# Hexa Explorer vs Rainbow Tile Match

The clearest difference is ads: Rainbow Tile Match at none against Hexa Explorer's shown. Rainbow Tile Match also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hexa Explorer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Rainbow Tile Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hexa Explorer against 4.9 for Rainbow Tile Match. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rainbow Tile Match has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hexa Explorer ships an update every 10 days, Rainbow Tile Match every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hexa Explorer | Rainbow Tile Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-explorer/id6773306248/reviews)** | [4.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-tile-match/id6778238350/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 429 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DRAGON RISING PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814386131) | [Kite Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878111512) |

## What reviewers say

### Hexa Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-explorer/id6773306248)

Tap arrows to guide tiles across a board, clearing them to complete levels and unlock new destinations. Enjoy a relaxing, one-tap experience with smooth animations and no pressure. Play offline at your own pace with hundreds of cleverly designed levels.

**Highlights:** One-tap tile control, Satisfying tile clearing, Hundreds of levels, Relaxing gameplay, Offline play, Smooth animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Failure Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ad | $6.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ad Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 3 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Rainbow Tile Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-tile-match/id6778238350)

A relaxing color sorting puzzle game with no time limits. Strategically move tiles to match colors and clear columns with satisfying visual effects. Features 1,000 levels with increasing difficulty and various obstacles.

**Highlights:** Relaxing color sorting gameplay, 1,000 handcrafted levels, Increasing difficulty from 3x3 to 8x8 boards, Obstacles like ice, locks, and bombs, Helpful boosters, Offline play support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No-Ad Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No-Ad Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Middy Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Biggie Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hexa Explorer free?

Hexa Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rainbow Tile Match free?

Rainbow Tile Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hexa Explorer or Rainbow Tile Match?

Hexa Explorer is rated higher. Hexa Explorer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Rainbow Tile Match averages 4.9 from 37 ratings.

### Do Hexa Explorer or Rainbow Tile Match have ads?

Hexa Explorer shows ads; Rainbow Tile Match does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hexa Explorer or Rainbow Tile Match?

Hexa Explorer ships an update every 10 days, and Rainbow Tile Match every 5 days. Most recently, Hexa Explorer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Rainbow Tile Match on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*