Comparison

Color Sort vs HexaDoku

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

Head to head
About

Color Sort

Engage in turn-based sorting battles where strategic placement of color stacks is key to outscoring your opponent. This game offers simple, intuitive gameplay that is both challenging and relaxing, perfect for quick sessions or extended play.

Highlights
  • Turn-based sorting battles
  • Simple, intuitive gameplay
  • Challenging yet relaxing puzzles
  • Match and merge color stacks
  • Score points by clearing stacks
  • Strategic move planning
Features
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Color Sort is a turn-based sorting game that challenges your problem-solving skills and keeps your mind active. Take turns placing color stacks and outscore your opponent to win! Why You'll Love Color Sort • Turn-Based Sorting Battles Compete in head-to-head matches, taking turns placing stacks. The first player to reach the target wins, so plan ahead and outscore your opponent. • Simple, Intuitive Gameplay Just tap, place stacks, and watch your score grow. No complicated controls or stressful time limits! It's easy to pick up, whether you have a few minutes or a few hours. • Challenging Yet Relaxing Test your focus and strategy without the stress. Each turn is a fresh puzzle, keeping your mind engaged while letting you enjoy a calm, turn-based flow. How to Play: * Be the first to reach the target score by matching and merging color stacks. * On your turn, place three stacks on the board. Each stack may have one color or a mix. * Match stacks of the same color side by side to merge them and create bigger stacks. * When a stack reaches 10 tiles of the same color, it disappears and earns you points. * After you place your stacks, your opponent takes their turn. * Plan moves in advance to set up merges, block your opponent, and keep the board clear. How do you become a Color Sort master? In this turn-based battle, every move shapes the board for both you and your opponent. Place stacks to trigger merges and score points, but also block your rival's opportunities. Keep enough open space for your next turn while limiting theirs. The key is to balance short-term gains with long-term control, setting up moves that help you score big and stay one step ahead. Outsmart opponents while you relax and recharge. Start winning in Color Sort today!

About

HexaDoku

A relaxing number logic puzzle game with a hexagonal grid. Fill the board with missing numbers, ensuring each consecutive number connects to the next. Enjoy hundreds of handcrafted levels and daily challenges with a unique solution for every puzzle.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal grid puzzles
  • Hundreds of handcrafted levels
  • Daily challenges
  • Unique solution per puzzle
  • Relaxing garden theme
  • No time limits
Features
Currently charting
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Discover HexaDoku, a relaxing number logic puzzle with a unique hexagonal twist. Fill the board by placing missing numbers so every consecutive number connects to the next. Every puzzle has one unique solution, making each challenge satisfying to solve while remaining easy to learn. If you enjoy Sudoku and other logic puzzles, HexaDoku offers hundreds of handcrafted levels, a cozy garden theme, seasonal events, and fresh challenges to enjoy at your own pace. FEATURES • Easy to learn, satisfying to master
 • Hundreds of handcrafted levels • Daily Challenge with a brand new puzzle every day
 • Unique solution for every puzzle
 • Smooth and intuitive controls
 • Play anytime, anywhere
 • No time limits, solve at your own pace Train your brain, improve your logical thinking, and enjoy one of the most relaxing number puzzle experiences available.

Screenshots

Color Sort4 screens
HexaDoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HexaDoku at none against Color Sort's 1. HexaDoku also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). Color Sort's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 27%) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 153). On price, rating, ads 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. Color Sort sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HexaDoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Color Sort against 4.8 for HexaDoku. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Sort has 2.6K ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Color Sort's written reviews are positive against 27% of HexaDoku's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Color Sort ships an update every 6 weeks, HexaDoku every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Color Sort versus HexaDoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColor SortHexaDoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings)4.8 (153 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better153
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank—#83 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB400 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEasybrain LtdSerkan Ozyilmaz

Customer experience

Color Sort

All ratings2,636 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral16.2%
Negative40.5%

HexaDoku

All ratings153 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral0.7%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral18.2%
Negative54.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Color Sort

One-time1
  • Color Sort No Ads$14.99
None

HexaDoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Color Sort free?
Color Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HexaDoku free?
HexaDoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Color Sort or HexaDoku?
HexaDoku is rated higher. Color Sort averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while HexaDoku averages 4.8 from 153 ratings.
Do Color Sort or HexaDoku have ads?
Both Color Sort and HexaDoku show ads.
Which is updated more often, Color Sort or HexaDoku?
Color Sort ships an update every 6 weeks, and HexaDoku every 5 days. Most recently, Color Sort was updated on October 14, 2026 and HexaDoku on October 14, 2026.

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