Report updated Mar 31, 2026
Color Slide - Hexa Puzzle
v1.23.1Casual gamers of all ages (5-95) looking for a low-pressure, relaxing puzzle experience to train their brain and reduce stress.
What Is Color Slide - Hexa Puzzle?
Launched Apr 16, 2024
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Levels increase in complexity with new colors, multi-colored blocks, and changing field shapes to maintain engagement.
Designed without timers or penalties to encourage relaxation and allow players to retry levels indefinitely.
Uses simple, non-distracting graphics to prevent overstimulation and focus on the sorting task.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate engaging gameplay and relaxing experience, but report excessive and intrusive ads and pay-to-win mechanics.”
What Users Love
The game itself is fun and addicting.
Very intuitive and very satisfying.
A very relaxing game.
Pain Points
The ads? Outrageous.
Way too many ads to actually enjoy this game.
The game mechanics switch and prevent a win unless you pay.
High confidence · 99 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Category | Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puzzle | Grossing | #65 | |
| Casual | Grossing | #67 | ▼2 |
| Puzzle | Free | #82 | ▼1 |
| Casual | Free | #86 | ▼16 |
| Games | Free | #98 | NEW |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Addictive core gameplay loop
- Minimalist, non-distracting visual design
- Broad age-group appeal
Cons
- Aggressive and buggy ad implementation
- Perceived pay-to-win difficulty spikes
- Technical issues causing device overheating
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Transition to rewarded-ad formats
- Improve ad-related stability to boost retention
- Refine difficulty curve for better player progression
Market Threats
- Competitors with less intrusive monetization
- Declining sentiment impacting store visibility
- High churn due to technical frustration
What are the key takeaways?
Color Slide - Hexa Puzzle is a frustrating games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.6/5 rating from 344.5K reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate engaging gameplay, though excessive and intrusive ads remains a common concern.
Best for: Casual gamers of all ages (5-95) looking for a low-pressure, relaxing puzzle experience to train their brain and reduce stress.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
The app follows a standard hyper-casual model, relying on high volume and ad-based monetization rather than direct subscription or premium purchase gates.
iOS Version
1.23.1
Android Version
1.23.0
Release Date
Apr 16, 2024
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
SayGames LTD