Comparison

Hexa Pixel Smash vs Reef Busters

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

Head to head
About

Hexa Pixel Smash

Tap cute elephants to shoot and smash colorful hexa blocks, revealing pixel art. Enjoy satisfying ASMR pops and a relaxing puzzle experience that also offers a light brain workout. Perfect for unwinding or short breaks.

Highlights
  • Hexa pixel pop gameplay
  • Cute elephant shooters
  • Relaxing pop ASMR
  • Brain & logic training
  • Beautiful pixel artworks
  • Offline-friendly puzzle
  • Satisfying progress
Features
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Welcome to Hexa Pixel Smash – a relaxing hexa pixel puzzle where cute elephants, pop ASMR and color block smashing all come together. In Hexa Pixel Smash, your mission is simple: tap cute elephants to shoot, pop and smash colorful hexa blocks. Each level is a fresh piece of pixel art made from tiny hexa blocks. Clear every hexa pixel, watch the artwork disappear, and enjoy the satisfying pop ASMR and smooth color flow as your elephant shooters do the work. It’s an easy, relaxing puzzle game that still gives your brain something fun to chew on. How to Play: Tap elephants to fire at the hexa pixel layout and smash color blocks. Match the hexa flow of each level and choose the best elephant timing to clear the board. Watch and listen as hexa pixels pop with smooth ASMR sound and satisfying effects. Finish the artwork by removing every last hexa block to complete the pixel picture. Key Features: Hexa pixel pop gameplay – simple tap controls, satisfying smash moments, and colorful block explosions in every puzzle level. Cute elephant shooters – unlock different elephant mascots and enjoy watching them blast through hexa pixel art. Relaxing pop ASMR – crisp pop sounds, soft animations and a gentle color flow that help you relax, unwind and even fall asleep more easily. Brain & logic training – each puzzle layout makes you think about timing, angle and order, giving your brain a light daily workout. Beautiful pixel artworks – clear boards to reveal cute characters, relaxing scenes and colorful pixel art galleries. Calm, offline-friendly puzzle – perfect for short breaks, bedtime sessions, or whenever you want a low-stress hexa puzzle to relax with. Satisfying progress – complete levels, unlock new pixel art, and feel the stress melt away with every pop and smash. If you enjoy color block puzzles, hexa games, pixel art, ASMR pops, brain training and relaxing smash shooters, Hexa Pixel Smash is made for you. Download Hexa Pixel Smash now, tap your cute elephants, and start popping hexa pixels today!

About

Reef Busters

Unwind with a satisfying ASMR puzzle adventure where yarn balls unravel intricate patterns. Strategize to clear the board, overcome tricky tangles, and enjoy tactile, crafty fun with a feline twist. Unlock boosters and compete globally in this exciting image unraveler.

Highlights
  • Satisfying ASMR unraveling mechanics
  • Tactile and crafty puzzle gameplay
  • Challenging tangles and blockers
  • Unlockable level boosters
  • Global leaderboards and competition
  • Feline-themed characters and fun
Features
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Dive in. Send out the fish. Let the busting begin! Welcome to Reef Busters, a colorful underwater puzzle adventure where tiny fish take on big pixel pictures, one satisfying bite at a time. Pick your colors and watch your fish swim around the board, munching through matching blocks. Chip away at playful pixel art, open up the next color, and keep clearing your way to victory. With busy little swimmers and pictures bursting with color, every move makes a splash! Small fish. Big strategy. The secret to busting the board? Choosing what to send out next. Look at the colors you can reach, plan your order, and make room for the fish you need. Space is limited, so a clever choice can keep things flowing, while a crowded lineup can leave you in deep water! Get that one-more-bite feeling. Watch schools of colorful fish sweep around the picture, nibbling away at its edges and clearing blocks bit by bit. Set against sandy seabeds, bright coral, and seashells, Reef Busters brings a playful ocean twist to the satisfying joy of clearing a puzzle. Give your fish a little extra bite. Need a hand with a tricky board? Put boosters to work and help your underwater crew keep moving. A well-timed boost can get you out of a tight spot and bring that beautifully clear board a little closer. Come for the colors. Stay for the challenge. Simple taps get your fish moving, but thoughtful choices keep them munching. Whether you’re diving in for a quick puzzle break or settling in to tackle your next challenge, there’s plenty of room for clever thinking beneath the waves. Ready to make a splash? Download Reef Busters and start busting, one bite at a time! Terms of Service: https://static.moonactive.net/legal/terms.html?lang=en Privacy Notice: https://static.moonactive.net/legal/privacy.html?lang=en

Screenshots

Hexa Pixel Smash4 screens
Reef Busters4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hexa Pixel Smash and Reef Busters both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of Reef Busters's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hexa Pixel Smash's. Reef Busters also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hexa Pixel Smash's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Hexa Pixel Smash sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Reef Busters sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hexa Pixel Smash against 4.8 for Reef Busters. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 129 and 264 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Hexa Pixel Smash's written reviews are positive against 57% of Reef Busters's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexa Pixel Smash ships an update every 4 days, Reef Busters every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hexa Pixel Smash versus Reef Busters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexa Pixel SmashReef Busters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (129 ratings)4.8 (264 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings129264 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB273 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLIHUHU PUBLISHING PTE. LTD.Moon Active

Customer experience

Hexa Pixel Smash

All ratings128 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Reef Busters

All ratings249 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Hexa Pixel Smash

One-time11
  • Key Challenge Offer$1.99
  • Gold Pack 1$1.99
  • Hidden Treasure$1.99
Show 8 more
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Gold Pack 2$7.99
  • No Ads Offer$7.99
  • Small Bundle$9.99
  • Gold Pack 3$14.99
  • Medium Bundle$19.99
  • Ultra Bundle$34.99
  • Gold Pack 5$54.99
21 purchases

Reef Busters

One-time21
  • Reef Busters 2$1.99
  • Reef Busters 3$2.99
  • Reef Busters 52 variants$4.99
Show 18 more
  • Yarn It 6$5.99
  • Yarn It 7$6.99
  • Reef Busters 8$7.99
  • Yarn It NoAds 8$7.99
  • Reef Busters 10$9.99
  • Reef Busters 13$12.99
  • Reef Busters NoAds 14$13.99
  • Reef Busters 15$14.99
  • Reef Busters NoAds 15$14.99
  • Reef Busters NoAds 16$15.99
  • Reef Busters NoAds 17$16.99
  • Reef Busters NoAds 18$17.99
  • Reef Busters NoAds 19$18.99
  • Reef Busters 20$19.99
  • Reef Busters NoAds 20$19.99
  • Reef Busters 80$79.99
  • Reef Busters 90$89.99
  • Reef Busters 100$99.99

Questions

Is Hexa Pixel Smash free?
Hexa Pixel Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reef Busters free?
Reef Busters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hexa Pixel Smash or Reef Busters?
Reef Busters is rated higher. Hexa Pixel Smash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Reef Busters averages 4.8 from 264 ratings.
Do Hexa Pixel Smash or Reef Busters have ads?
Both Hexa Pixel Smash and Reef Busters show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexa Pixel Smash or Reef Busters?
Hexa Pixel Smash ships an update every 4 days, and Reef Busters every 3 days. Most recently, Hexa Pixel Smash was updated on October 31, 2026 and Reef Busters on October 31, 2026.

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