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Flow Free vs Block! Hexa Puzzle™

Flow Free 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner Flow Free
Block! Hexa Puzzle™ 4.5★ · Free + IAP 55

Flow Free is the better choice for a classic, relaxing puzzle experience, despite its ad issues, while Block! Hexa Puzzle™ struggles with both excessive ads and perceived unfairness in its reward system.

Full reviews: Flow Free · Block! Hexa Puzzle™

Both Flow Free and Block! Hexa Puzzle™ are free-to-play puzzle games that suffer from an overwhelming number of ads, which significantly detracts from the user experience. Flow Free offers a more relaxing and long-standing gameplay experience with a higher lifetime rating, but its ad-free purchase is reported to be ineffective for hints. Block! Hexa Puzzle™ faces criticism for its ad frequency and a perceived rigged reward system, alongside some reports of the game being too easy.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Flow FreeR2R5R17R29
Flow Free Flow Free is praised for being relaxing, fun, and good for the brain, with many levels and variations that gradually increase in difficulty R2R5R17R29. Some users find it too easy initially but appreciate the long-term engagement .
Block! Hexa Puzzle™ Block! Hexa Puzzle™ is described as fun and challenging by some , but many users find it too easy, with levels completed in seconds and a lack of increasing difficulty . There are requests for more diverse puzzle shapes .
Ease of Use and User Experience tieR5R9R10R19
Flow Free Flow Free is noted for easy-to-understand controls R5. However, some users find the game confusing or too hard to win R9R10. There are also reports of the game stopping working, losing daily streaks, or losing progress R19R22R28R43.
Block! Hexa Puzzle™ Block! Hexa Puzzle™ is generally straightforward in gameplay, but some users are confused by aspects . A significant issue is an audio bug that pauses music or audiobooks even when the game is muted . Recent updates have also caused the app to stop working for some users .
Reliability and Stability tieR19R22R28R43
Flow Free Flow Free has several reports of the app stopping working, leading to lost daily streaks and progress R19R22R28R43. This suggests issues with stability and data saving.
Block! Hexa Puzzle™ Block! Hexa Puzzle™ also suffers from reliability issues, with recent updates causing the game to stop opening or working for users .
Price/Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR1R3R4R6
Flow Free Flow Free is a free game with in-app purchases. Many users complain about the high frequency and length of ads in the free version R1R3R4R6. Crucially, several users who paid for the 'no-ads' version report still seeing ads, especially for hints, or being redirected to other games R7R13R50. Hints are also considered expensive R9R21.
Block! Hexa Puzzle™ Block! Hexa Puzzle™ is also a free game with in-app purchases. Users are overwhelmingly negative about the excessive number and length of ads, often appearing after every level . Many express a desire for an ad-free purchase option, which is not clearly available or effective .
Support and Monetization Practices edge: Flow FreeR7R9R13R21
Flow Free Flow Free's support is criticized for not effectively removing ads even after purchase R7R13R50 and for hints being expensive R9R21. There are also reports of inappropriate ads .
Block! Hexa Puzzle™ Block! Hexa Puzzle™ faces strong criticism for its monetization practices beyond just ads. Users report that daily puzzle rewards are rigged, consistently giving the lowest coin amount R66R69R73R88. This perceived unfairness leads to frustration and a feeling of being cheated R88.
Pick Flow Free if

You prefer a classic, relaxing puzzle game with a large number of levels and a long-standing positive reputation, and you are willing to tolerate frequent ads or risk an ineffective ad-free purchase R2R5R17.

Pick Block! Hexa Puzzle™ if

You are specifically looking for a hexa-block puzzle game and are prepared to endure a very high volume of ads and a potentially rigged reward system .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews primarily focused on ads, which is common for free-to-play games. The lifetime ratings are skewed by older, more positive reviews before ad saturation became a major issue. The ad-free purchase for Flow Free is mentioned as ineffective by several users, which is a critical point of failure for a paid feature.

