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Hexa Away: Comprehensive Review of GOODROID's Puzzle Challenge

by GOODROID,Inc.

4.6
IOSPuzzle Games
Hexa Away is an iOS puzzle game combining spatial reasoning with mechanical gimmicks. Designed for mental stimulation, it challenges players to navigate hexagonal pieces through increasingly complex stages using strategic tapping mechanics.

Detailed Review

Hexa Away positions itself within the crowded puzzle genre by combining traditional tile-sliding mechanics with interactive environmental elements. Developed by GOODROID, Inc., the game distinguishes itself through its hexagonal grid system and physics-based puzzles that require both logical planning and tactile execution. The core gameplay revolves around manipulating geometric pieces across increasingly larger stages while accounting for various mechanical gimmicks that alter movement patterns and solution paths. The game's functionality centers on tap-based controls that allow players to shift hexagonal pieces across a grid, with later stages introducing environmental modifiers including obstacles, moving platforms, and conditional triggers. These mechanics create layered puzzles that demand spatial awareness and sequential planning. The progression system introduces new elements gradually, though some users report repetition in early stages. The game employs a freemium model supported by advertisements, with an optional purchase to remove ads entirely. User experience varies significantly across devices, with the interface maintaining clean visuals but occasionally suffering from input recognition issues on smaller screens. Real-world usage patterns show most players engaging in short sessions of 5-10 minutes, aligning with the game's design as a mental exercise tool. The color-coded pieces and minimalist design reduce cognitive load during puzzle solving, though some visual feedback during interactions could be more pronounced. User feedback reveals consistent appreciation for the game's challenging puzzles, though technical issues surface repeatedly. Reviewer Tami🌺 (2025-09-01) noted level progression bugs where completed stages repeat, while Jerisbeads (2025-09-01) criticized the advertisement frequency despite enjoying the core gameplay. Positive reviews from LaurenL18 (2025-08-02) highlight the game's stress-relieving qualities and balanced ad implementation in their experience. The game demonstrates strengths in puzzle design and cognitive engagement, particularly for players seeking methodical challenges. However, technical inconsistencies in progression systems and variable ad implementation represent significant limitations. Hexa Away performs best as a casual brain-training tool for players who enjoy spatial puzzles and don't mind encountering occasional repetition or advertisement interruptions.

Key Features

  • Hexagonal grid navigation requiring unique spatial reasoning compared to traditional square grids
  • Interactive environmental gimmicks that modify piece movement physics and puzzle solutions
  • Progressive difficulty scaling with increasingly complex stage layouts and mechanics
  • Tap-based controls optimized for mobile touchscreens with minimal interface clutter
  • Freemium model with optional ad removal purchase for uninterrupted gameplay

Why Users Love It

Innovative puzzle mechanics
Effective cognitive stimulation

Perfect for: Puzzle enthusiasts seeking mental challenges

Ranking History

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Current Rank

#40

11 from last week

Best Rank

#26

All-time high

Average Rank

#36

30-day average

User Reviews

thepuzzler57
Jan 1, 2026

This is a wonderful, addictive game. One of my favorites. Very clever. I LOVE the Hexa Streak 70 level challenge & the Christmas Party event- so much fun!! I find the ads soul sucking. I paid for the ad free version. But when you can’t complete many levels without watching an ad to continue. It’s constant and some of the ads are really long. I wish you could get a skip booster if you have 2 or more moves left at the end of a round, to use in another round, for more moves without having to view an ad. One issue- a few times I was told there were no more moves and I would have to use a booster to continue. But it wasn’t true I saw a number of moves I could make. Unfortunately I had to use a booster, that are hard to come by. That’s totally unfortunate. But there’s nothing I can do about it Love Game, Constant Ads This is a wonderful, addictive game. One of my favorites. Very clever. I LOVE the Hexa Streak 70 level challenge & the Christmas Party event- so much fun!! I find the ads soul sucking. I paid for the ad free version. But when you can’t complete many levels without watching an ad to continue. It’s constant and some of the ads are really long. I wish you could get a skip booster if you have 2 or more moves left at the end of a round, to use in another round, for more moves without having to view an ad. One issue- a few times I was told there were no more moves and I would have to use a booster to continue. But it wasn’t true I saw a number of moves I could make. Unfortunately I had to use a booster, that are hard to come by. That’s totally unfortunate. But there’s nothing I can do about it

Ripoffdeluxe
Jan 1, 2026

I paid $9.99 for NO ADS and, yet, I’m getting one ad after another. Now, instead of bras and panties its Royal Kingdom and “whatever”-scapes. Ads are ads!! There are too many for the game. I like the game itself. $10 Gyp I paid $9.99 for NO ADS and, yet, I’m getting one ad after another. Now, instead of bras and panties its Royal Kingdom and “whatever”-scapes. Ads are ads!! There are too many for the game. I like the game itself.

frustrated sc
Dec 1, 2025

It be a five star game if I could the sound off Great game but the sound is annoying It be a five star game if I could the sound off

R Bair
Nov 30, 2025

The bombs do not work when I am trying to play this game. Help? Bombs The bombs do not work when I am trying to play this game. Help?

Jenny Rise
Nov 3, 2025

Challenging and fun! Have to plan ahead and keep going! Jenny Challenging and fun! Have to plan ahead and keep going!

App Details

Developer

GOODROID,Inc.

Platform

ios

Rating

4.6

Last Updated

1/8/2026