Comparison

Hexiled vs Stiction

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

Stiction

A fiendishly clever puzzle game designed to be incredibly addictive. Experience a unique challenge that will keep you engaged for hours. Available for a limited time at a special launch price.

Highlights
  • Fiendishly clever puzzles
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Simple mechanics
  • Challenging levels
  • Limited-time launch price
Features
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The best game you've never played. A fiendishly clever puzzle game you won't be able to put down. Trust us. Launch price for a limited time.

Screenshots

Hexiled4 screens
Stiction4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stiction at Free against Hexiled's $3.99. Stiction also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Hexiled's advantage is chart position (#14 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). On 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexiled ships an update every 3 months, Stiction monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Hexiled versus Stiction: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexiledStiction
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (416 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings416 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#14 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB2 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTriplezeroDuncan Campbell

Customer experience

Hexiled

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

Stiction

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hexiled

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$1.99
1 purchases

Stiction

One-time1
  • Full Game$2.99

Questions

Is Hexiled free?
Hexiled costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Stiction free?
Stiction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hexiled or Stiction have ads?
Neither Hexiled nor Stiction shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexiled or Stiction?
Hexiled ships an update every 3 months, and Stiction monthly. Most recently, Hexiled was updated on October 22, 2026 and Stiction on October 8, 2026.

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