# Hexiled vs Squell

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squell at none against Hexiled's 1. Squell also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). Hexiled's advantage is ratings volume (414 vs 26) and chart position (#26 vs #147). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Hexiled costs $3.99 and Squell $0.99 up front. Hexiled sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Squell asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hexiled against 4.8 for Squell. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexiled has 414 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Hexiled's written reviews are positive against 100% of Squell's.

Hexiled ships an update monthly, Squell every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hexiled | Squell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (414 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexiled/id881274996/reviews) | **[4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squell/id6448856591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **414** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #147 |
| Size | 74 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Triplezero](https://appshunter.io/developer/881274999) | [Compassionate Robot Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665027379) |

## What reviewers say

### Hexiled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexiled/id881274996)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything | $1.99 | one-time |


### Squell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squell/id6448856591)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

A casual spelling game combining vocabulary challenges with spatial reasoning. Rearrange letter grids to form words, with move count impacting score. Enjoy offline play and save progress to return anytime.

**Highlights:** Spatial reasoning word puzzles, Move-based scoring system, Save progress and resume anytime, Offline gameplay, Addictive and engaging gameplay, Simple, clean design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 👶 Engaging for all ages
- 🧠 Challenges mental abilities
- 👌 Simple and clean design
- 🎯 Provides feedback and rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏰ Lack of leaderboard feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hexiled free?

Hexiled costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Squell free?

Squell costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hexiled or Squell?

Squell is rated higher. Hexiled averages 4.7 out of 5 from 414 ratings, while Squell averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do Hexiled or Squell have ads?

Neither Hexiled nor Squell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hexiled or Squell?

Hexiled ships an update monthly, and Squell every 8 days. Most recently, Hexiled was updated on September 26, 2026 and Squell on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hexiled or Squell?

Hexiled currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Squell at #147. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*