# Hole.io vs Hide 'N Seek!

Hole.io and Hide 'N Seek! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Hide 'N Seek!'s written reviews are positive against 21% of Hole.io's. Hide 'N Seek! also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hole.io's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hole.io sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Hide 'N Seek! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hole.io against 4.6 for Hide 'N Seek!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2M and 561K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Hole.io's written reviews are positive against 55% of Hide 'N Seek!'s.

Hole.io ships an update every 8 days, Hide 'N Seek! monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hole.io | Hide 'N Seek! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holeio-original-hole-game/id1389111413/reviews) | **[4.6 (561K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hide-n-seek/id1491654968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2M** | 561K |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | **54.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 479 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Hole.io

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Action, #51 Top Free · Casual, #98 Top Grossing · Action, #100 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


### Hide 'N Seek!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hide-n-seek/id1491654968)

Experience the classic game of hide and seek in a vibrant 3D world. Choose to be the seeker or the hider, utilizing various environments and objects to conceal yourself or find others. Enjoy a fun, relaxing, and addictive gameplay experience with complete freedom.

**Highlights:** Classic hide and seek gameplay, Play as seeker or hider, Interactive 3D environments, Build shelters and hide, Push others into seeker's vision, Beautiful 3D visuals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small pack of Skip Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small pack of gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of Skip Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of Skip Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of gold | $6.99 | one-time |
| XL Pack of Skip Tickets | $8.99 | one-time |
| Extra large pack of gold | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Amazing game
- 🤩 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Great gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome skins and customization
- 🐱 Cute pets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🕰️ Short game rounds
- 🤖 Bots instead of real players
- 🚫 Inability to play with friends
- 🤔 Repetitive levels

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent freezing and glitches
- Issues with character movement and controls
- Inconsistent ad behavior

**Requested features**

- Longer game rounds
- More varied levels and maps
- Ability to play with friends
- Additional skins and customization options
- Reduced ads or optional ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hole.io free?

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

### Is Hide 'N Seek! free?

Hide 'N Seek! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hole.io or Hide 'N Seek!?

Hide 'N Seek! is rated higher. Hole.io averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2M ratings, while Hide 'N Seek! averages 4.6 from 561K ratings.

### Do Hole.io or Hide 'N Seek! have ads?

Both Hole.io and Hide 'N Seek! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hole.io or Hide 'N Seek!?

Hole.io ships an update every 8 days, and Hide 'N Seek! monthly. Most recently, Hole.io was updated on October 27, 2026 and Hide 'N Seek! on October 27, 2026.

---

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