Comparison

Lines vs Hexa Shift

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

Head to head
About

Lines

Features
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Connect dots of the same color to collect points. The more dots you can connect per turn, the higher is the score revenue.

About

Hexa Shift

This logic puzzle game challenges players to slide colorful hexagonal tiles with arrows to clear the playing field. It offers a relaxing yet brain-teasing experience with increasing difficulty and fun boosters. Suitable for all ages, it aims to improve sorting and logic skills.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal tile sliding
  • Arrow-based movement mechanics
  • Increasing difficulty levels
  • Brain-training logic puzzles
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Colorful graphics
Features
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► HEXA-MAZING FUN If you love fun and relaxing puzzle games, Hexa Shift is sure to become your favorite! The rules may be simple but as you progress through the levels, you’ll soon find your logic and sorting skills improving as you work out which pieces to move in which order. Gamers of all ages and abilities will love the simple graphics, bright colors, and easy to understand rules, so get to puzzling with this hexa-tional game! ► THE MOST RELAXING LOGIC GAME Each level consists of a playing field that has colorful hexagonal tiles that have small arrows on them. To clear the field, you’ll need to flip the hexagons off, but only after you’ve cleared any that are in the way! Progress through levels and watch the difficulty grow, but also make the most of fun boosters and new features to keep things exciting. Before you know it you’ll be sorting pieces like a pro – not only that, but you might start to see real world applications for you new-found sorting skills. ► Look forward to: ◾Relaxing play: While you’ll need to keep your brain on for this puzzle game, thanks to the simple design and straightforward play, each level will leave you more relaxed than before. As you sort through the pieces and remove them one by one, you’ll be able to truly enjoy the moment. ◾Brain teaser fun: As relaxing as it is to play, don’t let your brain totally turn off! This is a logic puzzle after all, so get ready to analyze the playing field and find the most efficient way of flipping the hexagons off. ◾Great graphics: The only way you’ll be able to achieve both zen-like peace and brain training at the same time is if the game graphics are on point – and ours are. Simple yet bright colors and shapes make it easy to focus on the game, and mean that even young gamers can pick out which hexagons need to move where and sort them with ease. ◾Inclusive gaming: While the levels do become more difficult and challenging, this game is also good fun for beginner gamers of all ages. Everyone can have fun figuring out which piece to remove in which order, and if you don’t pass a level at first, you can just keep trying until you crack the code. Hexational! ► PUT A HEX-AGON ON BOREDOM Life’s too short to be bored – download Hexa Shift today to fight back! A fun sorting puzzle game that is easy in theory but will still get those cogs turning, you can sit back and enjoy the colorful hexagons, great UI, and so much more as you fly through levels on your way to relaxation. So what are you waiting for, try it today for the ultimate hexagon puzzle.

Screenshots

Lines4 screens
Hexa Shift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lines at none against Hexa Shift's 13. Lines also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Hexa Shift sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Lines asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lines ships an update weekly, Hexa Shift every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lines versus Hexa Shift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinesHexa Shift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (22K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews
Number of ratings22K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB345 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlattcodeSayGames LTD

Bugs and requests

Lines

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hexa Shift

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Level 189 is impossible to clear without using coins or power-ups
  • Freezing and glitching issues at higher levels

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improved level design and difficulty progression
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements

In-app purchases

None

Lines

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Hexa Shift

One-time13
  • Coin Pack 1$0.99
  • Coin Pack 2$1.99
  • Helping Hand$1.99
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  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Coin Pack 3$3.99
  • Joy Bundle$4.99
  • Medium Bundle$5.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Coin Pack 4$7.99
  • Coin Pack 5$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$9.99
  • Coin Pack 3$13.99
  • Coin Pack 6$14.99

Questions

Is Lines free?
Lines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hexa Shift free?
Hexa Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lines or Hexa Shift have ads?
Both Lines and Hexa Shift show ads.
Which is updated more often, Lines or Hexa Shift?
Lines ships an update weekly, and Hexa Shift every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lines was updated on June 3, 2026 and Hexa Shift on September 24, 2026.

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