Comparison

Kodou vs Hexloom

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

Head to head
About

Kodou

Challenge your memory and focus with this fast-paced grid game. Watch sequences, remember patterns, and tap tiles in the correct order. Power-ups and leaderboards add to the addictive gameplay.

Highlights
  • Memory sequence recall
  • Power-ups (Shield, Slow-Mo, Hint)
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Apple Watch support
  • Auto & manual pacing
  • Haptic and sound feedback
  • Light & Dark Mode
Features
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Kodou is a swipe-to-connect puzzle where every board plays a little differently and the clock never stops. Drag your finger across matching tiles, or find an ascending run of powers of two, 2 to 4 to 8 to 16 and beyond, for a bigger payoff. HOW TO PLAY - Swipe to connect three or more tiles: match the same value, or chain an ascending sequence of powers of two for double the score. - Watch for special tiles. Wildcards match any value, Ice tiles freeze your clock when cleared, and Bombs clear the block around them. - Plan around Blockers. They cannot be chained through. - The turn timer speeds up the longer you survive, so think fast and keep your eyes on the board. FEATURES - A twelve color palette that adapts to light and dark mode, so no two boards ever look quite the same. - Game Center leaderboards for both Score and Longest Chain, with All Time, Weekly, and Daily standings. - Full VoiceOver support. Explore the board by touch, then drag to connect a chain exactly the way a sighted player would, or build one tap at a time if you prefer. - Play the exact same game on Apple Watch. Kodou is free to play, supported by ads. A one time Remove Ads purchase clears all of them for good.

About

Hexloom

Features
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Place a stack. Match the colors. Watch the whole loom come alive. Hexloom turns a simple placement into a satisfying chain reaction. Matching top layers gather together, six clear a Rosette, and the colors beneath can set off another cascade. Read the layers, plan your next move, and make room for something brilliant. A LITTLE PUZZLE, EVERY DAY Today's Daily Loom is free. Everyone gets the same board and the same rules, with a fresh challenge at 00:00 UTC. Play your ranked attempt, compare scores, and keep your streak going. Practice is unranked. 96 PUZZLES TO UNRAVEL Explore eight Gallery wings, from your first clear to larger looms with Seals, Prisms, Fragile beds, Bridges, and directional Rails. Complete each puzzle, then return to match its par. FIND YOUR FLOW Keep weaving through fresh Flow boards. Preview the upcoming stacks, uncover new combinations, and build your best chain. MADE TO FEEL GOOD • Jewel-colored stacks, clear material symbols, and glowing cascades • Drag a piece or tap to select and place • Hints, undo, and a preview of matching layers • Adjustable animation speed, reduced effects, bold symbols, and color-vision palettes • No ads, paid boosters, or energy timers PLAY YOUR WAY The tutorial and today's Daily Loom are free. A one-time Full Game Unlock opens all 96 Gallery puzzles and unlimited Flow. StackForge Play Pass also unlocks Pro across StackForge games and One Good Thing. Choose monthly or annual; current prices appear before purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stackforgestudios.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Kodou4 screens
Hexloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hexloom at none against Kodou's shown. Hexloom also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kodou sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hexloom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kodou ships an update monthly, Hexloom weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kodou versus Hexloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodouHexloom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin StrunaStackForge Studios

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kodou

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
3 purchases

Hexloom

Subscriptions2
  • StackForge Play Pass Monthly$2.991 Month
  • StackForge Play Pass Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hexloom Full Game Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Kodou free?
Kodou is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hexloom free?
Hexloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kodou or Hexloom have ads?
Kodou shows ads; Hexloom does not.
Which is updated more often, Kodou or Hexloom?
Kodou ships an update monthly, and Hexloom weekly. Most recently, Kodou was updated on November 5, 2026 and Hexloom on November 10, 2026.

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