Hexpand! vs Thread Merge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Thread Merge
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Hexpand! | Thread Merge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nebih Basaran | Luc Vu |
In-app purchases
Hexpand!
No in-app purchases
Thread Merge
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hexpand! free?
Is Thread Merge free?
Do Hexpand! or Thread Merge have ads?
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