Hex Collapse vs Tree Drop Apples
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Tree Drop Apples
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Get ready for a cheerful fruit-catching adventure in Tree Drop Apples. Tap the tree to shake loose juicy apples, then collect them as they fall. The faster you react, the higher your score. Chase combo bonuses, grab rare Golden Apples, and clear level after level in a colorful cartoon world. Tree Drop Apples is designed for quick, satisfying gameplay with easy controls and lively visuals. It is simple enough for anyone to enjoy, yet challenging enough to keep you coming back for a better score. Why you will love it: - Easy one-tap controls - Fast and satisfying casual gameplay - Fun score-chasing and combo mechanics - Golden Apples with bonus rewards - Cute cartoon art style - Great for short breaks and daily play Play now and see how many apples you can collect before the clock runs out.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Tree Drop Apples at none against Hex Collapse's shown. Tree Drop Apples also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Hex Collapse's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hex Collapse ships an update fortnightly, Tree Drop Apples every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Hex Collapse | Tree Drop Apples |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Forge Hut, LLC | 建川 陈 |
In-app purchases
Hex Collapse
No in-app purchases
Tree Drop Apples
No in-app purchases
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