Comparison

GlowGrid vs Orixo Hex

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

Head to head
About

GlowGrid

A captivating retro puzzle game with strategic depth and a dreamy 80s synth soundtrack. Place shapes, match colors to clear tiles, and fill a power bar to advance. Unlock new elements as you progress through increasingly challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Strategic tile placement
  • Color matching gameplay
  • Neon retro pixel graphics
  • 80s synth soundtrack
  • Multiple game modes
  • Unlockable power-ups
Features
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Glow Grid is a hypnotic, retro puzzle game • Deep, open-ended, strategic gameplay • Gorgeous neon retro pixel graphics • A relaxing, dreamy 80's synth soundtrack • Multiple game modes Place an endless series of shapes on the glowing, neon grid. Match groups of four or more tiles of similar colors to remove them, opening up space for further play. Fill up the power bar to clear each level. Match bigger groups, or combos of multiple groups at once, to get huge scores! As you progress through the levels you'll have to think more and more carefully to avoid running out of space. But you'll also unlock new tiles, power-ups and bonus pieces to help you master the Glow Grid! Play for free; remove ads via a single in-app purchase. Find us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/zutgames Find us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/zutgames

About

Orixo Hex

Fill hexagonal cells by performing actions in the correct sequence. This challenging yet relaxing puzzle game offers hundreds of handcrafted levels with immersive visuals and meditative soundtracks. It's designed to improve focus and creativity.

Highlights
  • Fill hexagonal cells
  • Hundreds of hand-crafted levels
  • 9 themed level packs
  • Relaxing soundtracks
  • Immersive visuals
  • Cloud saving and achievements
Features
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Orixo Hex is here! If you like Orixo, you'll love Orixo Hex! Similar to its predecessor, the goal is to fill all the empty hexagonal cells with the correct order of actions. As simple as it may seem, it can get quite challenging. Discover an immersive puzzling experience through hundreds of hand-crafted levels and enjoy the relaxing soundtracks that accompany you in your journey. Features - 200 hand-crafted levels - 9 uniquely themed level packs - 3 relaxing and meditative soundtracks - Beautiful and immersive visuals - Improves your focus and creativity - Cloud saving and achievements Enjoy!

Screenshots

GlowGrid4 screens
Orixo Hex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GlowGrid at none against Orixo Hex's shown. GlowGrid also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Orixo Hex's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (405 vs 68). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and 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

Both are free to download. GlowGrid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Orixo Hex sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Orixo Hex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orixo Hex has 405 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of GlowGrid's written reviews are positive against 90% of Orixo Hex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlowGrid ships an update every 2 months, Orixo Hex every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GlowGrid versus Orixo Hex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlowGridOrixo Hex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (68 ratings)4.8 (405 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews90.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings68405 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZut Games LtdLogisk Studio Inc.

Customer experience

GlowGrid

All ratings68 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative10.7%

Orixo Hex

All ratings405 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.8%

Bugs and requests

GlowGrid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Orixo Hex

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes immediately on launch
  • Ad close button not functioning properly
  • Back button limited to two uses before forcing restart
  • Hints lost when restarting a puzzle level

Requested features

3 requests
  • Additional level packs (X through XX and beyond)
  • More levels and content to extend gameplay
  • Sound/audio options for the game

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GlowGrid

One-time1
  • GlowGrid (Full Game)$1.99
4 purchases

Orixo Hex

One-time4
  • Unlimited Hints$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.49
  • Unlock All Level Packs$2.49
Show 1 more
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is GlowGrid free?
GlowGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orixo Hex free?
Orixo Hex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GlowGrid or Orixo Hex?
Orixo Hex is rated higher. GlowGrid averages 4.6 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Orixo Hex averages 4.8 from 405 ratings.
Do GlowGrid or Orixo Hex have ads?
Orixo Hex shows ads; GlowGrid does not.
Which is updated more often, GlowGrid or Orixo Hex?
GlowGrid ships an update every 2 months, and Orixo Hex every 4 months. Most recently, GlowGrid was updated on August 21, 2026 and Orixo Hex on September 18, 2026.

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