# 99 Challenges! vs Hexoboy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hexoboy at 91% against 99 Challenges!'s 42%. Hexoboy also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9). 99 Challenges!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 99 Challenges! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hexoboy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hexoboy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of 99 Challenges!'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Hexoboy's.

99 Challenges! ships an update every 3 weeks, Hexoboy every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 99 Challenges! | Hexoboy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/99-challenges/id850950759/reviews) | **[4.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexoboy-2d-puzzle-platformer/id1580575379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Topebox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386799933) | [Oleksandr Mykhailov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036995762) |

## What reviewers say

### 99 Challenges!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/99-challenges/id850950759)

Experience a highly reflexive runner game with 99 impossible challenges. Test your reflexes and set new records with modern retro graphics and simple controls. This game is designed to be incredibly addictive.

**Highlights:** 99 Impossible Challenges, High quality modern retro graphics, Simple controls with level twists, Game Center integration, Insanely addictive gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging but not impossible
- 😊 Enjoyable music and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💸 Intrusive and poorly placed ads
- 😡 Extremely difficult later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes during loading
- Levels not loading properly or resetting
- Inconsistent touch controls and jump mechanics

**Requested features**

- Ability to unlock new characters or skins
- Option to disable ads for a fee
- Improved level progression and difficulty curve


### Hexoboy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexoboy-2d-puzzle-platformer/id1580575379)

Embark on a brain-teasing adventure in a minimalistic 2D world. Solve clever logic puzzles and overcome charming challenges with simple controls. Enjoy relaxing platforming and explore vibrant hexagonal landscapes.

**Highlights:** Unique puzzle platformer blend, Simple move and jump controls, Dozens of hand-crafted levels, Minimalistic 2D visuals, Offline play supported, Classic 8-bit inspired music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yellow world | $0.99 | one-time |
| Olive world | $0.99 | one-time |
| Peach world | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium coin pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diable ads + coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big coin pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super VIP | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 99 Challenges! free?

99 Challenges! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hexoboy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 99 Challenges! or Hexoboy?

Hexoboy is rated higher. 99 Challenges! averages 3.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Hexoboy averages 4.6 from 47 ratings.

### Do 99 Challenges! or Hexoboy have ads?

Hexoboy shows ads; 99 Challenges! does not.

### Which is updated more often, 99 Challenges! or Hexoboy?

99 Challenges! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hexoboy every 6 months. Most recently, 99 Challenges! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hexoboy on October 27, 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.*