Comparison

Hexadoku vs Hexways

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

Head to head
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Hexadoku

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究極の脳トレに挑戦しよう! 圧倒的なスケールを誇る16×16マス(1〜16の数字を使用)の特大ナンプレ(Hexadoku)が、最高に遊びやすいアプリになって登場しました。 「マスが多すぎて、どこにどの数字があるか分からない…」 そんな大盤面ならではのストレスをゼロにするため、独自の便利機能を搭載しています! 【アプリの特徴】 スマートなハイライト機能 盤面の数字をタップするだけで、同じ数字が入っているマスがパッと色付きます。視線が迷子にならず、プレイの快適さが劇的に向上! 超高速の問題生成アルゴリズム 16×16の巨大盤面でもサクサク問題を作成。待ち時間のストレスなく、すぐにゲームを始められます(進行度の%表示付き!)。 3つの難易度 Easy、Normal、Hardから、自分のレベルに合わせた問題に挑戦できます。さらに究極難易度「Extreme」も今後のアップデートで追加予定! 頼れる「探索・解析ソルバー」モード 自作の問題を入力して解けるか判定したり、どうしても解けない問題の答えを探したりできる専用モードを搭載。 盤面の画像保存機能 お気に入りの問題やクリアした盤面を高画質で写真アプリに保存。SNSでのシェアや印刷にも便利です。 論理的思考を極めたい方、普通の9×9ナンプレでは物足りなくなってしまった方におすすめです。さあ、16×16の未知の領域に挑みましょう!

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Hexways

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How to play Fill the giant 16×16 grid so that every row, column and 4×4 box contains the sixteen hexadecimal symbols — the digits 0 to 9 and the letters A to F — with no repeats. Tap a cell to select it, then tap a symbol to place it. The row and column highlight to help you spot conflicts at a glance. Pinch to zoom in on the big board, and double-tap to jump between the full grid and a close-up. Stuck on a cell? Tap Hint to reveal the correct symbol. Completely free — no ads, no accounts, nothing locked behind a purchase. There's an optional tip jar if you'd like to support development. Killer Sudoku cages Dashed outlines group cells into cages, each with a target sum shown in its corner. The symbols inside a cage never repeat and must add up exactly — extra logic on top of the usual row, column and box rules. Prefer to add up in hex? Switch cage totals between decimal and hexadecimal any time in Settings. Choose your difficulty Five levels from Very Easy through to Extreme — from a gentle introduction to a serious challenge. Track your score Every correct symbol earns points — and solving quickly, keeping a streak going and finishing under the par time all add bonuses on top. Harder puzzles score the most. A wrong guess breaks your streak, so think before you tap. Clean, distraction-free design Choose from a selection of light and dark color themes — no internet required. Prefer a relaxed solve? Zen Mode hides the score and timer and drops all penalties. If classic Sudoku has stopped stretching you, Hexways is the next level — a fresh giant puzzle every time.

Screenshots

Hexadoku2 screens
Hexways3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hexways at every 5 days against Hexadoku's monthly. 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. Hexadoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hexways sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexadoku ships an update monthly, Hexways every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Hexadoku versus Hexways: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexadokuHexways
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyosuke AsanoGary Watson

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hexadoku

One-time1
  • ナンプレ保存機能$0.99
1 purchases

Hexways

One-time1
  • Support Developer$0.99

Questions

Is Hexadoku free?
Hexadoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hexways free?
Hexways is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hexadoku or Hexways have ads?
Neither Hexadoku nor Hexways shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexadoku or Hexways?
Hexadoku ships an update monthly, and Hexways every 5 days. Most recently, Hexadoku was updated on October 7, 2026 and Hexways on October 12, 2026.

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