Category Match! vs Match Hexa Deck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Category Match!
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Rules: - Select a tile - Swap tiles to match them with their zones - Put all the tiles in the correct zones - Complete all the levels - Enjoy!
Match Hexa Deck
A relaxing puzzle game where you match words to hexagonal tiles based on clues. Progress through hundreds of handcrafted levels that increase in complexity, offering a satisfying brain-training experience without a time limit.
- Match words to hex tiles
- Analyze clues for placement
- Hundreds of handcrafted levels
- No time limit
- Focus on logic and memory
- Simple one-hand controls
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Match Hexa Deck is a relaxing yet challenging puzzle game where you match words with the correct hex tiles. Each level presents a set of word clues and a board filled with hexagonal tiles. Your goal is to carefully place and match each word to the correct tile position. As you progress, puzzles become more complex, introducing new patterns, longer word sets, and more strategic thinking. There is no time limit, allowing you to focus on logic, memory, and pattern recognition at your own pace. Simple to play, but increasingly challenging to master, Match Hexa Deck offers a satisfying brain-training experience for all players. How to Play ● Match each word with the correct hex tile ● Analyze clues and find the correct placement ● Complete all matches to clear the stage ● Progress through increasingly difficult levels Why You’ll Love It ● Relaxing yet brain-stimulating puzzle gameplay ● Simple controls with deep logical challenge ● Hexagon-based matching system ● Great for focus, memory, and relaxation ● Hundreds of handcrafted levels Simple one-hand controls and a variety of hex puzzle stages are ready for you to enjoy. Download now and complete the world of word-matching puzzles!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Category Match! at none against Match Hexa Deck's 8. Category Match! also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Match Hexa Deck's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Match Hexa Deck sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Category Match! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Category Match! ships an update daily, Match Hexa Deck weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Category Match! | Match Hexa Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 230 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serenico Labs | Kite Games |
In-app purchases
Category Match!
No in-app purchases
Match Hexa Deck
- 1,000 Coins$1.99
- No-Ad Bundle$7.99
- No-Ad Offer$7.99
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- 5,000 Coins$7.99
- 10,000 Coins$14.99
- 25,000 Coins$29.99
- 50,000 Coins$54.99
- 100,000 Coins$99.99
Questions
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