Comparison

Zendoku vs HexShift

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

Head to head
About

Zendoku

This casual block puzzle game offers a relaxing and calming experience to help you unwind. Fit blocks to clear rows and columns in a stress-free environment with soothing music and gentle visuals. Play anytime, anywhere, with or without Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Tranquil gameplay
  • Serene soundtrack
  • Endless challenges
  • Play anywhere, anytime
  • No Wi-Fi needed
Features
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Ready to find your zen through puzzles? Zendoku is an all-new casual and relaxing block puzzle game. Play this amazing free block puzzle game now. No Wi-Fi needed, so you can play anytime, for however long you want. A relaxing game that is calming and can help you wind down after a stressful day. Enjoy a soothing block puzzle game where you fit blocks to clear rows and columns. Enjoy calming music, gentle colors and shapes, and stress-free gameplay as you challenge your brain and find your flow. Perfect for moments of peace and quiet! === Zendoku Features === Tranquil Gameplay Enjoy a soothing, worry-free environment where the square blocks move at your own pace and with mindful intention. Perfect for unwinding after a busy day or for those quiet moments when you need to relax and have some fun. Serene Soundtrack Let the calming music and soft sound effects enhance your focus, mind, and relaxation. Each move is accompanied by tranquil melodies, helping you stay present and centered. Endless Challenges With an array of levels to explore, from simple puzzles to more complex layouts and logic, there’s always a new challenge waiting. Progress through various serene environments as you hone your problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Play Anywhere, Anytime Whether you’re looking for a quick break or a long, relaxing session, this game fits perfectly into your day. No Wi-Fi required – enjoy it online and offline, whether you're on the go or from the comfort of home. Step into a world of calm and creativity, where solving puzzles is not just a challenge but a moment of mindfulness. Perfect for adults, teens, and seniors looking for a relaxing game. Let the soothing gameplay and serene visuals guide you through your next favorite puzzle adventure. Send us your feedback—it helps us provide you with the best game experience!

About

HexShift

Features
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HexShift is a hex grid puzzle game that rewards smart thinking and fast instincts. Rotate tiles, build chains, and shatter clusters before the board collapses around you. Easy to learn. Impossible to master. Three ways to play: — Classic: Build chains, manage bombs, and survive the pressure as the board gets harder the longer you last — Timed: Score attack against the clock — every cluster you shatter buys you more time — Hardcore: One miss ends your run. The board shrinks every 10 moves. No mercy. Features: — Satisfying chain combo system with up to 6x multipliers — Special tiles including bombs, locked tiles, mystery tiles, prisms and more — Daily challenges with a streak system — Global leaderboards via Game Center — 9 colours that unlock as your score climbs — Clean neon aesthetic with full sound design Free to play. One optional purchase to remove ads forever.

Screenshots

Zendoku4 screens
HexShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HexShift at daily against Zendoku's every 3 weeks. Zendoku's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads, 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. Zendoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HexShift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zendoku ships an update every 3 weeks, HexShift daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zendoku versus HexShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZendokuHexShift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (302 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings302 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB13 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKooappsKURT MICHAEL JENKINS

Bugs and requests

Zendoku

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game unplayable after latest update
  • Game-breaking issues affecting core functionality

Requested features

2 requests
  • Block rotation functionality
  • Additional game themes/variations

HexShift

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zendoku

One-time1
  • No Ads$4.99
1 purchases

HexShift

One-time1
  • Ad Free$0.99

Questions

Is Zendoku free?
Zendoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HexShift free?
HexShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zendoku or HexShift have ads?
Both Zendoku and HexShift show ads.
Which is updated more often, Zendoku or HexShift?
Zendoku ships an update every 3 weeks, and HexShift daily. Most recently, Zendoku was updated on October 24, 2026 and HexShift on October 20, 2026.

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