# Beatnik vs Hexoboy

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Beatnik | Hexoboy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatnik-epic-fall/id965633883/reviews) | **[4.6 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexoboy-2d-puzzle-platformer/id1580575379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Viacheslav Fonderkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/642318944) | [Oleksandr Mykhailov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036995762) |

## What reviewers say

### Beatnik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatnik-epic-fall/id965633883)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hexoboy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexoboy-2d-puzzle-platformer/id1580575379)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yellow world | $0.99 | one-time |
| Olive world | $0.99 | one-time |
| Peach world | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium coin pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diable ads + coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big coin pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super VIP | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*