Comparison

Tic Tac Stack vs Mine Puzzle HEX

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

Head to head
About

Tic Tac Stack

Features
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Tic-tac-toe just got a brain upgrade. In Tic Tac Stack, bigger pieces gobble smaller ones. Stack your way to three in a row โ€” but watch out, your opponent can steal any square by dropping a larger piece on top. Every move hides a secret. Every win feels earned. Stack pieces from three sizes. Play smart. Outsmart the AI or challenge a friend. HOW IT WORKS Place a piece on any empty square. Or gobble your opponent's piece by covering it with a bigger one. But be careful โ€” you can gobble your own pieces too. The board shifts with every move. What looked like a win can disappear in one play. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Classic tic-tac-toe always ends in a draw. Tic Tac Stack never does. With three piece sizes, hidden stacks, and shifting board states, every match plays out differently. BUILD YOUR VILLAGE Win matches to earn power-ups and unlock new themes. Watch your settlement grow from a small camp into a thriving town as you climb the ranks. PLAY YOUR WAY Challenge the AI across multiple difficulty levels. Play a friend on the same device. Unlock new looks as you progress. Download free. No skill ceiling. No draws.

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Mine Puzzle HEX

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A fresh take on the classic mine-finding logic puzzle, now played on a smooth and intuitive hex grid. Perfect for fans of logic puzzles, brain training, and strategy games. Easy to learn, deeply satisfying to master โ€” a clean, quick, and addictive brain game you can play anytime. # How to Play - Hidden โ€œminesโ€ are placed across the hex tiles - Opening a tile reveals a number showing the count of mines in the 6 neighboring tiles - Use deduction and logic to uncover all safe tiles - Mark suspected mines with flags - Clear every safe tile to win! - Simple rules. Deep strategy. Clean hex-grid logic. # Features - Hex-based puzzle design with improved readability - Great for beginners and puzzle experts alike - One-hand play with fast, smooth controls - Ideal for short sessions and daily brain-training - Addictive, clean pacing that keeps you thinking - Boosts logic, focus, and problem-solving skills # Recommended For - Logic-puzzle fans - Players who enjoy brain-training and deduction challenges - Anyone wanting a quick, satisfying thinking game - People who like simple rules with deep strategy - Puzzle lovers looking to sharpen their skills

Screenshots

Tic Tac Stack4 screens
Mine Puzzle HEX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mine Puzzle HEX at none against Tic Tac Stack's 7. Mine Puzzle HEX also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Tic Tac Stack sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Mine Puzzle HEX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic Tac Stack ships an update every 4 months, Mine Puzzle HEX every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Tic Tac Stack versus Mine Puzzle HEX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic Tac StackMine Puzzle HEX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size212 MB112 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMaysalward UKHAREPPO

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Tic Tac Stack

One-time7
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • 4000 Coins$3.99
  • Stars 1000$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Coins 1000$3.99
  • 4000 Stars$5.99
  • Special Offer$6.99
  • Special l Offer$6.99
None

Mine Puzzle HEX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tic Tac Stack free?
Tic Tac Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mine Puzzle HEX free?
Mine Puzzle HEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tic Tac Stack or Mine Puzzle HEX have ads?
Both Tic Tac Stack and Mine Puzzle HEX show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tic Tac Stack or Mine Puzzle HEX?
Tic Tac Stack ships an update every 4 months, and Mine Puzzle HEX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tic Tac Stack was updated on October 28, 2026 and Mine Puzzle HEX on October 28, 2026.

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