# holedown — A Ball Bouncer With Depth

> Strategic ball-bouncing game for digging deep underground and collecting upgrades. (iPhone/iPad app by webbfarbror AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holedown/id1297270249 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [webbfarbror AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/663547506)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 398 App Store ratings · 202 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2018-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holedown/id1297270249/reviews.md

## What is holedown?

Dig deep underground by shooting balls and breaking blocks, traversing your way to the planet cores. With limited shots per round and some blocks fixed firmly to the wall, thoughtfully strategize and aim for maximum impact. Knock down as many blocks as possible while collecting crystals for upgrades and getting deeper beneath the surface.
Choose your ideal upgrades such as more starting balls, more shots per round, or storing more crystals, based on your play style and overall strategy. Work your way into the procedurally generated planets with a delightful spectacle of bouncing as you get closer to the planet’s core.

Balance your plan between ball bouncing patterns and unpredictable, surprising bounces in this mesmerizing and curious game oozing with charm. Immerse yourself in a world of extravagant minimalistic art while jamming out to an original space acid soundtrack as you feel the satisfaction of digging further underground.

Features:
• Six planets to dig through
• Original soundtrack of seven diverse and space-acid themed tunes
• A tight experience with 5+ hours of gameplay’
• Intuitive, one-handed play
• Endless play mode
• 5 achievements
• 11 leaderboards
• Split view support
• Toggle for screen shake

## Key features

- Dig through six planets
- Collect crystals for upgrades
- Procedurally generated planets
- Original space acid soundtrack
- Endless play mode
- Intuitive one-handed play

## Chart rankings

- #79 in Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)
- #91 in Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

## What do users think of holedown?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying physics and animations
- 🎨 Charming visuals and audio
- 💰 Fair pricing, no ads or IAPs

**Cons**

- 🔚 Short campaign length
- 🔁 Lack of replayability after completion
- 🔇 No option to disable sound effects
- 🐛 Occasional save data loss

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Save data randomly resets
- Gameplay freezes after certain actions
- Sound effects not working properly

**Most requested features**

- More planets/levels
- Diverse block types and gameplay mechanics
- Ability to skip crystal counting animation
- Cloud save sync between devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 202)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holedown/id1297270249/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Endless mode too hard?

*2026-05-19, version 1.0.10*

I find it very difficult to get to the next color scheme in endless mode. I find myself wondering if there’s a bug in that mode that’s making it harder than it should be. Why can I keep collecting coins? Is there a final upgrade that I’m missing?

### 5/5 — Worth every penny

*2026-02-26, version 1.0.10*

There’s a sort of charm and chillness I really like about this game, it’s very polished and just feels like a good vibe. Very impressive one person developed this well done!

### 5/5 — Maybe the best game

*2025-12-05, version 1.0.10*

I spent 6+ hrs playing this on a plane once. Awesome casual game that is relaxing and strategic at the same time. Well done!

### 4/5 — 4 star because…

*2025-09-12, version 1.0.10*

This game leaves a bit to be desired. I paid the full price thinking it would be very in depth and unfortunately it was not. I won’t hate, because I’ve had a lot of fun playing it! If you see the preview of this game and think it’s for you, it likely is! And for what it’s worth, it is that game minus the ads that most mobile games have. I paid full price, and mind you, it’s a full quality game for the price, BUT, I wish there was more to it. 4 planets (stages/levels) is not enough. I could see a lot more out of this game, and I’ll keep it downloaded to my device in hopes that more content comes soon. I fully upgraded and “beat” the game in roughly 3 days, if not less.

### 5/5 — Best time killer. Addictive

*2025-08-24, version 1.0.10*

This game is a great way to pass the time. I got it before a family trip and it made waiting for everyone to be ready to leave the house a breeze. No more bad moods. It’s also addictive. One week into the vacation we were all playing and competing for best scores or least shots on levels. Passed all the levels and keep playing them over and over. Wish they released more.

