Rainbow Blocks vs Hole Match
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rainbow Blocks
A fun and challenging block-sliding puzzle game where players clear the board by removing groups of same-colored blocks. Achieve higher scores and progress further by clearing more blocks in a single move. Easy to learn, but offers deep mastery.
- Block-sliding puzzle gameplay
- Clear groups of same-colored blocks
- Score-based progression
- Easy to learn
- Challenging to master
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Rainbow Blocks is a fun and challenging block-sliding game, similar to JT's Blocks or SameGame. Easy to learn, but hard to master. The object of the game is to clear the board by removing groups of blocks of the same color. The more blocks you clear in a single move, the higher your score and the further you can progress in the game.
Hole Match
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Welcome to Hole Match - the ultimate game that blends hole control with matching gameplay. In Hole Match, you control a hungry hole moving through vibrant levels. Your mission? Absorb and match objects to clear the grid and score points. Swipe in any direction to guide your hole, devouring items and matching them to remove them from play. But beware, your storage space is limited, and you'll need to think ahead to avoid filling it up. Challenge yourself with diverse levels that require both strategic thinking and quick reflexes. Whether you’re a casual player looking to pass the time or a competitive gamer aiming for high scores, Hole Match offers endless entertainment and challenges. Features: Intuitive swipe controls: Easy to pick up, tough to master. Strategic gameplay: Match objects to clear them and manage your space. Varied levels: Encounter new puzzles and obstacles as you progress. Engaging graphics: Immerse yourself in the colorful world of Hole Match. Dive into Hole Match and show off your strategic matching and swiping skills. Are you ready to conquer the grid?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hole Match at Free against Rainbow Blocks's $1.99. Hole Match also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Rainbow Blocks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). On in-app purchases 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
Hole Match is free to download; Rainbow Blocks costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rainbow Blocks ships an update every 3 weeks, Hole Match every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rainbow Blocks | Hole Match |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (452 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 452 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charcoal Design | Mousetap LTD |
Bugs and requests
Rainbow Blocks
Reported bugs
2 issues- Blocks overlapping at end of round
- Game freezing at high scores
Requested features
3 requests- More color/theme options
- Undo/restart level feature
- Improved high score tracking
Hole Match
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rainbow Blocks
No in-app purchases
Hole Match
No in-app purchases
