Hexa Sort vs StackHive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Hexa Sort
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Stacko is a satisfying hexa sort puzzle. Drag stacks of glossy hex chips onto the board, watch matching colors flow together chip by chip, and pop a stack of 10 with a burst of confetti. Pure ASMR sorting. WHY STACKO - Fair by design - the color feed watches your board, so you are never dealt an unwinnable fill. - Stuck? The Mix is FREE. No ad wall to keep playing, retry is always free too. - Respectful ads - quick, optional, never mid-move. HOW TO PLAY - Drag a chip stack from the tray to any empty cell. - Neighboring stacks with the same top color merge automatically. - Collect 10 chips of one color on a stack to POP it. - Pop the goal number of stacks to clear the level. FEATURES - Hundreds of levels with rotating board shapes. - Chip-by-chip cascade animations with rising pop sounds and haptics. - Undo, +1 Cell and Mix boosters - earn them or grab them with coins. - Unlockable chip palettes, daily rewards and streaks. - Play offline, anywhere. Progress is always saved. Stack. Sort. POP!
StackHive
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StackHive is a cosy-but-clever puzzle about stacking colored tiles on a honeycomb board. Drop a stack, line up matching colors, and watch runs pop in a shower of particles. Easy to learn in one move ā hard to put down. WHY YOU'LL GET HOOKED ⢠One-thumb play: drag a stack onto the hive, that's it. ⢠Only the TOP color merges ā flip and rotate pieces to plan the perfect chain. ⢠Chain clears together for escalating combos and screen-shaking payoffs. FRESH CHALLENGES, ALWAYS ⢠Dozens of levels that steadily introduce new twists. ⢠Special pieces: rainbow tiles that match anything, and bombs to blast a jam open. ⢠Board hazards to outsmart: honey-locked cells, junk tiles, creeping spread, and nectar goals ā each taught with its own quick intro. ⢠Bonus cells that pay DOUBLE when you clear on them. MODES FOR EVERY MOOD ⢠Campaign ā climb the levels and earn up to three stars each. ⢠Daily Challenge ā one shared board for everyone, every day. Keep your streak alive! ⢠Endless Hive ā no targets, just how far can you go? MAKE IT YOURS ⢠Unlock tile palettes and board themes with the coins you earn. ⢠Game Center leaderboards for endless high score, furthest level, and best streak. PLAYS YOUR WAY ⢠Fully playable offline. ⢠Reduce Motion, sound, music and haptic options. ⢠Free to play, with optional ad removal and coin packs. Download StackHive and start clearing the comb.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: StackHive at every 5 days against Hexa Sort's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Hexa Sort sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and StackHive sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hexa Sort ships an update monthly, StackHive every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Hexa Sort | StackHive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days ā better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anastassiya Shugaley | Rayan Ahmad |
In-app purchases
Hexa Sort
- 1,000 Coins$0.99
- Starter Pack$1.99
- Special Offer$1.99
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- Remove Ads$2.99
- 5,500 Coins$3.99
- 12,000 Coins$7.99
- Mega Pack$9.99
StackHive
- Hexagon Puzzle Coins$1.99
- Remove Ads$4.99
- Hexa Stack Booster Pack$6.99
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