SmashBlocks vs Hexposed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmashBlocks
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SmashBlocks is a block puzzle game with a wobbly twist. Drop jelly blocks into the grid, fill lines to clear them, and mix colors together for chain reactions. It's easy to learn and satisfying to master. - HOW IT WORKS - Blocks fall from the top of an 8-column grid. Fill a complete horizontal line to clear it and score points. Use fewer drops to earn more stars. Simple — but the deeper color mixing system, ice obstacles, and gravity wells keep things interesting. - COLOR MIXING - Six base jelly colors drop from above: · Cyan · Magenta · Lime · Tangerine · Coral · Lavender When blocks of different colors touch, they blend into mixed colors: · Cyan + Magenta → Violet · Cyan + Lime → Teal · Magenta + Tangerine → Amber Plan your drops to create mixed colors exactly where you need them for combo clears. - SPECIAL BLOCKS AND MECHANICS - · Ice blocks — frozen blocks that must be cleared by completing lines beneath them · Frozen cells — locked grid positions that block your drops · Gravity wells — pull your falling block faster, demanding sharper timing - 210 PUZZLE LEVELS ACROSS 10 WORLDS - Every level is hand-crafted with a specific goal, a par drop count, and a maximum drop limit. Complete in par drops for 3 stars. World 1 · Berry Basics — the colour-drop fundamentals (free, 30 levels) World 2 · Ocean Gummies — frozen islands (20 levels) World 3 · Citrus Burst — colour lock puzzles (20 levels) World 4 · Mint Freeze — ice blocks (20 levels) World 5 · Grape Galaxy — gravity reversal zones (20 levels) World 6 · Caramel Crunch — sticky blocks (20 levels) World 7 · Neon Surge — speed zones (20 levels) World 8 · Lava Melt — timed blocks (20 levels) World 9 · Crystal Cave — invisible blocks (20 levels) World 10 · Rainbow Rush — all mechanics at full speed (20 levels) World 1 is free. Unlock All Worlds ($2.99) opens all 10 worlds + Endless Mode. - ENDLESS MODE - No level limit. Survive as long as you can as blocks fall faster and faster. Earn shards to unlock cosmetics. - COLORBLIND-FRIENDLY - Enable colorblind mode and every jelly color gets a unique pattern — dots, stripes, diamonds, crosses, circles, or triangles — so anyone can play. - THEMES AND SKINS - Customize your grid with 5 block skins (Glitter, Neon, Retro, Galaxy, Marble) and 5 background themes (Ocean, Space, Forest, City, Candy). Earn them free with shards from Endless Mode. - SHOP - · Unlock All Worlds — $2.99 (all 10 worlds + Endless Mode) · Remove Ads — $1.99 · Ultimate Bundle — $3.99 (all worlds + no ads) · Extra Drops Pack — $0.99 (5 extra drops, consumable) World 1 is free. Unlock All Worlds ($2.99) opens all 10 worlds and Endless Mode. The first 3 levels of World 2 are also free as a teaser.
Hexposed
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Hexposed is a hex-grid puzzle game that takes you on an adventure around the world. Uncover hexagons, read the numbered clues, and figure out where the hazards are hiding — without setting them off. EXPLORE THE WORLD Travel through 12 unique zones inspired by real places — from the Wild West canyons of North America to the frozen crevasses of Antarctica. Each zone has its own themed hazards and obstacles: dodge buried dynamite, avoid tiger territory, steer clear of lava vents, and watch out for polar bears on Arctic ice floes. SIMPLE TO LEARN, TRICKY TO MASTER Tap a hex to reveal it. Numbers tell you how many hazards surround that cell — use logic and deduction to figure out which hexes are safe and which ones will end your run. Long-press to flag a hex you think is dangerous. Reveal every safe hex to clear the map. EARN YOUR STARS Every map awards up to three stars based on speed and accuracy. Can you perfect all 60 maps across every zone? Your best times and records are tracked so you can always push for a better run. DAILY CHALLENGE A fresh puzzle every day. Build your streak, chase your fastest daily time, and see how many days in a row you can clear. SPEEDRUN MODE Race through an entire zone's maps back to back. The clock doesn't stop between maps — every second counts. Beat your personal best and prove you've mastered the zone. FEATURES - 60 hand-seeded maps across 12 themed zones - Daily challenge with streak tracking - Speedrun mode for each zone - Star ratings, personal records, and detailed stats - Pinch to zoom and pan on larger maps - No ads, no in-app purchases — the full game from the start - Works offline
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SmashBlocks at Free against Hexposed's $0.99. SmashBlocks also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Hexposed's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown).
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
SmashBlocks is free to download; Hexposed costs $0.99 up front. SmashBlocks sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hexposed asks for nothing beyond the download.
SmashBlocks ships an update weekly, Hexposed daily. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmashBlocks | Hexposed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JUHA PETTERI OKSANEN | Jussi Seppala |
In-app purchases
SmashBlocks
- 5 Extra Drops$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Unlock All Worlds$2.99
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- Worlds + No Ads Bundle$3.99
Hexposed
No in-app purchases







