HexSort vs Gem Factory!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HexSort
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Drag colored hexes from the tray onto the board. Stack ten of the same color to clear them. Survive as long as you can. Pointy-top hex grid, soft shadows, satisfying snap on placement. No ads in your face, no virtual currency, no streak meters guilting you to play tomorrow. Features: • Two power-ups: undo move, reroll the tray • Best-score tracking, locally • Sound and music toggles • Works offline • iPhone and iPad • No accounts, no telemetry, no IDFA Some sort puzzles want you in the loop forever. This one is fine if you put it down. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Gem Factory!
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Welcome to Gem Factory! Get ready to embark on an exciting mining adventure where your logic and puzzle-solving skills will be put to the ultimate test. Grab your trusty pickaxe, break the tiles, and uncover the precious gems hidden beneath! In Gem Factory, your goal is to find specific gem shapes hidden in a grid to unlock the vault door at the top of the screen. You have a limited number of pickaxe swings for each level, so you must carefully plan every move. Tap the tiles to break them, reveal the glowing gems, and collect the exact shapes needed to progress. As you advance, the challenge grows! You will encounter new obstacles like Ice Blockers and Rock Blockers that require extra effort to break. Can you dig smart, manage your limited moves, and clear all the levels? Features: Unique Puzzle Mechanics: A fun blend of tile-breaking and hidden-shape-finding gameplay. Strategic Gameplay: Manage your limited pickaxe moves to find the right gems without failing. Challenging Obstacles: Overcome ice, rocks, and tricky layouts as you progress to higher levels. Brain-Teasing Levels: Each stage requires careful planning and deduction. Crisp Graphics: Enjoy satisfying tile-breaking animations and beautiful gem designs. Play Offline: No internet connection is required. Enjoy digging anytime, anywhere! Download Gem Factory today, start breaking those tiles, and become the ultimate gem master!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HexSort at none against Gem Factory!'s shown. Gem Factory!'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | HexSort | Gem Factory! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AlchemAIze, Inc. | Nebih Basaran |
In-app purchases
HexSort
No in-app purchases
Gem Factory!
No in-app purchases





