the Hex! Color Sort | Shape Layer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (5.8K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 321 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Agave Games | Hecka Technology, LLC |
Customer experience
What the Hex! Color Sort
Shape Layer
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
Shape Layer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
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
Shape Layer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is What the Hex! Color Sort free?
Is Shape Layer free?
Which has better reviews, What the Hex! Color Sort or Shape Layer?
Do What the Hex! Color Sort or Shape Layer have ads?
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