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Head-to-head

Block Out! vs Hexa Sort

Block Out! 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Block Out!
Hexa Sort 4.7★ · Free + IAP 55

Block Out! is the better choice for players seeking a more relaxing puzzle experience with fewer ads and less pressure to spend money, despite some complaints about timers and difficulty spikes.

Full reviews: Block Out! · Hexa Sort

Block Out! and Hexa Sort are both free-to-play puzzle games with in-app purchases, but Block Out! generally offers a less ad-intrusive experience and is perceived as more enjoyable despite its challenging timed levels. Hexa Sort, while fun, is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads and aggressive monetization tactics.

Head to head

Gameplay & Enjoyment tieR1R4R5R6
Block Out! Block Out! is described as fun, addicting, and a great brain workout, with many users enjoying its puzzle mechanics R5. Some find it satisfying and a good distraction . However, a significant number of players find higher levels impossible due to strict timers and the need to spend coins to continue R1R4R6R13.
Hexa Sort Hexa Sort is also praised as super fun, challenging, and a good boredom remedy, with many players enjoying its puzzle mechanics R65. However, some users find certain levels impossible without spending money . There are also complaints about misleading advertisements that don't reflect the actual gameplay .
Ads & Monetization edge: Block Out!R1R2R3R4
Block Out! Block Out! has mixed reviews regarding ads. Many users praise the game for having no ads or very few ad interruptions R2R3R14. However, some users report experiencing too many ads, contradicting the 'no ads' claim R12. The game is also criticized for requiring players to spend money or coins to pass difficult levels or continue play R1R4R6.
Hexa Sort Hexa Sort is heavily criticized for an excessive number of ads, with users reporting ads between every level, random ad breaks, and ads lasting too long . Some users specifically mention pop-up ads for in-game events as annoying . There are also complaints that paying to remove ads doesn't always work, and ads are still served to paying users R100. The game is also seen as 'pay to play' due to high costs for lives and boosters .
Reliability & Performance tieR9R24R63R65
Block Out! Block Out! users report frequent app crashes, which can be frustrating, especially when close to beating a level, and result in losing a life R9R24.
Hexa Sort Hexa Sort also suffers from significant reliability issues, with users reporting frequent crashes, the game not opening, or disappearing from the phone R63R65R71R72. Some users also note that the game makes their phone hot and drains the battery quickly .
User Experience & Frustrations edge: Block Out!R1R4R10R13
Block Out! Block Out! users are frustrated by strict timers, which make levels feel impossible and remove the relaxing aspect of the game R1R4R13. The 'lives' system, requiring waits or coin spending, is also a source of annoyance . Accidental spending of coins due to button placement is another issue . Some users also report issues with rewards and power-ups R10.
Hexa Sort Hexa Sort users are frustrated by the constant pressure to spend money, the increasing difficulty that seems rigged, and the low rewards for completing levels compared to the cost of boosters . The game's complexity with too many events and point systems also detracts from a simple, relaxing experience . Some users are confused by the 18+ age rating R72.
Customer Support edge: Hexa SortR115
Block Out! Reviews do not provide sufficient information to assess Block Out!'s customer support.
Hexa Sort Hexa Sort's customer service is described as 'absolutely terrible,' with agents changing with every email, not reading previous discussions, and failing to resolve issues even with proof of payment R115.
Pick Block Out! if

you prefer a puzzle game that many users report has fewer ads and offers a generally satisfying gameplay experience, even if some levels are challenging and timed R2R3R5.

Pick Hexa Sort if

you are willing to tolerate a large number of ads and aggressive monetization in exchange for a challenging and engaging puzzle game, or if you plan to pay to remove ads and are comfortable with the risk of potential support issues R65.

Evidence note: The evidence for customer support is one-sided, with only Hexa Sort having explicit negative reviews on this dimension. The 'no ads' claims for Block Out! are directly contradicted by other reviews, indicating inconsistency in ad delivery or user perception.

