Comparison

Joining Hands 2 vs HexiPop

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

Head to head
About

Joining Hands 2

This charming puzzle game sequel challenges players to strategically arrange adorable characters so they can all hold hands. With over 140 levels and a forgiving hint system, it offers a relaxing yet engaging experience for all ages.

Highlights
  • Over 140 levels
  • Drag and drop gameplay
  • Multiple Peablin types
  • Unlimited hint system
  • No time limits or pressure
  • Family cooperative play
  • Cute graphics and soundtrack
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A charming sequel to the handtastic puzzle game hit Joining Hands! REVIEWS "There’s a gentle warmth in every moment, in the sweet character and audio design, in the thematic concept of holding hands, and especially in the very forgiving hint system." Cult of Mac 4/5 "Perfect for the person who enjoys puzzlers that challenge you to think, but are easy to put down at a moment's notice." TUAW DESCRIPTION On a starry night, the adorable little Peablins are woken up by a blazing ball of fire crashing into the far corner of Whispering Woods. What could it be? Join the Peablins, solve cuddly puzzles and find out! Joining Hands 2 is intuitive and easy to play; drag and drop the Peablins so that everyone is holding hands. The level of challenge increases as the Peablins get more hands and new types of Peablins are introduced. Try to collect all the stars from each level too! The original Joining Hands is featured in the book ”iPad Apps for Kids for Dummies” as an excellent family friendly title! Features - More than 140 fun and challenging levels - Eight kinds of adorable Peablin characters - Unlimited hint system: Never get stuck - Fun for all ages: No violence, no time limits, no pressure - Great for child and parent cooperative puzzling - Cute graphics and joyful soundtrack - Ten Game Center achievements

About

HexiPop

Features
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Hexi Pop is a hex-grid puzzle game built for quick sessions and long streaks. Drag pieces from your tray onto a hexagonal board. Fill a full row or diagonal and it pops, clearing space for what comes next. The board fills fast — plan your placements, chain your clears, and keep going as long as you can. When nothing in your tray fits anywhere, the round is over. — Clean, distraction-free hex board — Drag-and-drop or tap-to-place piece controls — Built-in tutorial for your first round — Track your rounds and stats over time — 100% offline — nothing ever leaves your device — No ads, no accounts, no in-app purchases Hexi Pop is made for iPhone, designed to feel fast and fit in your pocket for a minute or an hour.

Screenshots

Joining Hands 24 screens
HexiPop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Joining Hands 2 at none against HexiPop's shown. Joining Hands 2 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). HexiPop's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Joining Hands 2 costs $2.99 and HexiPop $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Joining Hands 2 ships an update every 26 months, HexiPop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Joining Hands 2 versus HexiPop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoining Hands 2HexiPop
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.4 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer10tons LtdIoannis Pinakoulakis

In-app purchases

None

Joining Hands 2

No in-app purchases

None

HexiPop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Joining Hands 2 free?
Joining Hands 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HexiPop free?
HexiPop costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Joining Hands 2 or HexiPop have ads?
HexiPop shows ads; Joining Hands 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Joining Hands 2 or HexiPop?
Joining Hands 2 ships an update every 26 months, and HexiPop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Joining Hands 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and HexiPop on November 6, 2026.

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