# Puzzle Block Jam vs Pin the Hex

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pin the Hex at every 2 days against Puzzle Block Jam's fortnightly. Pin the Hex also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Puzzle Block Jam's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzle Block Jam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pin the Hex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Puzzle Block Jam against 5.0 for Pin the Hex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Puzzle Block Jam ships an update fortnightly, Pin the Hex every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzle Block Jam | Pin the Hex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-block-jam/id6779580009/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-the-hex/id6798564842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Coolmination LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779580011) | [Justin Paulson](https://appshunter.io/developer/723317258) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzle Block Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-block-jam/id6779580009)

This game blends color block puzzles with word challenges and physics-based mechanics. Drop letters through dynamic holes in the correct sequence to clear levels and overcome evolving obstacles. Enjoy a vibrant, neon-inspired world with strategic gameplay and helpful power-ups.

**Highlights:** Triple-threat gameplay: color block, word logic, physics, Vibrant neon-inspired visual theme, Offline play supported, Dynamic power-ups (Hammer, Vacuum, Autofill, Rewind, Reverse Hole), Evolving obstacles and hurdles, Easy to learn, hard to master gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack 500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 1000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 5000 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Offer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 10000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Discounted Medium Bundle | $10.49 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 25000 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |


### Pin the Hex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-the-hex/id6798564842)

Test your color perception and memory with daily challenges and live multiplayer matches. Guess colors, decode hex codes, or identify team and brand palettes. Compete on leaderboards and build your streak.

**Highlights:** Daily shared color challenge, Nine solo and multiplayer modes, Live PVP matches, Color decoding and brand recognition, Leaderboards and personal bests, Shareable score cards

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzle Block Jam free?

Puzzle Block Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pin the Hex free?

Pin the Hex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Puzzle Block Jam or Pin the Hex?

Puzzle Block Jam and Pin the Hex are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Puzzle Block Jam or Pin the Hex have ads?

Both Puzzle Block Jam and Pin the Hex show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzle Block Jam or Pin the Hex?

Puzzle Block Jam ships an update fortnightly, and Pin the Hex every 2 days. Most recently, Puzzle Block Jam was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pin the Hex on October 31, 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.*