Comparison

Hex vs Pixel Slide Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

Hex

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Swipe Right or Left on a Hex to align the color segments to make dots. When all sides are solved, a Hex unlocks its Bonus Item. Each Hex rotation uses up one move, so choose wisely.

About

Pixel Slide Puzzle

A relaxing grid puzzle where you slide tiles into target cells. Strategically move tiles to cover all targets, using helper tiles and considering sticky cells. Compete for optimal solutions and compare scores globally.

Highlights
  • Slide tiles instead of dragging
  • Strategic helper tiles
  • Sticky cell mechanics
  • Medal system for optimal solutions
  • Collection mode for replays
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Pixel Slide Puzzle is a calm, brain-teasing grid puzzle with a fresh twist: you don’t drag pieces — you slide them. Tap a target cell and a tile glides in from the board edge, stopping only when it hits a fixed block or another tile. Slide tiles back out when the path is clear. Cover every target to win — but the route is rarely obvious. What makes it special • Simple rules, deep puzzles — a short tutorial teaches the basics; later levels demand real planning • Think in moves, not taps — place temporary “helper” tiles, then remove them to reach tricky spots • Sticky cells — some targets trap their tile forever; choose your order carefully • Medals & records — earn gold, silver, or bronze by how close you get to the optimal solution • Collection mode — replay passed levels and push for better scores • Game Center leaderboards — compare your total medal score with players worldwide • Clean pixel look — focused visuals, undo support, and satisfying slide animations Perfect for puzzle fans who enjoy Sokoban-style logic without the push-every-box grind. One more level — just one more try for gold.

Screenshots

Hex4 screens
Pixel Slide Puzzle2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hex at none against Pixel Slide Puzzle's 2. Hex also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Pixel Slide Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixel Slide Puzzle sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Hex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hex ships an update every 13 months, Pixel Slide Puzzle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hex versus Pixel Slide Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexPixel Slide Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid Barile磊 刘

In-app purchases

None

Hex

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pixel Slide Puzzle

One-time2
  • Level Pack 2$0.99
  • Level Pack 1$0.99

Questions

Is Hex free?
Hex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Slide Puzzle free?
Pixel Slide Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hex or Pixel Slide Puzzle have ads?
Neither Hex nor Pixel Slide Puzzle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hex or Pixel Slide Puzzle?
Hex ships an update every 13 months, and Pixel Slide Puzzle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hex was updated on October 6, 2026 and Pixel Slide Puzzle on October 8, 2026.

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