### 5/5 — Great fun game until you reach the green planet

*2025-05-23, version 1.0.10*

The pieces you must remove from the field start coming in with much higher numbers than you're able to clear in time before they reach the top of the screen. No matter how many balls per shot you upgrade to, you never get them at the beginning of the game; it seems you have to aquire them during the current game. This seems more difficult than the Android version.

### 4/5 — Muy divertido

*2025-02-10, version 1.0.10*

Buen juego, muy entretenido ir excavando y mejorar para llegar más hondo y así poder pasar a otro planeta. Muy cuidado gráficamente y en rendimiento.

### 5/5 — Let’s go

*2025-01-27, version 1.0.10*

I got a 1K golden badge on my little guy because I reached 1000m depth on the black hole mode and now the hundreds of hours spent are all worth it

### 5/5 — Curiously Addictive

*2024-11-26, version 1.0.10*

Have always enjoyed this game, but for a while I’d shelved it because I’d played the campaign through and had a high score in the infinite stage that I just couldn’t beat. (I swear it was updated with a physics fix that made it just slightly more challenging in being just slightly more accurate/removed one tiny seldom triggered bug/whatever it was.)

I came back to it after a few years to find my one wish — that the infinite stage could be made more colorful along with showcasing the other music from other stages — had been implemented!

These days I use it as a kind of software toy, not expecting I’ll EVER beat my high score (though it’s fun to try). I just like the chaos that can sometimes be found in creating a particularly good shot that happens to be both acyclic and yet a very long path. I compete not on depth but try to see how many “touches” (times bullets hit the bricks) with every shot. Which happens to be good strategy for winning but is a much harder thing to compete with oneself at. And thinking of it now ad a software toy, it takes the edge off the inevitable crash and need to reset progress.

Basically, rethinking how I approach the game the second time I’ve come to it to play, it’s turned it into a go-to fidget toy. And I love that…

It might not be everyone’s favorite, but it’s a neat twist on the old “Breakout”-type gameplay, and for me it’s surprisingly rewarding in repeat gameplay.

### 4/5 — Been playing for years

*2024-10-28, version 1.0.10*

Pretty good fun if you like this type of thing. It says as you go so you can play for One round or we can play for two hours.

The missing star is because it’s a very limited. They’re only so many levels and then endless mode and that’s it. There’s no real variety or, interesting replay value except to pass time on the toilet

## Frequently asked questions about holedown

### What is Holedown?

Holedown is a strategic ball-bouncing game where players dig deep underground by shooting balls to break blocks and reach planet cores. It features procedurally generated planets, crystal collection for upgrades, and an original soundtrack.

### What are the key features of Holedown?

Key features include digging through six unique planets, collecting crystals for various upgrades like more balls or shots, an original space acid soundtrack, intuitive one-handed play, and an endless play mode for continuous challenges.

### How much does Holedown cost?

Based on the provided information, Holedown is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect from Holedown?

You can expect a strategic and mesmerizing gameplay experience that balances ball bouncing patterns with unpredictable bounces. The goal is to break as many blocks as possible while progressing deeper underground, with limited shots per round requiring thoughtful aiming.

### Is Holedown suitable for short play sessions?

Yes, Holedown is designed for intuitive, one-handed play, making it suitable for short play sessions. The game offers a tight experience with over 5 hours of gameplay, but also includes an endless play mode for longer engagement.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.10 — 2023-11-22

General performance and reliability improvements.

### 1.0.7 — 2022-03-06

Fix for game soft locking with balls stuck in the upper right of the screen. 
Attempted fix for rare cases where blocks would not fall despite not being supported from below. 
Plus, general performance and reliability improvements.

### 1.0.5 — 2020-03-24

This update includes minor improvements.

### 1.0.3 — 2018-11-06

This update includes minor improvements.

### 1.0.2 — 2018-09-13

Adds options to disable sound effects and to reduce flashing.
Improved save file protection to avoid corrupted saves.

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