Comparison

Hexplex vs Hex Beam

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

Head to head
About

Hexplex

Features
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Hexplex is a strategic puzzle game set on a beautiful hexagonal grid. Rotate and place pieces of various shapes onto the board. Fill a complete line to clear it, and clear lines consecutively to earn streak bonuses for higher scores. Clear multiple intersecting lines at once to receive a cross-clear bonus! Key Features - Intuitive touch controls (drag to place, tap to rotate) - 5 color tiles with a dark theme design - 12 different piece types - Streak & cross-clear bonus system - High score tracking - Offline play available

About

Hex Beam

Guide colored beams of light to their matching targets on a hexagonal board by rotating tiles. Solve increasingly complex puzzles by splitting beams, using portals, and manipulating linked tile groups. Enjoy daily challenges and helpful hints.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal board puzzles
  • Rotate tiles to guide light
  • Split beams and use portals
  • Linked tile group manipulation
  • Daily puzzles
  • Hints and puzzle guide
Features
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Hex Beam is a logic puzzle game about guiding light through a hexagonal board. Turn the tiles to direct each colored beam to its matching target. A mirror that connects one beam can send another in the wrong direction. Find the arrangement that connects them all. Start with simple reflections, then discover new ways to control the light. Split a beam into multiple paths. Send it through portals to another part of the board. Turn linked tile groups together, changing several paths with a single move. As the puzzles become more complex, each tile becomes part of a larger problem. Follow the beams, work out how the paths interact, and test your solution. Watch the light change as you turn each tile. Play through increasingly complex levels, or try a new daily puzzle. Hints and a puzzle guide are available when you need help. Turn the tiles. Find the path. Connect every color.

Screenshots

Hexplex4 screens
Hex Beam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hexplex at every 3 days against Hex Beam's every 3 weeks. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexplex ships an update every 3 days, Hex Beam every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hexplex versus Hex Beam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexplexHex Beam
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerbyeongjin kimEthan Jones

In-app purchases

None

Hexplex

No in-app purchases

None

Hex Beam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hexplex free?
Hexplex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hex Beam free?
Hex Beam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hexplex or Hex Beam have ads?
Both Hexplex and Hex Beam show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexplex or Hex Beam?
Hexplex ships an update every 3 days, and Hex Beam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hexplex was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hex Beam on October 31, 2026.

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