Comparison

Hexiconic vs ChainSpin

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

Head to head
About

Hexiconic

A relaxing word puzzle game where you form words from a hexagonal grid. With thousands of levels and no timers, it offers a calming experience to sharpen your vocabulary and progress at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal word building
  • Thousands of handcrafted puzzles
  • No timers or pressure
  • Unlock new chapters
  • Earn gems for hints
  • Satisfying wordplay
Features
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Hexiconic is a relaxing word puzzle where hexagons meet your lexicon. Build words from a 7-letter honeycomb, uncover hidden answers, and reach the score goal to complete each level. With 5,000+ handcrafted puzzles, Hexiconic is made for players who want more than a once-a-day challenge. Keep playing, keep progressing, and unlock new chapters at your own pace. There are no timers and no pressure. Just satisfying wordplay, steady progression, and a clean, calming experience you can enjoy anywhere. Find extra words to earn gems, then use them for hints when a puzzle has you stuck. Whether you love spelling games, anagrams, crosswords, or word searches, Hexiconic gives you a rewarding way to sharpen your vocabulary and stay in the flow.

About

ChainSpin

Features
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ChainSpin is a rotational puzzle game where you spin the junctions between blocks, match colors, clear the board, and create satisfying chain reactions. The controls are simple—just choose a junction and spin. But mastering the game requires you to read the board, anticipate how the blocks will move, and carefully decide where and which way to rotate. Clear groups of matching colors and enjoy the thrill of building one chain after another. Progress through a variety of levels, each with its own objectives and board layouts. The opening tutorial levels introduce the controls and game mechanics step by step, making ChainSpin easy to pick up even if you are new to puzzle games. Clearing large groups creates useful items that can change the course of the game. Use a variety of items, including Shuffle Blocks that rearrange the board when you need a new opportunity. You can also choose how item chain reactions are triggered, adding another layer of strategy to their order and timing. Your score is based on more than blocks cleared and chains created. Items and remaining moves can also earn you a clear bonus. Each level awards stars based on your score, giving you new reasons to replay completed stages and aim for a higher rating. Compete through Game Center rankings for the highest level reached, longest chain, highest score, and total stars earned. Title medals based on your progress and special celebrations at milestone levels make every step forward more rewarding. Spin, match, and chain. Enjoy an easy-to-play puzzle game with surprising strategic depth—and plenty of reasons to play again.

Screenshots

Hexiconic4 screens
ChainSpin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ChainSpin at none against Hexiconic's shown. Hexiconic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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

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

Hexiconic ships an update every 2 days, ChainSpin weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hexiconic versus ChainSpin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexiconicChainSpin
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCameron ChandlerHida Kazuhiko

In-app purchases

None

Hexiconic

No in-app purchases

None

ChainSpin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hexiconic free?
Hexiconic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChainSpin free?
ChainSpin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hexiconic or ChainSpin have ads?
Hexiconic shows ads; ChainSpin does not.
Which is updated more often, Hexiconic or ChainSpin?
Hexiconic ships an update every 2 days, and ChainSpin weekly. Most recently, Hexiconic was updated on October 31, 2026 and ChainSpin on October 31, 2026.

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