Comparison

Hexa Sort vs StackHive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hexa Sort

Features
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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!

About

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 — 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 — 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 — each taught with its own quick intro. • Bonus cells that pay DOUBLE when you clear on them. MODES FOR EVERY MOOD • Campaign — climb the levels and earn up to three stars each. • Daily Challenge — one shared board for everyone, every day. Keep your streak alive! • Endless Hive — 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.

Screenshots

Hexa Sort4 screens
StackHive4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexa Sort ships an update monthly, StackHive every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Hexa Sort versus StackHive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexa SortStackHive
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnastassiya ShugaleyRayan Ahmad

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Hexa Sort

One-time7
  • 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
3 purchases

StackHive

One-time3
  • Hexagon Puzzle Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Hexa Stack Booster Pack$6.99

Questions

Is Hexa Sort free?
Hexa Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StackHive free?
StackHive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hexa Sort or StackHive have ads?
Both Hexa Sort and StackHive show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexa Sort or StackHive?
Hexa Sort ships an update monthly, and StackHive every 5 days. Most recently, Hexa Sort was updated on September 26, 2026 and StackHive on September 26, 2026.

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