# Pattern Fun vs Hexa Search

Pattern Fun and Hexa Search both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Pattern Fun's written reviews are positive against 58% of Hexa Search's. Pattern Fun also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Hexa Search's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 47 months) and ratings volume (577 vs 6). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hexa Search sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Pattern Fun asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pattern Fun against 4.9 for Hexa Search. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexa Search has 577 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Pattern Fun's written reviews are positive against 58% of Hexa Search's.

Pattern Fun ships an update every 47 months, Hexa Search every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pattern Fun | Hexa Search |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-fun/id907313065/reviews) | **[4.9 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-search-word-puzzle/id6480311045/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **577** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 47 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Brain](https://appshunter.io/developer/583736033) | [Pine Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729780092) |

## What reviewers say

### Pattern Fun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-fun/id907313065)

Unscramble colorful repeating patterns with multiple engaging puzzle variations. Challenge yourself with timed modes or enjoy a relaxed experience. Import your own patterns for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Multiple puzzle variations (block, slide, rotation, stretch), Adjustable difficulty levels, Import custom patterns, Timed and relaxed game modes, Best times and statistics tracking, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hexa Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-search-word-puzzle/id6480311045)

This word puzzle game offers a unique hexagon letter grid for connecting letters in six directions. Solve hundreds of intriguing puzzles, enhance your vocabulary, and sharpen your mind with daily challenges and diverse gameplay modes.

**Highlights:** Unique hexagon letter grid, Connect letters in six directions, Daily challenges, Multiple gameplay modes (Star Hunt, Quote, Twister, Trivia), Offline play, Vocabulary enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Giant Coin Package | $54.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Epic Coin Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun, educational, and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Useful word highlighting feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lack of new level updates
- 🕰️ Overly long animations after each level

**Reported bugs**

- Misspellings in the game
- Game halted at level 201

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Faster level progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pattern Fun free?

Pattern Fun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hexa Search free?

Hexa Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pattern Fun or Hexa Search?

Hexa Search is rated higher. Pattern Fun averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Hexa Search averages 4.9 from 577 ratings.

### Do Pattern Fun or Hexa Search have ads?

Hexa Search shows ads; Pattern Fun does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pattern Fun or Hexa Search?

Pattern Fun ships an update every 47 months, and Hexa Search every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pattern Fun was updated on October 6, 2026 and Hexa Search on October 20, 2026.

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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.*