Blocktastic vs Hex Defense
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Blocktastic
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"Blocktastic" is the ultimate Block Puzzle game with Classic and Adventure modes! Rotate the pieces and drag them to complete rows, columns and boxes! Enjoy Classic Mode, Adventure Mode, and unique Daily challenges for hours of fun! No move limits and no time limits. It's simply Blocktastic!! CLASSIC MODE - Make rows, columns and boxes to get the biggest score you can. - Get multiple lines and boxes at once for more points. - Boost your combo multiplier for even bigger scores! ADVENTURE MODE - Make rows, columns and boxes to collect Jewels. - Each level has different targets. - Levels feature shaped grids, special items and obstacles! - Thousands of levels to conquer! DAILY CHALLENGES - A different daily challenge every day! - What surprises are ahead for today? - Play previous daily challenges for even more variety. TIPS - In Classic mode a line is always 9 squares - In Adventure mode, a row or column of 5 squares or more counts as a line! - A box is a 3x3 area as shown on the grid. - Get multiple lines/boxes at once to reveal special items! - Stones can be destroyed by making a line or box next to them - You can rotate the pieces, so you have many ways of getting lines and boxes! FEATURES - Beautiful light and dark themes - Super-relaxing music and inspiring sound FX! - Clear and bright graphics so you can see exactly what is going on! - Optional Swap-your-Pieces feature if you get stuck! TIPS: - The daily challenges can be more difficult than the Adventure levels initially. - Special items such as Rockets and Twisters can help clear the level - Rotate pieces before placing them to ensure jewels are part of the line you want to clear - On harder levels, clear lines as soon as you can. Need any help? Email us at info@gamewareeurope.com
Hex Defense
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Loot new towers to increase your chance of survival. Fight with zombie hordes with dozens of tools and rewards!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hex Defense at none against Blocktastic's 1. Hex Defense also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Blocktastic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hex Defense asks for nothing beyond the download.
Blocktastic ships an update every 9 months, Hex Defense every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blocktastic | Hex Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months โ better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 434 MB | 184 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gameware Europe Ltd | Hot Yeti Studio OU |
In-app purchases
Blocktastic
- Remove Adverts$2.99
Hex Defense
No in-app purchases
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Do Blocktastic or Hex Defense have ads?
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