# Arcade Hole vs Cake Master

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Arcade Hole at 20K against Cake Master's 501. Cake Master's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arcade Hole sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cake Master sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cake Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcade Hole has 20K ratings behind it against 501, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Arcade Hole's written reviews are positive against 27% of Cake Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Arcade Hole ships an update weekly, Cake Master every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arcade Hole | Cake Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-hole/id1626791314/reviews) | **[4.8 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cake-master-drop-puzzle/id6749851493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 501 |
| Positive reviews | **32.7% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 230 MB | 452 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Blackgems Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789503035) |

## What reviewers say

### Arcade Hole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-hole/id1626791314)

Control a black hole that consumes everything in sight, turning it into money. Upgrade your hole to grow larger and faster, clearing entire cities. This satisfying idle game offers fun mechanics for all ages.

**Highlights:** Consume everything in sight, Turn consumed items into money, Upgrade hole size and speed, Satisfying idle mechanics, Clear entire cities

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack - Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack - Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack - Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack - Offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack - Offer 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack - Offer 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack - Offer 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack - Offer 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack - Offer 2 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 💎 Good time killer
- 🎨 Cool skins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🔍 Lack of new content
- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔁 Progress resets on app close

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrades not working as intended
- Items falling out of reach
- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads causing issues with gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels and map variations
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Option to use gems/cash for upgrades instead of ads
- Customizable skins and abilities
- Endless/bonus levels


### Cake Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cake-master-drop-puzzle/id6749851493)

Help a cute critter bake delicious cakes by matching and collecting various ingredients like fruits and treats. Solve sweet puzzle levels with unique challenges and explore charming maps filled with surprises. Enjoy a relaxing and creative gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Match & collect tasty items, Create cakes, Collect different objects, Relaxing, fun time, Explore different maps, Sweet puzzle levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Natural Gift 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Pack | $5.49 | one-time |
| Event Pack 1 | $6.49 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $7.49 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Natural Gift 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Only | $8.99 | one-time |
| Journey Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Premium Bundle | $14.49 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $18.49 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enjoyable game
- 👍 No in-app purchases
- 💡 Challenging without being frustrating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress reset after updates
- 🐛 Glitches on level 165
- 🐛 Ads reappearing after paid removal

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset
- Glitches preventing level completion

**Requested features**

- Fix level 165 glitch
- Improve race mode consistency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arcade Hole free?

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

### Is Cake Master free?

Cake Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Arcade Hole or Cake Master?

Cake Master is rated higher. Arcade Hole averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Cake Master averages 4.8 from 501 ratings.

### Do Arcade Hole or Cake Master have ads?

Both Arcade Hole and Cake Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arcade Hole or Cake Master?

Arcade Hole ships an update weekly, and Cake Master every 6 days. Most recently, Arcade Hole was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cake Master on October 24, 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.*