# Hex* vs HexaGenius

The clearest difference is device support: HexaGenius at 2 against Hex*'s —. HexaGenius also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Hex*'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hex* against 5.0 for HexaGenius. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hex* | HexaGenius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex/id6740447932/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexagenius/id6743880189/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 0 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) | [Kevin Hammond](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123521865) |

## What reviewers say

### Hex*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex/id6740447932)

A minimalist puzzle game where players connect opposite sides of the screen with their designated color. It offers a simple yet engaging challenge for quick play sessions.

**Highlights:** Connect opposite sides, Color-based puzzles, Minimalist design, Simple gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


### HexaGenius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexagenius/id6743880189)

A strategic tile-placement game where players score points by expanding lines of colored symbols. Success requires balancing scores across all colors, not just specializing in a few.

**Highlights:** Domino-style tile placement, Symbol line expansion scoring, Balanced color scoring mechanic, Strategic gameplay, Single-player focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hex* free?

Hex* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HexaGenius free?

HexaGenius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hex* or HexaGenius?

Hex* and HexaGenius are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*