# Fixum vs hocus GO

The clearest difference is rating: hocus GO at 4.6 against Fixum's 4.1. hocus GO also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (416 vs 36). Fixum's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 44%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fixum sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and hocus GO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

hocus GO holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: hocus GO has 416 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Fixum's written reviews are positive against 44% of hocus GO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fixum ships an update every 3 weeks, hocus GO every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fixum | hocus GO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fixum/id829487130/reviews) | **[4.6 (416 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hocus-go/id6747082481/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **416** |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 43.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Porter](https://appshunter.io/developer/510269440) | [GAMEBRAIN YAZILIM TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822763537) |

## What reviewers say

### Fixum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fixum/id829487130)

This addictive puzzle game challenges you to switch and spin patterned tiles to match a solution design. Explore over 1600 unique levels across 28 episodes, with daily challenges and multiplayer duels. Improve your cognitive skills while enjoying a constantly expanding puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Switch and spin patterned tiles, Match solution designs, 28 episodes with 1600+ levels, Daily challenges with rewards, Online multiplayer duels, Improve cognitive skills

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| set of 10 Timeout Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 10 Extra Moves Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 10 No-Color Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 10 No-Spin Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 10 Mismatch Second Chance Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 10 Lights-On Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 2 Level Skip boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| booster to Permanently Cancel All Timers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Lives Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bulk Purchase of Selected Boosters | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 🎨 Great visuals
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Restrictive time limits
- 🤯 Frustrating controls
- 🤖 Unresponsive developers

**Reported bugs**

- Spotlight mode not working
- Levels not loading properly
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incorrect tile rotation

**Requested features**

- Undo/replay option
- Improved matchmaking for Duel mode
- More frequent level updates
- Syncing across devices
- Option to disable ads


### hocus GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hocus-go/id6747082481)

Design and build your own unique mazes with this app. Once created, watch as the app generates a solution for your custom puzzle.

**Highlights:** Build custom mazes, Drag and create mazes, Watch maze solutions, New gameplay available

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Calming game
- 💡 Challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Ads too frequent
- 🐛 Pieces overlap on the bottom
- 🐛 Game doesn't register solution until entire maze is reassembled

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces overlap on the bottom
- Game doesn't register solution until entire maze is reassembled

**Requested features**

- Level replaying
- Cosmetics/skins to use stars on


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fixum free?

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

### Is hocus GO free?

hocus GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fixum or hocus GO?

hocus GO is rated higher. Fixum averages 4.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while hocus GO averages 4.6 from 416 ratings.

### Do Fixum or hocus GO have ads?

hocus GO shows ads; Fixum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fixum or hocus GO?

Fixum ships an update every 3 weeks, and hocus GO every 3 days. Most recently, Fixum was updated on September 30, 2026 and hocus GO on September 30, 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.*