Comparison

Grid Control vs Rolling in Holes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Grid Control

Features
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A 4x4 Tic Tac Toe game with a twist: you can't move in the same row or column as the previous move made by the opponent. Features: - Single Player: Face against a skilled artificial intelligence across 8 difficulty levels. One must learn to master Control of the Grid in order to defeat all 8 levels and the difficulty automatically adjusts based on your win/lose results. - Local Multiplayer: Challenge an in-person friend by playing a friendly match on the same device. - Online Multiplayer: Face an opponent that could be anywhere else in the world and see who has better control of the grid. Matches are based on a first-come first-serve basis at this point.

About

Rolling in Holes

Engage in a unique puzzle game where you drag and roll colored ball blocks to match them with their corresponding holes. Strategically navigate obstacles and clear levels before time runs out. This game offers challenging logic puzzles with smooth mechanics and vibrant visuals.

Highlights
  • Drag and roll ball blocks
  • Match colored blocks to holes
  • Clear levels before time runs out
  • Unique drag-and-roll mechanics
  • Challenging logic and timing levels
  • Colorful visuals and animations
Features
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Drag and roll unique ball blocks across the board. Your mission is simple: Match each colored block with its matching hole. But watch out – other balls and holes can block your way. > Freely move and roll ball blocks across the board > Move each group into the correct colored hole to clear the level > Once a ball touches the hole, the whole block drops – but only if the path is clear! > Holes act as obstacles too – use the space wisely > Beat the clock – complete the level before time runs out Features: > Unique drag-and-roll mechanics that feel super smooth > Challenging levels that test logic and timing > Colorful visuals and satisfying animations > Perfect for puzzle lovers Enjoy Rolling in Holes!

Screenshots

Grid Control4 screens
Rolling in Holes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grid Control at none against Rolling in Holes's 15. Grid Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Rolling in Holes's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 19 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rolling in Holes sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Grid Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid Control ships an update every 19 months, Rolling in Holes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Grid Control versus Rolling in Holes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrid ControlRolling in Holes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—37.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB329 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCory HarashaHOMA GAMES

Bugs and requests

Grid Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rolling in Holes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Lives and coins not always awarded correctly
  • Levels start repeating

Requested features

3 requests
  • Hint feature for tricky levels
  • Reduce pace of new challenges
  • Fix issues with vents

In-app purchases

None

Grid Control

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Rolling in Holes

One-time15
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Treasure 1$2.99
Show 12 more
  • Treasure 2$4.99
  • Keep Rolling Offer$4.99
  • Treasure 3$7.99
  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • Rolling Pass$9.99
  • Small Rolling Pack$9.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Medium Rolling Pack$19.99
  • Coin Pack 4$29.99
  • Large Rolling Pack$29.99
  • Coin Pack 5$54.99
  • Coin Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Grid Control free?
Grid Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rolling in Holes free?
Rolling in Holes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Grid Control or Rolling in Holes have ads?
Rolling in Holes shows ads; Grid Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Grid Control or Rolling in Holes?
Grid Control ships an update every 19 months, and Rolling in Holes every 10 days. Most recently, Grid Control was updated on September 19, 2026 and Rolling in Holes on September 23, 2026.

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