Comparison

HexUp 9 vs Sort Tiles

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

Head to head
About

HexUp 9

Features
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HexUp 9 is a fun and addictive level-based hexa block puzzle game! Slide and merge numbered hexagon blocks on a honeycomb grid. Match 3 or more of the same number to merge and climb your way up to 9. Smart moves are keyโ€”each level has its own unique challenge! Think fast, plan ahead, and master each puzzle level in this satisfying merge experience. How to Play: Drop number hexagons onto the grid Tap to rotate puzzle pieces before placing them Merge 3 or more of the same number to create a higher one Complete level goals to unlock the next challenge Merge three 9sโ€ฆ and see what happens! Game Features: Level-based gameplay with progressive difficulty No time limits โ€“ play at your own pace Relaxing colors and smooth animations Easy to learn, challenging to master Play offline โ€“ anytime, anywhere Track your progress and compete with friends Train your brain and enjoy hours of satisfying merge fun with HexUp 9! Can you clear all the levels and reach the ultimate merge?

About

Sort Tiles

Features
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Dive into a logic puzzle adventure where you tap on numbered tiles in order to solve unique challenges! Select correct tiles depending on their neighbors and place them all to tackle increasingly tricky levels. With relaxing visuals, satisfying sounds, and creative gameplay, Sort Tiles is perfect for casual gamers and puzzle enthusiasts alike. Features: Easy tap gameplay to move tiles and solve puzzles. Hand crafted levels, our level designer challenges you to pass level 28, it's a tough one. Solve puzzles and clear levels. Our artists worked hard on those, no Al involved. And best of all, Free-to-play and no ads!

Screenshots

HexUp 94 screens
Sort Tiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sort Tiles at none against HexUp 9's 9. HexUp 9's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. HexUp 9 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Sort Tiles asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HexUp 9 ships an update every 5 days, Sort Tiles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
HexUp 9 versus Sort Tiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexUp 9Sort Tiles
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better12.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size166 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesDark Matter Oy

In-app purchases

9 purchases

HexUp 9

One-time9
  • Small Coin Pack$1.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$7.99
  • Small Bundle$9.99
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  • Big Coin Pack$14.99
  • Medium Bundle$19.99
  • Large Coin Pack$29.99
  • Large Bundle$29.99
  • Huge Coin Pack$54.99
  • Massive Coin Pack$99.99
None

Sort Tiles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HexUp 9 free?
HexUp 9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sort Tiles free?
Sort Tiles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HexUp 9 or Sort Tiles have ads?
Both HexUp 9 and Sort Tiles show ads.
Which is updated more often, HexUp 9 or Sort Tiles?
HexUp 9 ships an update every 5 days, and Sort Tiles fortnightly. Most recently, HexUp 9 was updated on May 15, 2026 and Sort Tiles on September 18, 2026.

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