Comparison

Matching Diary vs Hexa Rush

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

Head to head
About

Matching Diary

Engage in a casual puzzle game that blends match-3 mechanics with card collection and merge elements. Challenge yourself with various modes, collect hundreds of unique cards to create illustrations, and join a guild for social interaction and rewards. Compete for top rankings and earn season prizes.

Highlights
  • Classic match-3 gameplay
  • Card collection and illustration creation
  • Merge elements
  • Multiple game modes
  • Guild system for social interaction
  • Real-time personal rankings
  • Season rewards
Features
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This is a casual game that perfectly combines classic match-3 gameplay with rich card collection and other merge elements. Whether you are a strategy enthusiast who likes to challenge yourself or a creative player who is keen on collecting, it can bring you endless fun and surprises. [Core gameplay: puzzle matching challenge] 1. Classic match-3: Complete the level goal by matching three or more identical elements and enjoy a relaxing and pleasant gaming experience. 2. Multiple modes: Provide multiple modes such as time-limited challenges and moving obstacles, allowing you to exercise your reaction speed and thinking ability in different situations. [Card collection: create exclusive illustrations] 1. Massive cards: There are more than hundreds of unique cards in the game. 2. Rarity unlocking: Continuously explore and collect rare cards to gradually enrich your collection illustrations. [Guild system: meet like-minded friends] 1. Join a guild: Form a powerful guild with global players and exchange experiences here. 2. Guild activities: Regularly held team missions and other activities can not only enhance the friendship between members, but also win generous rewards. [Ranking function: competition and honor] 1. Personal ranking: According to your performance at each level, the personal record ranking is updated in real time to encourage you to constantly break through yourself. 2. Season rewards: After each season, precious props and titles are issued according to the ranking to show your strength. Start a wonderful journey that combines puzzle matching challenges, card collection, and social interaction! More exciting content is waiting for you to discover, come and join our vibrant game world!

About

Hexa Rush

Engage in a 3D hexagon stacking and matching puzzle game. Strategically place hexagons to form matches and clear the board. Earn stars to renovate and unlock various house decoration areas.

Highlights
  • Unique hexagon stacking gameplay
  • Match and eliminate hexagons
  • House renovation and decoration
  • Strategy and luck mix
  • Smooth 3D game experience
  • Game props for assistance
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Welcome to Hexa Rush, a challenging 3D hexagon stacking game. The game is simple and easy to operate, and through the stacking, matching, and elimination of hexagons, it brings you an addictive gaming experience that will keep you immersed for hours. Hexa Rush is perfect for relaxing in your spare time and keeping your brain smart and sharp. Winning levels can earn stars to renovate your house, and many renovation areas await you to unlock! How to play the game? Drag the bottom hexa stacks to the appropriate position on the board. You can stack adjacent hexagons of the same color to complete matches. Only 10 hexagons of the same color can be eliminated once. Eliminate a certain number of hexagons in each level to win. When moving hexagons, try to place hexagons of the same color together to complete the elimination. There is no time limit in the game, allowing players to take their time and think through their moves. However, it's important to ensure that there is space available on the board before reaching a certain score. If there are stacks that cannot be placed, the game will end automatically, and you will need to start over. Game features: - Unique hexagon stacking and relaxing gameplay - A mix of strategy and luck offers infinite possibilities and diverse gameplay - Amazing stacking effect, smooth 3D game experience - Various houses are available for you to renovate, with trendy home decoration styles to choose from - Effective game props to help you pass the level - Various game activities are available, with generous event rewards With Hexa Rush, embark on a colorful journey of matching, classifying, and merging 3D hexagons, and enjoy endless fun! Start now!

Screenshots

Matching Diary4 screens
Hexa Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Matching Diary at 4.7 against Hexa Rush's 1.8. Matching Diary also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (170 vs 11). Hexa Rush's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 17%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Matching Diary sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Hexa Rush sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Matching Diary holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Matching Diary has 170 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Matching Diary's written reviews are positive against 25% of Hexa Rush's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Matching Diary versus Hexa Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatching DiaryHexa Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (170 ratings) — better1.8 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings170 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size884 MB840 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperJOYPLAY PTE.LTD.BESTPLAY GAMES PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Matching Diary

All ratings171 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative50.0%

Hexa Rush

All ratings11 ratings
Positive9.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Matching Diary

One-time18
  • Shop Product 1$0.99
  • Shop Product 2$1.99
  • Shop Product 3$2.99
Show 15 more
  • Shop Product 4$3.99
  • Shop Product 5$4.99
  • Remove Ads$6.99
  • Shop Product 7$6.99
  • Shop Product 8$7.99
  • Shop Product 10$9.99
  • Shop Product 15$14.99
  • Shop Product 20$19.99
  • Shop Product 25$24.99
  • Shop Product 30$29.99
  • Shop Product 40$39.99
  • Shop Product 50$49.99
  • Shop Product 55$54.99
  • Shop Product 80$79.99
  • Shop Product 100$99.99
12 purchases

Hexa Rush

One-time12
  • Coin 1$1.99
  • Pack 0$4.99
  • Revival 1$4.99
Show 9 more
  • Ice 3$4.99
  • Pack 1$6.99
  • Coin 2$7.99
  • Remove AD 5$7.99
  • Pack 2$9.99
  • Coin 3$14.99
  • Pass 1$14.99
  • Pack 3$19.99
  • Pack 4$39.99

Questions

Is Matching Diary free?
Matching Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hexa Rush free?
Hexa Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Matching Diary or Hexa Rush?
Matching Diary is rated higher. Matching Diary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Hexa Rush averages 1.8 from 11 ratings.
Do Matching Diary or Hexa Rush have ads?
Hexa Rush shows ads; Matching Diary does not.
Which is updated more often, Matching Diary or Hexa Rush?
Matching Diary ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hexa Rush every 2 weeks. Most recently, Matching Diary was updated on October 22, 2026 and Hexa Rush on October 24, 2026.

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