# Hexly vs Tile Match

The clearest difference is ads: Tile Match at none against Hexly's shown. Tile Match also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Hexly's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hexly sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Tile Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hexly holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Hexly ships an update weekly, Tile Match every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hexly | Tile Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexly/id6757983877/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-match/id6788129209/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nox Studios, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870086541) | [Irina Schens](https://appshunter.io/developer/460727003) |

## What reviewers say

### Hexly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexly/id6757983877)

Engage in daily hex-grid puzzles with increasing difficulty and various modes. Chase streaks, master deductions, and unlock achievements. Share your progress and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Daily puzzles in four sizes, Free play mode for practice, Streak chasing and momentum building, Precision mode with no undo, Permanent puzzle packs, Unlockable achievements, Shareable results and stats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Challenge Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zen Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Precision Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speed Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Pack Vol. 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hexly Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Tile Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-match/id6788129209)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle adventure by matching tiles to earn coins, which you can then use to cultivate a beautiful virtual garden. Overcome challenging obstacles and unlock new plants and features as you progress.

**Highlights:** Satisfying tile matching puzzles, Virtual garden cultivation, Earn coins to grow plants, Unlock new plants and features, Challenging tile obstacles, Powerful boosters available

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 12500 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hexly free?

Hexly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tile Match free?

Tile Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hexly or Tile Match?

Hexly is rated higher. Hexly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Tile Match averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Hexly or Tile Match have ads?

Hexly shows ads; Tile Match does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hexly or Tile Match?

Hexly ships an update weekly, and Tile Match every 8 days. Most recently, Hexly was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tile Match on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*