# Down The Hole! vs Ball Stretch 3D

Down The Hole! and Ball Stretch 3D both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 51% of Down The Hole!'s written reviews are positive against 30% of Ball Stretch 3D's. Down The Hole! also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 3.7K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Down The Hole! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Ball Stretch 3D sells 6 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 — 4.7 for Down The Hole! against 4.6 for Ball Stretch 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Down The Hole! has 22K ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Down The Hole!'s written reviews are positive against 30% of Ball Stretch 3D's.

Down The Hole! ships an update every 6 weeks, Ball Stretch 3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Down The Hole! | Ball Stretch 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/down-the-hole/id1579512447/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-stretch-3d/id1635932669/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 3.7K |
| Positive reviews | **50.6% of reviews** | 29.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 435 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Arcade Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794287865) |

## What reviewers say

### Down The Hole!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/down-the-hole/id1579512447)

Guide a puppet through a physics-based world using balloons and rockets. Navigate obstacles like winds and portals to reach the hole. Unlock new puppet skins as you progress through this challenging adventure.

**Highlights:** Physics-based obstacles, Balloon and rocket controls, Wind and portal mechanics, Unlockable puppet skins, Challenging navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads and get Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads, get Gems and Skins | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Satisfying mechanics
- 👍 Fun and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches
- 🔋 Ads interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not working
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Add a 'down' rocket option
- Reduce ad frequency
- Implement ad-free version


### Ball Stretch 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-stretch-3d/id1635932669)

Engage your mind in a unique puzzle game where you must strategically move balls to solve challenges without breaking them. Experience simple yet addictive gameplay suitable for all ages, with the added fun of collecting pens.

**Highlights:** Strategic ball movement, Brain-teasing puzzles, Addictive gameplay, Pen collection, Free to play

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hot Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🗡️ Best game ever
- 😊 Helps people stay calm

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Can't die in the game
- 💤 Too easy and short
- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🔫 Pain room promotes violence

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrades in the Pain room don't work
- Gameplay is different from the ads

**Requested features**

- Allow players to die in the game
- Improve difficulty and length of gameplay
- Reduce the number of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Down The Hole! free?

Down The Hole! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ball Stretch 3D free?

Ball Stretch 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Down The Hole! or Ball Stretch 3D?

Down The Hole! is rated higher. Down The Hole! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Ball Stretch 3D averages 4.6 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Down The Hole! or Ball Stretch 3D have ads?

Both Down The Hole! and Ball Stretch 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Down The Hole! or Ball Stretch 3D?

Down The Hole! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ball Stretch 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Down The Hole! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ball Stretch 3D on October 30, 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.*