# Hex Jewels™ vs Bibliofix

The clearest difference is rating: Hex Jewels™ at 4.8 against Bibliofix's 4.2. Hex Jewels™ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (404 vs 9). Bibliofix's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bibliofix sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hex Jewels™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hex Jewels™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hex Jewels™ has 404 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of Hex Jewels™'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Bibliofix's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hex Jewels™ ships an update every 5 months, Bibliofix fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hex Jewels™ | Bibliofix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (404 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-jewels/id908463295/reviews)** | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibliofix/id1581863510/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **404** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 94.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boy Howdy Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/293910537) | [Maribou Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/371097622) |

## What reviewers say

### Hex Jewels™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-jewels/id908463295)

This is a free puzzle game where you group five or more identical jewels to clear them from the board. Plan your moves carefully as new jewels grow after each turn. Clear the target number of jewels before the board fills to win.

**Highlights:** Group five or more identical jewels, Clear target number of jewels, Endless levels, No timer for relaxed play, High score leaderboards, Automatic progress saving

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 No time pressure or stress-inducing timers
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing graphics
- 🧠 Excellent brain workout and mental challenge
- 🎮 Easy to pick up and play in short sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game resets to level 1 after inactivity
- 💣 Excessive bomb generation at higher levels
- 😤 Extreme difficulty spike at levels 80-90
- 😞 Frustrating difficulty progression becomes stressful
- 🔊 No in-app sound toggle option

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saved after closing app or inactivity
- Game resets to level 1 unexpectedly
- Point counter fails to credit valid moves
- Bombs trigger too frequently at high levels

**Requested features**

- Sound toggle within app settings
- Hint button for stuck players
- Back button for undoing moves
- Achievement milestones and progression badges
- Ability to clear entire board


### Bibliofix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibliofix/id1581863510)

Guess book titles by filling in missing words from famous literary excerpts. This word puzzle game challenges players to restore text and identify the book and author. It's a unique experience for book lovers and word game fans.

**Highlights:** Fill in missing words from book excerpts, Guess book titles and authors, Multiple languages supported, Variety of famous stories, Thousands of words to guess, Proceed at your own pace

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hex Jewels™ free?

Hex Jewels™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bibliofix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hex Jewels™ or Bibliofix?

Hex Jewels™ is rated higher. Hex Jewels™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 404 ratings, while Bibliofix averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do Hex Jewels™ or Bibliofix have ads?

Hex Jewels™ shows ads; Bibliofix does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hex Jewels™ or Bibliofix?

Hex Jewels™ ships an update every 5 months, and Bibliofix fortnightly. Most recently, Hex Jewels™ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bibliofix on November 3, 2026.

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