Puzzledrome vs Hexologic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Puzzledrome
This game challenges your mind with unique palindrome puzzles. Swipe tiles to create symmetry in rows and columns, testing your logic and speed. Offers various modes for different playstyles.
- Create palindromic rows and columns
- 303 challenging puzzles
- Arcade Mode with timer
- Free Play Mode
- Special tiles for added difficulty
- GameCenter Leaderboards
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"Puzzledrome, the infuriating and brilliant puzzler... If you're a perfectionist this game is absolutely for you, and will no doubt drive you mad in your quest for order." - PocketGamer "definitely one of the most unique “slide and match” puzzle games currently on the digital marketplace. It’s as cool as a Taco Cat" - Gamezebo "Swipe tiles and create glorious symmetry in this inventive visual puzzler." - AppSpy Featured in App Store's "Best New Games" and "What We're Playing" Make every row and column a palindrome in as few moves as possible! Challenge your mind with a game that takes thought, agility, and creative thinking to solve unique palindrome puzzles. Swap the tiles until all of the rows and columns are palindromes, in as few moves as possible. Inspired by symmetry, Sudoku and matching games, Puzzledrome takes tiled based puzzling to the next level! What’s left is right, what’s up is down… * Work your way through 303 challenging puzzles * Race against the clock in Arcade Mode * Play at your own speed in Free Play Mode * Special Tiles add difficulty as you progress * GameCenter Leaderboards palindrome (palin drōm) noun. 1.a word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backward as forward, e.g., madam, racecar, tacocat, or 2002. Puzzledrome provides the perfect balance of brain teasing challenge and easy to learn puzzling for a captivating game experience you'll want to enjoy again and again. Swipe tiles around until everything lines up just right and you see a perfect palindrome where the tile sequence is the same left to right and up and down. Starting off with a single row of colorful icons, the game teaches you as you go and encourages creativity as you swipe tiles right and left, putting everything in its place. Getting progressively harder, Puzzledrome introduces unique challenges like the shape shifter, stone, and danger tiles that add difficulty to the game.
Hexologic
This logic puzzle game reinvents Sudoku with hexagonal grids. Solve over 90 challenging levels across six unique game worlds, enjoying a relaxing atmosphere and atmospheric soundtrack.
- Hexagonal grid puzzles
- Over 90 levels
- 6 unique game worlds
- Relaxing atmosphere
- Atmospheric soundtrack
- Easy to learn gameplay
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Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Hexologic. Solve challenging yet rewarding puzzles, listen to relaxing music, dive deep into the game’s atmosphere and fall in love with Sudoku again! Hexologic is an easy to learn and highly addictive logic puzzle game. Based on hexagonal grids, Hexologic reinvents the rules of Sudoku. Combining the dots and the hexagons will be a rewarding experience for both puzzle game veterans and newcomers alike. Simple gameplay mechanics adorned with beautiful graphic design, relaxing music and challenging yet conquerable puzzles will guarantee many hours of fun for gamers of all ages. IN HEXOLOGIC YOU’LL FIND: • Relaxation, putting your mind at ease in the immersive atmosphere • 6 completely different game worlds, each with unique gameplay mechanics • Over 90 levels designed down to the smallest details • Well-balanced puzzles • Atmospheric soundtrack accentuating the game’s ambience Jump into the world of Hexologic and prove you are the true master of the hexes!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hexologic at 4.7 against Puzzledrome's 4.1. Hexologic also leads on ratings volume (996 vs 15) and review sentiment (81% vs 67%). Puzzledrome's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Puzzledrome costs $1.99 and Hexologic $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hexologic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexologic has 996 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Puzzledrome's written reviews are positive against 81% of Hexologic's.
Puzzledrome ships an update every 6 weeks, Hexologic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Puzzledrome | Hexologic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (15 ratings) | 4.7 (996 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 81.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 996 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Asinine Games Inc | MYTHICOWL SP Z O O |
Customer experience
Puzzledrome
Hexologic
Bugs and requests
Puzzledrome
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hexologic
Reported bugs
3 issues- Level 73 not completing
- Achievements not working
- Progress lost after update
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content
- Procedurally generated levels
- Ability to mark/note possible answers
- Separate volume controls for music and effects
In-app purchases
Puzzledrome
No in-app purchases
Hexologic
No in-app purchases
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