Comparison

Hexiled vs Antitype

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

Head to head
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

Antitype

This word puzzle game challenges players to decipher pairs of opposite words by changing letters based on a clue and alphabet knowledge. It offers hundreds of levels with varying difficulty and special packs, featuring a clean, minimalist design and quick gameplay.

Highlights
  • Decipher opposite words
  • Change opposing letters
  • Hundreds of free levels
  • Synonym & Homophone packs
  • Antonym X level pack
  • Hints for challenging levels
  • Cross-device progress sync
Features
Currently charting
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“Antitype’s clever design shines bright, delivering a tricky word puzzler in a minimalist package” — PocketGamer “A word game that stands out from the crowded marketplace” — AppAdvice “A double-whammy word puzzler… a devious combo!” — TouchArcade “Simple but beautiful… absorbing… addicting.” — MacStories “Streamlined style and elegantly crafted puzzles” — Gamezebo Antitype is a game all about opposites. With a clue and your knowledge of the alphabet, you'll change opposing letters to decipher each pair of opposite words. - 400 free levels range from simple to extremely difficult - Synonym & Homophone level packs with 400 additional levels - 100 ultra-challenging antonym levels in the new Antonyms X level pack - Save by purchasing level pack bundles or unlock the game with the Unlimited Pass! - Plan your moves wisely - every level can be solved! - Hints provide you ability to get a head start on challenging levels - Each level is uniquely shuffled so every attempt has its own solution - Sync progress across all your iOS devices - Beautifully-clean, colorful aesthetic - Minimalist in style, yet full of complexity - Quick gameplay - play for a minute, an hour or more!

Screenshots

Hexiled4 screens
Antitype4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hexiled at 90% against Antitype's 51%. Hexiled also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Antitype's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.5 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

Hexiled costs $3.99 and Antitype $3.99 up front. Hexiled sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Antitype sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hexiled holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 416 and 963 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Hexiled's written reviews are positive against 51% of Antitype's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexiled ships an update every 3 months, Antitype every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Hexiled versus Antitype: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexiledAntitype
Price$3.99$3.99
Rating4.7 (416 ratings) — better4.4 (963 ratings)
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews — better50.5% of reviews
Number of ratings416963 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#42#21 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB41 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTriplezeroBorderLeap

Customer experience

Hexiled

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

Antitype

All ratings963 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral14.0%
Negative35.5%

Bugs and requests

Hexiled

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Antitype

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or stops working after ads
  • Inconsistent behavior when tapping letters
  • Levels not loading properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to remove ads for a one-time fee
  • More content/levels to extend gameplay
  • Improved clues and instructions
  • Ability to save progress and resume later

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hexiled

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$1.99
10 purchases

Antitype

One-time10
  • Small Pack Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Synonyms 2$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Synonyms 1$1.99
  • Homophones 1$1.99
  • Homophones 4$1.99
  • Antonym X$2.99
  • Synonyms Bundle$4.99
  • Homophones Bundle$4.99
  • Unlimited Pass$12.99

Questions

Is Hexiled free?
Hexiled costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Antitype free?
Antitype costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hexiled or Antitype?
Hexiled is rated higher. Hexiled averages 4.7 out of 5 from 416 ratings, while Antitype averages 4.4 from 963 ratings.
Do Hexiled or Antitype have ads?
Neither Hexiled nor Antitype shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexiled or Antitype?
Hexiled ships an update every 3 months, and Antitype every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hexiled was updated on October 17, 2026 and Antitype on October 17, 2026.
Which is more popular, Hexiled or Antitype?
Hexiled currently peaks at #42 in the App Store charts, and Antitype at #21. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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