Comparison

Word Solitaire vs HexShift

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

Head to head
About

Word Solitaire

A relaxing puzzle game combining word association with solitaire mechanics. Match word or image cards to their corresponding categories to complete stacks and solve logic puzzles. Enjoy hundreds of levels designed for mindful, stress-free play.

Highlights
  • Word and image card matching
  • Solitaire-style gameplay
  • Hundreds of logic levels
  • Hint, Undo, and Shuffle options
  • Dual word and image modes
  • Mindful and stress-free play
Features
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A calming fusion of word puzzles and classic solitaire — no timers, no pressure, just pure fun! Match word or image cards to category cards (e.g., Jewellery → Necklace). - Words go with words, images with images - Complete all stacks to win - Levels grow richer in logic — from simple pairs to layered associations How to play: - Start with a crown-marked category card - Add matching word or image cards - Finish when all cards are correctly sorted Help when stuck: - Hint — suggests a valid move - Undo — go back one step - Wildcard — place any card on it - Shuffle — shuffles only the closed cards - Dictionary — look up any word Key features: - Solitaire + word puzzle — unique hybrid - Hundreds of thoughtfully designed levels - Dual modes: words & images → stronger associations - All ages: teens, adults, seniors - Mindful & stress-free play Perfect for fans of association games, solitaire, and meaningful puzzles — where every match rewards logic, memory, and calm focus.

About

HexShift

Features
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HexShift is a hex grid puzzle game that rewards smart thinking and fast instincts. Rotate tiles, build chains, and shatter clusters before the board collapses around you. Easy to learn. Impossible to master. Three ways to play: — Classic: Build chains, manage bombs, and survive the pressure as the board gets harder the longer you last — Timed: Score attack against the clock — every cluster you shatter buys you more time — Hardcore: One miss ends your run. The board shrinks every 10 moves. No mercy. Features: — Satisfying chain combo system with up to 6x multipliers — Special tiles including bombs, locked tiles, mystery tiles, prisms and more — Daily challenges with a streak system — Global leaderboards via Game Center — 9 colours that unlock as your score climbs — Clean neon aesthetic with full sound design Free to play. One optional purchase to remove ads forever.

Screenshots

Word Solitaire4 screens
HexShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HexShift at daily against Word Solitaire's every 3 weeks. Word Solitaire's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads, 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. Word Solitaire sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and HexShift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Solitaire ships an update every 3 weeks, HexShift daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Word Solitaire versus HexShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord SolitaireHexShift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (607 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings607 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size301 MB13 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAI Games FZKURT MICHAEL JENKINS

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Word Solitaire

One-time18
  • Unlimited Moves$0.99
  • Starter Coins Pack$0.99
  • Welcome offer$0.99
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  • Unlimited moves offer$1.99
  • Small Coin Pack$1.99
  • Boosters Pack$2.99
  • Unlimited moves offer$3.99
  • Value Coins Pack$4.99
  • Silver Offer$5.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$5.99
  • Boosters + No Ads$7.99
  • Premium Coin Pack$8.99
  • No Ads Pack$9.99
  • No Ads$9.99
  • Gold Offer$12.99
  • Mega Coins Pack$12.99
  • Large Coin Pack$14.99
  • Mega Coin Pack$29.99
1 purchases

HexShift

One-time1
  • Ad Free$0.99

Questions

Is Word Solitaire free?
Word Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HexShift free?
HexShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Word Solitaire or HexShift have ads?
Both Word Solitaire and HexShift show ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Solitaire or HexShift?
Word Solitaire ships an update every 3 weeks, and HexShift daily. Most recently, Word Solitaire was updated on October 21, 2026 and HexShift on October 20, 2026.

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