Comparison

Beatnik vs Hexoboy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Beatnik

Guide a character as they fall through an icy environment, dodging obstacles. Test your reflexes and see how long you can survive this challenging and addictive game.

Highlights
  • Endless falling gameplay
  • Dodge icy obstacles
  • Challenging and addictive
  • Simple controls
  • Artsy design
Features
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Make the dude fall and dodge the icy obstacles. How long can you last out? Check our reviews: 'Loved it, great game. Challenging. Addictive. Well designed. Artsy.' 'It's a GREAT game. Awesome! And it's really hard, when you try, it gets you SO dizzy...' 'Simple, straight forward. Addictive! Keep falling!' 'Awesome! I play it after school everyday to get higher up and im gonna ask my friends to play.' 'This game will make you crazy. It's so hard, but so much fun!' 'Excellent Game! Just got to play it on my Tita's iPad Mini a while ago. And got immediately hooked to the game!'

About

Hexoboy

Embark on a brain-teasing adventure in a minimalistic 2D world. Solve clever logic puzzles and overcome charming challenges with simple controls. Enjoy relaxing platforming and explore vibrant hexagonal landscapes.

Highlights
  • Unique puzzle platformer blend
  • Simple move and jump controls
  • Dozens of hand-crafted levels
  • Minimalistic 2D visuals
  • Offline play supported
  • Classic 8-bit inspired music
Features
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Hexoboy - an engaging puzzle platformer to challenge your brain. Get ready to explore a world full of clever puzzles, charming challenges, and relaxing platforming adventures with Hexoboy, a free-to-play game that blends classic platformer gameplay with brain-teasing puzzles. In this minimalistic 2D world, you'll guide a brave little hero through vibrant hexagonal landscapes, solving tricky logic puzzles and overcoming fun challenges. Hexoboy is more than just a platformer - it's a carefully crafted logic game designed to test your puzzle-solving experience and quick thinking. Every action brings you closer to success - push blocks, collect stars, climb ladders, and outsmart clever traps as you explore each level. It's a game that rewards both creativity and precision, making it perfect for players who enjoy relaxing puzzle journeys with a twist of classic arcade fun. Features: - Unique blend of puzzle platformer and brain-teasing adventure - Simple controls: move left, right, and jump with ease - Dozens of hand-crafted levels full of creative logic puzzles - Minimalistic 2D visuals with a nostalgic, charming style - Classic 8-bit-inspired music for a relaxing and fun vibe - Great for fans of relaxing games, tricky puzzles, and logic-based adventures - Offline mode - play anytime, anywhere. How to Play: Use simple controls to move and jump across platforms. Push and drop boxes, climb ladders, ride platforms, and collect stars as you enjoy each step of your puzzle adventure. Think carefully and plan your moves - each puzzle has multiple solutions, so experiment and find the best one. Challenge your brain with puzzles built around logic and smart planning. Hexoboy’s levels are packed with tricky physics puzzles, brain teasers, and interactive environments that encourage experimentation. With intuitive controls and charming visuals, it’s easy to play but surprisingly deep - ideal for players of all ages who want to test their logic and quiz-solving skills. Perfect for fans of logic puzzles, relaxing games, block puzzles, and brain teasers, Hexoboy offers a nostalgic yet refreshing experience. With no timers or pressure, it's a relaxing puzzle journey designed to sharpen your mind while providing pure platforming fun. Download Hexoboy now and start your journey through clever puzzles, peaceful worlds, and charming retro gameplay. Challenge your brain, enjoy the adventure, and master every level!

Screenshots

Beatnik4 screens
Hexoboy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hexoboy at 4.6 against Beatnik's 3.9. Hexoboy also leads on ratings volume (46 vs 8). Beatnik's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support 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

Both are free to download. Hexoboy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Beatnik asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hexoboy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexoboy has 46 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Beatnik's written reviews are positive against 91% of Hexoboy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beatnik ships an update every 4 months, Hexoboy every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Beatnik versus Hexoboy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeatnikHexoboy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (8 ratings)4.6 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings846 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB338 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperViacheslav FonderkinOleksandr Mykhailov

Customer experience

Beatnik

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

Hexoboy

All ratings46 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%

In-app purchases

None

Beatnik

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Hexoboy

One-time10
  • Yellow world$0.99
  • Olive world$0.99
  • Peach world$0.99
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  • Small pack$1.99
  • Medium coin pack$2.99
  • Disable ads$2.99
  • Diable ads + coins$3.99
  • Big coin pack$4.99
  • Premium$7.99
  • Super VIP$9.99

Questions

Is Beatnik free?
Beatnik is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hexoboy free?
Hexoboy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beatnik or Hexoboy?
Hexoboy is rated higher. Beatnik averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Hexoboy averages 4.6 from 46 ratings.
Do Beatnik or Hexoboy have ads?
Hexoboy shows ads; Beatnik does not.
Which is updated more often, Beatnik or Hexoboy?
Beatnik ships an update every 4 months, and Hexoboy every 6 months. Most recently, Beatnik was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hexoboy on October 24, 2026.

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