# Sqube Darkness vs Hoops Hole

The clearest difference is rating: Sqube Darkness at 4.8 against Hoops Hole's 2.0. Sqube Darkness also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and ratings volume (32K vs 1). Hoops Hole's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sqube Darkness sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Hoops Hole asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sqube Darkness holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sqube Darkness has 32K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Sqube Darkness's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hoops Hole's.

Sqube Darkness ships an update every 5 weeks, Hoops Hole every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sqube Darkness | Hoops Hole |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqube-darkness/id1591396836/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoops-hole/id1597252408/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **35.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 336 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) | [Sergei Shendrikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548534996) |

## What reviewers say

### Sqube Darkness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqube-darkness/id1591396836)

Navigate challenging geometry puzzles and obstacles as a heroic cube. Master precise jumps and runs to escape enemies and reach freedom in this action-packed platformer. Improve your cube's stats and compete for high scores.

**Highlights:** Flexible control methods (buttons or swipe), Difficult but rewarding gameplay, Increase character stats and skills, Compete for high scores globally, Offline play supported, Beautiful geometry visuals

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Pass (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| 3000 CP | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12000 CP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sale Champion's Choice | $2.99 | one-time |
| Runner Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20000 CP | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Value Combo | $4.99 | one-time |
| CP Starter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads v2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sprinter Kit | $5.99 | one-time |
| Champion's Choice | $5.99 | one-time |
| CP Core | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50000 CP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marathoner Kit | $11.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| Iron Man Kit | $15.99 | one-time |
| CP Mega | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 🎨 Unique atmosphere
- 🤖 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🔥 Difficulty spikes
- 🤯 Overwhelming for new players

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads not closing properly
- Inconsistent jump registration

**Requested features**

- Add lore and story
- Implement difficulty levels
- Improve jump mechanics
- Reduce ad frequency


### Hoops Hole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoops-hole/id1597252408)

A puzzle game where players must strategically rotate a mold to fit colorful rings into a hole. Success depends on precise orientation before the rings are placed.

**Highlights:** Rotating mold puzzle, Strategic ring placement, Colorful ring design, Single-player puzzle gameplay, Increasing difficulty

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sqube Darkness free?

Sqube Darkness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hoops Hole free?

Hoops Hole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sqube Darkness or Hoops Hole?

Sqube Darkness is rated higher. Sqube Darkness averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Hoops Hole averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sqube Darkness or Hoops Hole have ads?

Both Sqube Darkness and Hoops Hole show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sqube Darkness or Hoops Hole?

Sqube Darkness ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hoops Hole every 3 months. Most recently, Sqube Darkness was updated on October 20, 2026 and Hoops Hole on October 11, 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.*