# Idle Hole vs ToInfinity Runner

The clearest difference is rating: ToInfinity Runner at 5.0 against Idle Hole's 4.4. Idle Hole's advantage is ratings volume (7.9K vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Hole sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and ToInfinity Runner sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ToInfinity Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Hole has 7.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Idle Hole ships an update monthly, ToInfinity Runner every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Hole | ToInfinity Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-hole/id1409148163/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toinfinity-runner/id1501947031/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 437 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hydronio (OPC) Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088950167) | [Hoon Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/452506721) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Hole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-hole/id1409148163)

This idle game offers a relaxing and addictive experience with simple swipe controls and impressive graphics. Players start small, consuming and expanding in a curved universe to grow their empire and accumulate vast in-game wealth.

**Highlights:** Relaxing idle gameplay, Addictive mechanics, Easy swipe controls, Stunning graphics, Endless curved universe, Eat and expand mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Idle Hole Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Nitro! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mound of Gems! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems! | $39.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gems! | $79.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Gems! | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Good time-killer game
- 🕹️ Relaxing and enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Repetitive scenery and gameplay
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads
- 🤯 Confusing mechanics and bugs with level-up/claim options

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to claim offline earnings properly
- Landscape mode issues and settings not working
- Inconsistent behavior with level-up and claim options

**Requested features**

- New biomes and environments
- More prestige levels and progression
- Improved offline earnings and rewards
- Better optimization for performance and battery life


### ToInfinity Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toinfinity-runner/id1501947031)

Navigate a spaceship through a perilous cosmic journey, dodging obstacles and collecting coins. Unlock a variety of starships and enjoy endless, addictive gameplay with daily rewards. This game offers clean graphics and simple, engaging controls for hours of entertainment.

**Highlights:** One-touch gameplay, Daily rewards, Unlockable starships, Endless game mode, Clean graphics, Addictive gameplay

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Hole free?

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

### Is ToInfinity Runner free?

ToInfinity Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Hole or ToInfinity Runner?

ToInfinity Runner is rated higher. Idle Hole averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while ToInfinity Runner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Idle Hole or ToInfinity Runner have ads?

Both Idle Hole and ToInfinity Runner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Hole or ToInfinity Runner?

Idle Hole ships an update monthly, and ToInfinity Runner every 6 months. Most recently, Idle Hole was updated on September 24, 2026 and ToInfinity Runner on June 21, 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.*