Comparison

Cell Division vs Hex Collapse

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

Head to head
About

Cell Division

Features
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Cell Division is an abstract strategy game where every move reshapes the board and every connection counts. Place cells on the grid. Connect them to score. Outmaneuver your opponent. The rules take seconds to learn — but the strategy runs deep. OUTSMART THE AI Take on four difficulty levels, from Easy to Elite. Hard and Elite AI are trained using machine learning, offering a genuine strategic challenge across five board sizes (4x4 through 8x8). CLIMB THE RANKINGS Compete on global leaderboards across every board size and difficulty. Track your personal bests, win streaks, and percentile rankings. EARN ACHIEVEMENTS Unlock 8 badges across multiple difficulty tiers. Win going first and second. Dominate without ever trailing. Stage a comeback. Each badge demands a different kind of mastery. PLAY YOUR WAY Quick 4x4 matches in a few minutes. Deep 8x8 battles that reward planning. Local two-player on a single device. Choose your board, your difficulty, and who moves first. FEATURES - 5 board sizes with 4 AI difficulty levels - Global leaderboards and player ratings - 8 multi-tier badges and detailed stats - Hint system for learning optimal moves - Undo to experiment with strategies - Local multiplayer - Clean, dark-themed UI with haptic feedback PRO UPGRADE Go ad-free, unlock unlimited undo, and access the Elite AI difficulty — all for a single purchase.

About

Hex Collapse

Tap connected same-color hexagonal gems to clear them, but manage your tap budget carefully. Bigger groups score exponentially more, and strategic plays are key to winning. Unlock achievements, chase high scores, and enjoy a premium design.

Highlights
  • Tap connected same-color gem groups
  • Manage tap budget to avoid game over
  • Score exponentially with larger groups
  • Streak multipliers for consecutive clears
  • Special hexes: multipliers, chameleons, decay, frozen
  • Unlock achievements and replay levels
  • Infinite difficulty scaling
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Tap. Match. Collapse. Think strategically. Hex Collapse is a puzzle game where every tap counts. Clear hexagonal gems by tapping connected same-color groups, but watch your tap budget. Run out and it is game over. The twist: bigger groups score exponentially more. A six-hex cluster is worth 36 points. Six singles? Just 6. Finding the big plays is how you win. FEATURES * 5-Star Rating System -- Earn up to 5 stars per level. One for winning. Five for perfection. * Streak Multipliers -- Chain consecutive cluster clears for up to 5x score multipliers. Singles break your streak. * Special Hexes -- Multipliers double your score. Chameleons transform on contact. Decay hexes tick down to blockers. Frozen hexes must be freed. * Achievements -- Unlock badges for milestones and master every level. * Level Select -- Replay any completed level to chase higher scores and more stars. * Premium Design -- Dark jewel-tone gems, neon accents, smooth animations. No clutter. * Endless Progression -- Difficulty scales infinitely. How far can you go? Free to play with ads. Remove interstitial ads permanently for $2.99.

Screenshots

Cell Division4 screens
Hex Collapse3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hex Collapse at none against Cell Division's 4. Cell Division's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Cell Division sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hex Collapse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cell Division ships an update monthly, Hex Collapse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cell Division versus Hex Collapse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCell DivisionHex Collapse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew MotokiThe Forge Hut, LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cell Division

One-time4
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • 25 Hints$1.99
  • Pro Upgrade$2.99
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  • 100 Hints$4.99
None

Hex Collapse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cell Division free?
Cell Division is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hex Collapse free?
Hex Collapse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cell Division or Hex Collapse have ads?
Both Cell Division and Hex Collapse show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cell Division or Hex Collapse?
Cell Division ships an update monthly, and Hex Collapse fortnightly. Most recently, Cell Division was updated on October 7, 2026 and Hex Collapse on October 16, 2026.

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