Comparison

Ringshift vs Hexloom

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

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About

Ringshift

Features
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Not your usual color sort. This one actually twists. Ringshift takes the color sorting puzzle and reinvents it. Instead of picking up pieces and placing them somewhere else, you're working with concentric rings. Circles inside circles, each divided into colored segments. Rotate individual rings, swipe to radially swap segments between inner and outer rings, one at a time or several at once. Solve the puzzle when every ring is one solid color. Two core moves. Endless possibilities. Zero games like it. HOW TO PLAY Rotate any individual ring clockwise or counterclockwise to shift its colored segments. Swipe between rings to radially swap single or multiple segments from inner to outer and back. Pinch to zoom in on complex puzzles for precision. Make each ring a single, uniform color to complete the level. No time limit. Think it through. 5 UNIQUE MECHANICS THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING Ringshift doesn't just add more colors as you progress โ€” it introduces entirely new rules: โ€” PINNED SEGMENTS: Some colors are locked in place. Solve around them. โ€” GEARED RINGS: Rotating one ring automatically turns another. Plan two moves ahead. โ€” ONE-WAY RINGS: These only spin in one direction. No going back. โ€” BARRIERS: Block certain swaps. Find the path that works. โ€” COMBINATIONS: Multiple mechanics in one level. This is where it gets serious. Each new mechanic transforms how you think about the puzzle, keeping every level fresh from start to finish. 200 LEVELS OF PURE PUZZLE From your first gentle introduction to concentric rings all the way to multi-mechanic brain-benders that demand real strategy โ€” Ringshift has 200 handcrafted levels designed to challenge and satisfy. Free to start: Jump into 35 levels at no cost. Want more? Unlock all 200 levels, every advanced mechanic, and an ad-free experience for a one-time $3.99 purchase. Or just remove ads for $1.99. No subscriptions. No loot boxes. No hidden costs. Pay once, play forever. TRAIN YOUR BRAIN This isn't casual tap-and-sort. Every Ringshift level is a spatial reasoning workout. Geared rings force you to think about chain reactions. One-way rings demand careful sequencing. Barriers make you rethink your entire approach. You'll sharpen pattern recognition, sequential thinking, and planning โ€” and feel genuinely clever when it all clicks. DESIGNED FOR YOUR LIFE - Offline: No internet needed. Play on the subway, on a plane, anywhere. - Zoom in: Pinch to zoom on complex levels for precision moves. - One-hand friendly: Swipe and tap is all you need. - Auto-save: Put it down, pick it up right where you left off. - Battery-light: Play through a full commute without worry. - Short ads every few levels in the free version. Never mid-level. WHO IT'S FOR - Puzzle players bored of water sort, ball sort, and hoop sort clones - Fans of Rubik's Cube who want that logic on mobile - Gamers looking for a calm but genuinely challenging brain workout - Anyone who wants a premium puzzle without a subscription - All ages: simple enough for kids, deep enough for adults Stop stacking. Start shifting.

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Hexloom

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Place a stack. Match the colors. Watch the whole loom come alive. Hexloom turns a simple placement into a satisfying chain reaction. Matching top layers gather together, six clear a Rosette, and the colors beneath can set off another cascade. Read the layers, plan your next move, and make room for something brilliant. A LITTLE PUZZLE, EVERY DAY Today's Daily Loom is free. Everyone gets the same board and the same rules, with a fresh challenge at 00:00 UTC. Play your ranked attempt, compare scores, and keep your streak going. Practice is unranked. 96 PUZZLES TO UNRAVEL Explore eight Gallery wings, from your first clear to larger looms with Seals, Prisms, Fragile beds, Bridges, and directional Rails. Complete each puzzle, then return to match its par. FIND YOUR FLOW Keep weaving through fresh Flow boards. Preview the upcoming stacks, uncover new combinations, and build your best chain. MADE TO FEEL GOOD โ€ข Jewel-colored stacks, clear material symbols, and glowing cascades โ€ข Drag a piece or tap to select and place โ€ข Hints, undo, and a preview of matching layers โ€ข Adjustable animation speed, reduced effects, bold symbols, and color-vision palettes โ€ข No ads, paid boosters, or energy timers PLAY YOUR WAY The tutorial and today's Daily Loom are free. A one-time Full Game Unlock opens all 96 Gallery puzzles and unlimited Flow. StackForge Play Pass also unlocks Pro across StackForge games and One Good Thing. Choose monthly or annual; current prices appear before purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stackforgestudios.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Ringshift4 screens
Hexloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hexloom at none against Ringshift's shown. Hexloom also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Ringshift sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Hexloom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Ringshift versus Hexloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRingshiftHexloom
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Weekly
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size26 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaran GunelStackForge Studios

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ringshift

One-time3
  • Full Pack Upgrade$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Full Pack - 200 Levels & Mechanics$3.99
3 purchases

Hexloom

Subscriptions2
  • StackForge Play Pass Monthly$2.991 Month
  • StackForge Play Pass Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hexloom Full Game Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Ringshift free?
Ringshift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hexloom free?
Hexloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ringshift or Hexloom have ads?
Ringshift shows ads; Hexloom does not.

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