Frequently asked

Does Block Out! have ads?
While many users report Block Out! has no ads or very few ad interruptions, some reviews indicate that ads do appear, sometimes frequently, contradicting the 'no ads' claims made in advertisements R2R3R12R14.
Is Hexa Sort truly 'ad-free' if I pay?
According to user reviews, even after paying to remove ads in Hexa Sort, some players still experience random ads consistently, and customer support has been unhelpful in resolving these issues R100.
Why do Block Out! levels feel impossible?
Many Block Out! users find higher levels impossible due to strict time limits and the game's design, often requiring players to spend in-game coins or real money to continue or pass levels R1R4R6R13.
Does Hexa Sort crash frequently?
Yes, many Hexa Sort users report frequent app crashes, with the game often not opening, crashing back to the home screen, or disappearing from the phone entirely, even after updates R63R65R71R72.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Block Out! 2/5 · US Was Fun - but impossible at higher levels: This game was fun, but nearly impossible to beat on a timer, even using coins to continue play, which are way, way, way too high a cost to continue.
  2. [R4] Block Out! 1/5 · US Not good: It’s impossible to pass a level without paying extra for more time even simple levels
  3. [R5] Block Out! 5/5 · US This game is really fun: This game is really fun. I’m very good for off-line games.
  4. [R6] Block Out! 3/5 · US Impossible to win without spending money: It starts out fun but gets to a point where the levels are impossible to get passed without spending money. Time to look for a different game.
  5. [R2] Block Out! 5/5 · US No ads: It’s has no ads and I love that
  6. [R3] Block Out! 3/5 · US Block out: I like no ad interruption and not to hard to where you can’t enjoy the game I appreciate that
  7. [R9] Block Out! 3/5 · US Game closes all the time: The game closes all the time. Very frustrating when close to beating a level.
  8. [R24] Block Out! 3/5 · US Crashes very often: Nice game. App crashes a lot. Loose a life every time this happens. So MEH!
  9. [R63] Hexa Sort 3/5 · US So crashy!: But so satisfying that I just keep reopening and hoping it’ll work this time.
  10. [R65] Hexa Sort 5/5 · US Super fun: I love this game so much. I have been having issues opening the app :/ is there a bug going on ?
  11. [R10] Block Out! 2/5 · US Stop giving me them damn cards. Make the game fun again: I haven’t gotten a rocket in months. Chanfe the damn algorithim. I don’t care about cards with plants on it. Give me things that will help me win the actual lebel
  12. [R13] Block Out! 1/5 · US Not enough time: It’s impossible to complete some levels with the amount of time that they give you
  13. [R115] Hexa Sort 1/5 · US Terrible customer service: The game itself is quite fun. It is pretty expensive if you want to play it optimally. Unfortunately if you have anything fo wrong at all the customer service is absolutely terrible. The agents that help change with every email and the new one doesn't read what was previously discussed so you have to repeat the whole situation. Even with proof of what you paid for and di
  14. [R12] Block Out! 3/5 · US Block out: Too many ads.
  15. [R14] Block Out! 5/5 · US Love it, block it: I absolutely love this game it has no adds and you never get tired of it it’s awesome
  16. [R100] Hexa Sort 1/5 · US Scam: They offer to remove ads for a flat rate, but continue to serve random ads consistently. Creating support tickets requires you to upload proof that you paid the fee, and then still nothing happens. I’m not sure how they can say they’ll remove ads but force them upon paying users anyways.
  17. [R71] Hexa Sort 5/5 · US Game opens, then crashes.: I enjoyed playing and played most everyday reaching level 876. Now the game doesn’t stay open and crashes back to my Home Screen, so I can longer play. I updated it to the current update but that didn’t help, it still won’t open for me to play. Are there bug fixes that need to be done?
  18. [R72] Hexa Sort 3/5 · US Why?: Why is it 18 plus, game should be for 9+ it’s hard but how is it 18 plus. Also it keeps kicking me out of the game and disappearing from my phone.

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