Comparison

Mouse About vs Drop in the Hole

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

Head to head
About

Mouse About

Guide a hungry mouse through randomly generated food puzzles against a timer. Eat all the food to advance, but be quick to avoid losing lives. Enjoy endless replayability with unpredictable challenges.

Highlights
  • Randomly generated puzzles
  • Timed gameplay
  • Collect food to progress
  • Multiple lives system
  • Fast-paced challenges
Features
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Mouse About is a super fun, fast paced puzzler where all the puzzles are randomly generated, so nothing is ever predictable! Each puzzle is played against a timer, so be quick or you'll lose a life. Help Marv eat lots of yummy food. Solve all the food puzzles by guiding Marv the hungry mouse from one piece of food to another. Eat all the food to progress to the next level. More Discover more amazing Cobra Mobile games at www.cobramobile.com Support Having problems? Visit http://www.cobramobile.com/support/ to see if we can help you.

About

Drop in the Hole

Control a growing black hole to swallow everything in sight, from small objects to entire cities. This addictive puzzle game offers strategic gameplay, relaxing offline play, and global competition. Experience the thrill of endless growth and satisfying destruction.

Highlights
  • Strategic black hole puzzle gameplay
  • Endless growth and relaxing play
  • Offline gameplay
  • Global tournaments and team modes
  • Diverse themes and unlockable objects
  • Booster and skill usage
Features
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Feel the Thrill of Swallowing the World! A simple yet addictive black hole puzzle game — Drop in the Hole! Move your black hole to absorb items, fruits, cities, and buildings. As everything disappears, you’ll feel both excitement and relaxation. Enjoy easy one-hand controls, intuitive puzzles, and endless growth fun. Drop in the Hole is a casual puzzle game that combines healing and strategy. Control a black hole that grows by swallowing everything in its path. Start by absorbing small objects and watch your hole expand. As levels increase, timing and strategic planning become key, and the bigger your black hole gets, the greater the satisfaction! ● Game Features ■ Strategic Black Hole Puzzle ▶ Drag your black hole and swallow items in the correct order. ▶ Simple yet brain-stimulating strategic puzzle gameplay. ▶ Complete your goals within the time limit and feel the achievement! ■ Endless Growth and Relaxing Play ▶ The bigger your black hole, the wider and faster it becomes! ▶ Use boosters and skills to clear puzzles more efficiently. ▶ Enjoy relaxing offline gameplay anytime, anywhere! ■ Compete with Players Worldwide ▶ Join tournaments and team modes to challenge the global ranking! ▶ Exchange coins with friends and play together! ■ Various Themes ▶ Diverse theme maps and themed objects for every stage! ▶ Unlock new regions and objects to keep the gameplay fresh! ■ How to Play ▶ Move your black hole and start by swallowing small items. ▶ Clear the level by absorbing all target objects within time. ▶ Use boosters to extend time and maximize efficiency. ▶ Plan your moves strategically to achieve higher scores! ■ Recommended For ▶ Players who enjoy both puzzle and relaxing casual games. ▶ Those who love the excitement of growth-based gameplay. ▶ Fans of swallowing games and io-style games. ▶ Players looking for a fun offline puzzle to enjoy anytime. More Than Just a Puzzle Game! A perfect blend of strategy, growth, and relaxation in one black hole puzzle adventure! Download now and grow your black hole to swallow the world! Official Website: https://www.superboxgo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superbox01 Support: help@superboxgo.com ---- Privacy Policy: https://superboxgo.com/privacypolicy_en.php Terms of Service: https://www.superboxgo.com/termsofservice_en.php

Screenshots

Mouse About4 screens
Drop in the Hole4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Drop in the Hole at Free against Mouse About's $0.99. Drop in the Hole also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months). Mouse About's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Drop in the Hole is free to download; Mouse About costs $0.99 up front. Drop in the Hole sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Mouse About asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drop in the Hole holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mouse About has 208 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Mouse About's written reviews are positive against 100% of Drop in the Hole's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mouse About ships an update every 13 months, Drop in the Hole fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Mouse About versus Drop in the Hole: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMouse AboutDrop in the Hole
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (208 ratings)4.7 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings208 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB594 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCobra Mobile LimitedSUPERBOX. Inc

Customer experience

Mouse About

All ratings207 ratings
Positive44.0%
Neutral28.5%
Negative27.5%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative8.1%

Drop in the Hole

All ratings26 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Mouse About

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when resuming saved games
  • Crashes when searching for app in search function
  • Game freezes and closes unexpectedly
  • Save game names causing resume failures
  • Mouse commits suicide when pausing/unpausing
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  • App won't open or run at all
  • Crashes on newer iOS versions and iPhone 5+
  • Resume function sends mouse off-screen
  • Loading screens cause extended delays
  • Game crashes when selecting 'New Game' or 'Continue'

Requested features

14 requests
  • Relaxation/puzzle mode without timer or cat
  • Easy, medium, hard difficulty modes
  • Ability to retry failed levels
  • Time bonuses or more generous time limits
  • Pause function that works correctly
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  • Ability to listen to own music while playing
  • More lives or easier ways to earn lives
  • Multiplayer or competitive modes
  • Time attack mode
  • Community leaderboards
  • Additional levels and scenes
  • Save game functionality improvements
  • Status bar visibility for time and battery
  • More variety in food types

Drop in the Hole

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mouse About

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Drop in the Hole

One-time10
  • 1,000 Coins$1.99
  • Starter Package$3.49
  • Standard Package$5.49
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  • No Ads$6.99
  • Special bundle$7.99
  • Starter bundle$7.99
  • 1+6 Vacation Package$9.99
  • Premium Package$9.99
  • No Ads bundle$9.99
  • Gold Ticket Pass$19.99

Questions

Is Mouse About free?
Mouse About costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drop in the Hole free?
Drop in the Hole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mouse About or Drop in the Hole?
Drop in the Hole is rated higher. Mouse About averages 3.3 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Drop in the Hole averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.
Do Mouse About or Drop in the Hole have ads?
Drop in the Hole shows ads; Mouse About does not.
Which is updated more often, Mouse About or Drop in the Hole?
Mouse About ships an update every 13 months, and Drop in the Hole fortnightly. Most recently, Mouse About was updated on November 3, 2026 and Drop in the Hole on October 30, 2026.

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