Frequently asked

Are there many ads in Flow Free and Block! Hexa Puzzle™?
Yes, both Flow Free and Block! Hexa Puzzle™ are heavily criticized for having a very high frequency and long duration of ads, often appearing after every level or every two levels, which significantly detracts from the gameplay experience R3R4R12R18.
Does paying for Flow Free remove all ads?
No, several users report that even after purchasing the 'no-ads' version of Flow Free, they still encounter ads, particularly when trying to get hints or being redirected to other games R7R13R50.
Is Block! Hexa Puzzle™'s reward system fair?
No, many users of Block! Hexa Puzzle™ complain that the daily puzzle reward system is rigged, consistently giving out the lowest amount of coins (typically 5 coins) regardless of which prize box is chosen R66R69R73R88.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Flow Free 5/5 · US Flow Free: It is so relaxing and fun to do.
  2. [R5] Flow Free 5/5 · US Great: It’s good for your brain and the controls are easy to understand.I highly recommend it for your children.
  3. [R17] Flow Free 5/5 · US The best game: That is really really, really really good. I like this game if you were looking at the comments right now it’s a really good game and it’s kind of a brain puzzle. I really like it. I think you all should try it.
  4. [R29] Flow Free 4/5 · US So many levels: I love how many levels and variations there are! One thing I could do without is the ads.
  5. [R9] Flow Free 3/5 · US Expensive and a little confusing: It’s a really good game but the settings should show what turning on and off does to it. Also the micro transactions should be cheaper so they get more sales and the other person thinks it’s a good deal and it’s a win win for everyone
  6. [R10] Flow Free 1/5 · US I hate this game lol: I never win anything in this game so I’m not even sure how to play this game anymore because I’m not even a fan of this game and it’s so hard to win anything else whoever made this can you please just make this game better and easier. Love ayva0618 P.s.can you make a new game that is about me and my friend who is Abisai
  7. [R19] Flow Free 1/5 · US Tons of ads & stop working: I used to love this game. Even my 11 and 12 year old loves to play it. But there’s so much ads. What’s even worse is that the game stopped working, yesterday. I no longer can get and play any of the daily and weekly games. I was thinking about purchasing the other games that they have. But when I click on purchase, there’s no price tag to inform you how much you will
  8. [R22] Flow Free 1/5 · US App stopped working: The game stopped loading for me today and I’m going to lose my daily streak :(
  9. [R28] Flow Free 1/5 · US Game Stopped Working Today: Been a daily player for a LONG time. It just stopped working today June 26th. Hopefully it gets fixed because I have a daily streak I don’t want to lose.
  10. [R43] Flow Free 1/5 · US I'm really just heartbroken: I got so far into the game where i unlocked so much and it stopped working on my phone. I deleted it knowing i will have to start all over again but it still won't work. I would play the game like an hour a day durning school because it was the only thing that would work. deleting it was the hardest thing i had to make myself do but I did it just to be hurt all over ag
  11. [R1] Flow Free 2/5 · US I hate ads: To many like way to many ads.
  12. [R3] Flow Free 3/5 · US LONG ADDS!!!!!: The adds last longer than the actual time I’m playing the game sometimes it feels
  13. [R4] Flow Free 1/5 · US Ads Galore: I first played this in 2nd grade and I enjoyed it. I installed this again. I’m in 8th grade and disappointed. This game has a plethora of ads. And these aren’t your typical ads. They last a MINUTE. Every two levels you get an ad. Super sad for a good game. Can’t our hints like, replenish the next day? That’d be better than having to suffer through a minute long ad. Edit: SOME OF THE
  14. [R6] Flow Free 3/5 · US so many ads: even for a free version
  15. [R7] Flow Free 1/5 · US Scam: Game is fun but also a scam. After I bought the no-ads version I still have to watch stupid ads to get a hint. This is really annoying and disappointing!
  16. [R13] Flow Free 1/5 · US So far, very unhappy: I bought the Ad free version, yet the Ads keep popping up. I HATE THAT!!! Can you please get rid of these ADs
  17. [R21] Flow Free 3/5 · GB Enjoyable but expensive: Reached a level I couldn’t manage easily, and hints are too expensive!
  18. [R12] Flow Free 3/5 · US Too many ads: The game is fun but after every game you win, there’s an ad then you get to play another game then there’s an ad and another game and there’s another ad that’s ridiculous. That’s more stressful when you’re playing a game that’s supposed to be distressing you. I would imagine maybe after three games in a row you can have an ad but not after every game.
  19. [R18] Flow Free 3/5 · GB Too many ads!: Game is excellent. Been playing it for years. But the only way to actually enjoy it is to play without internet, otherwise it is just ads, ads and ads, almost every single level, and you can’t skip them right away…. Can’t really enjoy this game if you are connected to an internet connection due to insane amount of ads…. Would be a 5 star game otherwise…
  20. [R50] Flow Free 5/5 · US Will Not Stay On Game: I paid for game of Free Flow. For some reason after I play first game it sends me to Royal Kingdom and will not let me go back to Free Flow. I am really upset that game I paid for to remove ads is giving me nothing but ads. Bummer.
  21. [R66] Block! Hexa Puzzle™ 3/5 · US Annoying slanted rewards: Clicking for points out of three mystery boxes is slanted for the lowest reward. It’s obvious that whoever programmed this was encouraged to payout the lowest amount FAR more than a random result.
  22. [R69] Block! Hexa Puzzle™ 3/5 · US Daily rigged: The game is good enough to pass some time but the daily puzzle rewards are rigged. I saw on another review that the dev said if you get two days of the lowest reward it’s suppose to automatically give you a higher one on the next puzzle. Well I play every day during my “break” and the last week I’ve got nothing but the lowest reward on the daily puzzle and I pick the same box too, li
  23. [R73] Block! Hexa Puzzle™ 2/5 · US coins are trash: i am almost done with this game and all of the levels. and every time there is a pick of presents for coins. and every time you pick, without fail, you get the lowest amount of coins. not once have i got anything other than that.
  24. [R88] Block! Hexa Puzzle™ 1/5 · US Prizes for daily wins is a total scam: After winning a daily puzzle, you get to select one of three chests for a prize. These chests are not random at all, the game delves out the lowest win after you select whatever box. I just did a test of selecting the middle box 6 times in a row. Six times in a row I got the lowest reward. Odds of this happening if random? One in 729. I guess since the coins

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store