Comparison

Hexpand! vs Thread Merge

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

Head to head
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Hexpand!

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A new kind of puzzle satisfaction! Drop hexagonal blocks to the board and try to fill full rows or columns — once you do, watch them blast away in a satisfying explosion! This hexagon puzzle game challenges your logic and rewards smart moves. It’s easy to play, hard to master, and perfect for both casual sessions and deep puzzle strategy. Features: Simple drag-and-drop mechanics Blast full rows or columns — double the challenge! Relaxing visuals and sound effects No time limits, no pressure – just pure puzzle fun Great for all ages and skill levels

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Thread Merge

Features
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Relax and enjoy the satisfying world of spools and colors! Drag to merge spools, create loops of the same color, and collect them to complete each level. Every level brings a new map layout and vibrant color combinations to challenge your merging and knitting skills! 1. Core Gameplay - Drag to move and merge two spools - Match more than 3 same-color loops to collect spools. - Collect required spools by color to pass levels 2. Powerful Items - Bomb: Match 5 loops to create a bomb. Tap to explode nearby spools. - Rocket: Match 6 loops to create a rocket. Tap to clear a full row. - Rainbow Spool: Match 7 loops to create. Merge with any color to collect all spools of that color on the map. 3. New Challenges - 3-Color Spool: One spool, three color layers—plan carefully! - Black Spool: Merge adjacent spools to unlock - Tied Spool: Cut it loose by merging nearby - Wooden Block: Break by merging next to it Get ready to unwind, strategize, and dive into the colorful loop of Thread Merge!

Screenshots

Hexpand!3 screens
Thread Merge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hexpand! at 12.0 against Thread Merge's 14.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Hexpand! versus Thread Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexpand!Thread Merge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNebih BasaranLuc Vu

In-app purchases

None

Hexpand!

No in-app purchases

None

Thread Merge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hexpand! free?
Hexpand! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thread Merge free?
Thread Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hexpand! or Thread Merge have ads?
Both Hexpand! and Thread Merge show ads.

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