Comparison

Cylinderis vs Hex Poker Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Cylinderis

Experience a unique 3D puzzle game where you spin a cylinder to align falling blocks. Clear rings for combos and enjoy a retro synthwave soundtrack. Pure skill-based gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • 360° cylinder gameplay
  • Swipe to spin and drop pieces
  • Original 10-track synthwave soundtrack
  • Progressive speed challenge
  • Neon-glow visuals
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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No ads, no micro-transactions, no paywalls—just pure skill-based puzzle action. Think around the cylinder. Cylinderis takes the falling-block puzzle into 360 degrees. Rotate the playfield, turn each piece, and complete rings all the way around a translucent tower. Find the gaps, line up your landing, and keep the stack under control as the pace builds. SEE YOUR NEXT MOVE Bright, polished blocks stand out against a translucent cylinder, so you can see what is waiting on the other side. The landing preview and contact markers help you judge where a piece will settle. PLAY WITH A LIGHT TOUCH Drag left or right to rotate the cylinder. Tap to turn your piece, drag down to lower it, or swipe up for a satisfying slam drop. Responsive controls make small adjustments easy. MAKE EVERY CLEAR COUNT Complete a ring and watch it dissolve in sweeping light and sparks. Clear several rings together for a bigger reward, then watch the blocks above fall into place. Quick clears earn time bonuses, and every ten rings raises the level and the challenge. MAKE IT YOURS Adjust control sensitivity and tune the cylinder's tint, opacity, and brightness. Enjoy the built-in soundtrack, skip to your next track, and play in a portrait layout designed for iPhone and iPad. CHASE YOUR BEST Build your high score and take on Game Center leaderboards and achievements. A cinematic start screen sets the scene for your next run. One cylinder. Every angle matters.

About

Hex Poker Solitaire

Strategically place cards on a hexagonal grid to form the strongest poker hands. Utilize a pocket system to stash cards for later use. Enjoy quick, one-handed gameplay sessions perfect for on-the-go puzzling.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal grid card placement
  • Forming poker hands
  • Pocket system for stashing cards
  • One-handed portrait mode play
  • Automatic scoring of hands
  • Quick 3-5 minute sessions
Features
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Place cards one by one onto a hexagonal grid. Build the strongest poker hands you can. Chase the high score. Hex Poker Solitaire is a poker hand puzzle played on a 25-cell hex board. Each game deals cards one at a time — where you place each card matters. Every decision shapes which five-card poker hands form across the grid. Think several moves ahead, read the board, and commit at the right moment. A POKER HAND PUZZLE This isn't traditional solitaire. Your goal is to form the highest-scoring poker hands possible — pairs, straights, flushes, full houses, and beyond — by placing cards strategically across the hex grid. The game automatically detects and scores every valid five-card cluster. The challenge comes from seeing the board the way you'd read a poker table: evaluating what's possible, what's probable, and when to commit. THE POCKET — YOUR SECRET WEAPON Not sure where to place a tricky card? Stash it in the pocket and play it later. You get 3 pocket uses per game, so spend them wisely. Knowing when to pocket a card — and when to play through the uncertainty — separates good players from great ones. DESIGNED FOR ONE-HANDED PLAY Play in portrait mode, one hand, anywhere. Perfect for commutes, waiting rooms, or winding down before bed. Every game takes just 3–5 minutes. No landscape required, no awkward screen rotation. Just pick up and play. EASY TO LEARN, HARD TO MASTER The rules take seconds to understand: place a card adjacent to an existing card. But the strategy runs deep. Where do you leave room for a flush? When do you burn a pocket use? Do you chase the straight or protect the pair? Every deal is a new puzzle with no single right answer. WHY PLAYERS LOVE IT - A true poker hand puzzle on a unique hex board - Automatic scoring of all valid five-card clusters - Portrait mode — play comfortably with one hand - Pocket system adds real tactical depth - Clean, minimalist design — no clutter, no distractions - No timers, no pressure — play at your own pace - Endless replayability — every deal is different - Quick 3–5 minute sessions with deep replay value - Lightweight and works great offline PERFECT FOR FANS OF Solitaire, poker, Balatro, Sage Solitaire, card puzzles, brain teasers, and anyone who loves a game that rewards thinking ahead. Can you read the board and post your best score?

Screenshots

Cylinderis4 screens
Hex Poker Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cylinderis at none against Hex Poker Solitaire's 1. Cylinderis also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Cylinderis costs $0.99 and Hex Poker Solitaire $0.99 up front. Hex Poker Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cylinderis asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cylinderis against 5.0 for Hex Poker Solitaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cylinderis ships an update every 2 days, Hex Poker Solitaire every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cylinderis versus Hex Poker Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCylinderisHex Poker Solitaire
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB20 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHeather FreestoneMM&F Software LLC

Customer experience

Cylinderis

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hex Poker Solitaire

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cylinderis

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hex Poker Solitaire

One-time1
  • Hex Poker Solitaire PRO$0.99

Questions

Is Cylinderis free?
Cylinderis costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hex Poker Solitaire free?
Hex Poker Solitaire costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cylinderis or Hex Poker Solitaire?
Cylinderis and Hex Poker Solitaire are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Cylinderis or Hex Poker Solitaire have ads?
Neither Cylinderis nor Hex Poker Solitaire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cylinderis or Hex Poker Solitaire?
Cylinderis ships an update every 2 days, and Hex Poker Solitaire every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cylinderis was updated on October 30, 2026 and Hex Poker Solitaire on October 30, 2026.

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