# Hole.io vs Traffic Run!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Traffic Run! at none against Hole.io's 15. Traffic Run! also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 21%). Hole.io's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#12 vs #150). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hole.io sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Traffic Run! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hole.io against 4.6 for Traffic Run!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2M and 480K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Hole.io's written reviews are positive against 55% of Traffic Run!'s.

Hole.io ships an update every 8 days, Traffic Run! every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hole.io | Traffic Run! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holeio-original-hole-game/id1389111413/reviews) | **[4.6 (480K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-run/id1434400630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2M** | 480K |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | **55.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #150 |
| Size | 479 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) |

## What reviewers say

### Hole.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holeio-original-hole-game/id1389111413)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Action, #52 Top Free · Casual, #107 Top Grossing · Action, #114 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Control a black hole to consume everything in sight, growing larger as you play. Compete against other players in an arena, swallowing buildings and expanding your reach before time runs out. Customize your black hole with different skins.

**Highlights:** Consume objects to grow, Compete against other players, Expand your black hole, Time-based challenges, Customizable skins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rainbow Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ring of Fire Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Swamp Monster Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 320 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Skip'Its XS-Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Frog Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ring of Fire offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Half time | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 Smooth graphics
- 👍 Variety of game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Battery draining
- ⏱️ Short time limit
- 🌐 Mostly playing against bots

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to eat certain objects
- Gameplay freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent high score tracking
- Bluetooth multiplayer issues

**Requested features**

- More maps and environments
- Ability to choose map
- Longer/unlimited game modes
- More customization options
- Progression system with rewards


### Traffic Run!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-run/id1434400630)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Navigate busy streets by tapping to control your vehicle. Avoid collisions with other cars and reach the goal to clear levels. This simple, addictive game offers a thrilling driving challenge.

**Highlights:** Tap to control vehicle, Cross streets safely, Avoid hitting cars, Reach the goal, Addictive gameplay, Multiple levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Diverse car selection
- 💰 Generous coin rewards
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🕹️ Levels too easy

**Reported bugs**

- Car drifting off the road
- Game freezing after watching ad
- Coins not registering properly
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Increase level difficulty and variety
- Add more car customization options
- Implement daily challenges or objectives
- Improve ad monetization model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hole.io free?

Hole.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Traffic Run! free?

Traffic Run! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hole.io or Traffic Run!?

Traffic Run! is rated higher. Hole.io averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2M ratings, while Traffic Run! averages 4.6 from 480K ratings.

### Do Hole.io or Traffic Run! have ads?

Both Hole.io and Traffic Run! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hole.io or Traffic Run!?

Hole.io ships an update every 8 days, and Traffic Run! every 2 months. Most recently, Hole.io was updated on October 21, 2026 and Traffic Run! on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hole.io or Traffic Run!?

Hole.io currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Traffic Run! at #150. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*