Comparison

Hexiled vs One Syllable

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
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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

One Syllable

A cooperative word guessing game where teams try to identify single-syllable words. It requires no internet connection, data sharing, or advertisements, offering a pure, standalone gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Team-based gameplay
  • Single-syllable word guessing
  • No ads
  • Offline play
  • No data sharing
  • Standalone app
Features
Currently charting
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Guess one syllable words as a team! There are no ads, no network connection, no data sharing! This app is completely stand alone!

Screenshots

Hexiled4 screens
One Syllable3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hexiled at 417 against One Syllable's 1. Hexiled also leads on chart position (#7 vs #199). One Syllable's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 One Syllable $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

One Syllable holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexiled has 417 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexiled ships an update every 3 months, One Syllable every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Hexiled versus One Syllable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexiledOne Syllable
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (417 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings417 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#7 — better#199
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTriplezeroMatthew Wollerman

Customer experience

Hexiled

All ratings417 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative3.1%

One Syllable

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hexiled

No in-app purchases

None

One Syllable

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hexiled free?
Hexiled costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is One Syllable free?
One Syllable costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hexiled or One Syllable?
One Syllable is rated higher. Hexiled averages 4.7 out of 5 from 417 ratings, while One Syllable averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hexiled or One Syllable have ads?
Neither Hexiled nor One Syllable shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexiled or One Syllable?
Hexiled ships an update every 3 months, and One Syllable every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hexiled was updated on November 1, 2026 and One Syllable on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Hexiled or One Syllable?
Hexiled currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and One Syllable at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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