Comparison

Hexiled vs Waggle Words

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

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About

Hexiled

This is an addictive and challenging word game with multiple modes to suit different play styles. Test your vocabulary, learn new words, and compete with friends or your own scores across 12 languages.

Highlights
  • Multiple game modes (Escape, Explore, Survive, Discover)
  • Vocabulary testing and word learning
  • Multiplayer challenges
  • 12 language options
  • Detailed post-game statistics
  • Original soundtrack
Features
Currently charting
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• #1 word game in 32 countries • Played over 10 million times • Four game modes, from frantic 30-second games to relaxed, untimed play • 12 languages, each with its own full dictionary Hexiled is an original word game played on a hexagon grid. Trace words through neighboring tiles: each word must touch an empty space on the board and be at least as long as the number shown on its tiles. The tutorial gets you started in a minute. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY • ESCAPE - timing adapts to how well you play, so it's a frantic challenge at any level. A game takes a couple of minutes, or 15-30 seconds if you're really good. • SURVIVE - every word earns you more time. A test of quick thinking, vocabulary and endurance that fits a 1-5 minute break. • EXPLORE - no time limit. Relax and rack up a high score, or hunt for the longest words. • DISCOVER - reach the edge of the board in as few words as possible. It gets harder as you get better. PLAY IN 12 LANGUAGES English, Français, Deutsch, Nederlands, Español, Português, Italiano, Svenska, Norsk, Dansk, Русский, Ελληνικά Switch language any time. It's a great way to build vocabulary in a language you're learning. ALSO INCLUDES • Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Detailed post-game stats and all-time records • Color themes • A killer original soundtrack • Play offline, no account needed • iPhone, iPad and Mac Hexiled is free to play with ads. A one-time purchase removes ads and adds your Best Words list. WHAT PLAYERS SAY "The best word game I have ever played" - sboyce_tw "One of the best games on the App Store - great word based game" - tcfairfax "A very satisfying hexagonal word search maze-like. Highly recommend!" - BookishMatt "This game is so amazing! I'm addicted to it" - jotap_rios "Spellbinding new wordplay app" - Evaluapp

About

Waggle Words

This word puzzle game challenges players to connect letters within a beehive to form words, clear the board, and achieve high scores through strategic chains and combos. Utilize power-ups to manipulate letters and discover new words. It offers multiple game modes, including an AR experience for compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Strategic word chaining
  • Power-up letter manipulation
  • Augmented Reality mode
  • Multiple game modes (Casual, Speed, Daily)
  • Unlimited levels with unique hives
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • iCloud sync
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Waggle Words is a strategic word search puzzle game set inside a buzzing beehive. Flying letters, swarming tiles, and word chains create an energetic and endlessly replayable experience. Connect letters to form words, clear the board, and multiply your score with powerful chains and combos. Use power-ups to move and transform letters, discover new words, and keep the hive alive. With three distinct game modes plus an Augmented Reality (AR) experience for supported devices, every round brings a fresh challenge. FEATURES - Expanded Dictionary: Over 172,800 recognized English words. - Augmented Reality Mode: For devices with A9 chips (or newer) running iOS 12+ that support ARKit. - Standard Play Mode: Compatible with all devices running iOS 12 or later. - Unlimited Levels: Explore 400 unique hives with limitless letter combinations. - Casual Game: Play at your own pace—each puzzle is unique. - Speed Game: How many words can you create in 90 seconds? - Daily Game: A new downloadable challenge every day. - Game Center: Climb global leaderboards and compare scores. - iCloud Sync: Track progress and stats across your devices.

Screenshots

Hexiled4 screens
Waggle Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Waggle Words at none against Hexiled's 1. Waggle Words also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hexiled's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 58%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Hexiled costs $3.99 and Waggle Words $3.99 up front. Hexiled sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Waggle Words asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hexiled holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexiled has 416 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Hexiled's written reviews are positive against 58% of Waggle Words's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Hexiled versus Waggle Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexiledWaggle Words
Price$3.99$3.99
Rating4.7 (416 ratings) — better4.3 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews — better57.7% of reviews
Number of ratings416 — better48
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#54 — better#108
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB174 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTriplezeroVermont Digital Arts LLC

Customer experience

Hexiled

All ratings416 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative3.1%

Waggle Words

All ratings48 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive57.7%
Neutral15.4%
Negative26.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hexiled

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$1.99
None

Waggle Words

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hexiled free?
Hexiled costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Waggle Words free?
Waggle Words costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hexiled or Waggle Words?
Hexiled is rated higher. Hexiled averages 4.7 out of 5 from 416 ratings, while Waggle Words averages 4.3 from 48 ratings.
Do Hexiled or Waggle Words have ads?
Neither Hexiled nor Waggle Words shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexiled or Waggle Words?
Hexiled ships an update every 3 months, and Waggle Words every 3 months. Most recently, Hexiled was updated on October 17, 2026 and Waggle Words on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, Hexiled or Waggle Words?
Hexiled currently peaks at #54 in the App Store charts, and Waggle Words at #108. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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