# One Way vs TreeHole Adventure

The clearest difference is price: TreeHole Adventure at Free against One Way's $1.99. One Way's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 73%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

TreeHole Adventure is free to download; One Way costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for One Way against 4.5 for TreeHole Adventure. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 143 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of One Way's written reviews are positive against 73% of TreeHole Adventure's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | One Way | TreeHole Adventure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-way-the-elevator/id1027403357/reviews) | **[4.5 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treehole-adventure/id1473568894/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 101 | **143** |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 72.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 495 MB | 371 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981521029) | [思纯 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073852794) |

## What reviewers say

### One Way

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-way-the-elevator/id1027403357)

Engage in a creative point-and-click puzzle adventure where you must find a blue orb on each floor to power an elevator and ascend. Carefully observe your surroundings and make strategic decisions to overcome unique challenges in diverse, hand-drawn worlds.

**Highlights:** Point-and-click puzzle gameplay, Find blue orbs to power elevator, Observe surroundings to solve puzzles, Diverse, unique floor environments, Hand-drawn art style, Discover secrets and challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TreeHole Adventure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treehole-adventure/id1473568894)

Embark on a magical adventure in a mysterious town where citizens have vanished. Uncover the secrets behind their disappearance and find your way back home. This engaging story-driven experience will challenge your curiosity.

**Highlights:** Explore a magical town, Uncover a mystery, Story-driven adventure, Solve puzzles, Find missing citizens

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful hand-drawn art style
- 🧩 Clever and challenging puzzles
- ✨ Engaging and cute storyline
- 👍 Minimal ads, enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Innovative puzzle design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Some puzzles are not intuitive
- 😭 Sad or confusing ending
- ⏳ Game is too short
- 😵 Puzzles can be too hard/frustrating
- 🤷‍♀️ Storyline feels incomplete or confusing

**Reported bugs**

- Hints are gibberish or broken
- Game glitches preventing progression
- Missing secret eggs or items
- Unclear what to do with certain items/actions

**Requested features**

- More games from the developer
- Part two or sequel
- Walkthroughs or better hint system
- Developer feedback on unresolved issues
- More interaction with surroundings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is One Way free?

One Way costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TreeHole Adventure free?

TreeHole Adventure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, One Way or TreeHole Adventure?

TreeHole Adventure is rated higher. One Way averages 4.4 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while TreeHole Adventure averages 4.5 from 143 ratings.

### Do One Way or TreeHole Adventure have ads?

TreeHole Adventure shows ads; One Way does not.

### Which is updated more often, One Way or TreeHole Adventure?

One Way ships an update every 2 months, and TreeHole Adventure every 2 months. Most recently, One Way was updated on October 19, 2026 and TreeHole Adventure on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*