Comparison

Propel Man vs Arcade Hole

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

Head to head
About

Propel Man

Launch a character using a catapult and deploy a parachute to safely land past the finish line. Progress through levels with increasing difficulty, obstacles, and unlockable upgrades. Enjoy a fun soundtrack and engaging challenges.

Highlights
  • Realistic catapult mechanics
  • Air resistance and parachute handling
  • 30 challenging levels
  • Shop with upgrades
  • Multiple catapults and designs
  • Game Center integration
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PROPEL MAN LOVES TO FLY, COME JOIN THE FUN! Use the Catapult to dispatch the Propel Man to dizzy heights in the sky and cross each level by landing safely past the finish line by deploying your parachute. FEATURES - Realistic Catapult mechanics, Air resistance and Parachute handling - 30 levels with increasing distances and various obstacles - Shop with several upgrades like Laser gun, Rocket Boosters, Jet Parachutes, etc. - 4 types of catapults, 16 unique designs - A fun and catchy soundtrack to keep you entertained - Several challenges to accomplish with integration to Game Center - Sharp and crisp art, optimized for all devices including NEW iPad - Optimized for iPhone 5 - NEW Beach theme and character for Halloween! An overall a fun, addictive, cute and entertaining game which will keep you glued and asking for more! HINTS - Simple controls. Timing is the key. - Hit the right angles, and watch the Propel Man fly! - Use Rocket boosters strategically to fly farther and faster! REVIEWS "Propel Man Is Predicted To Propel To A Top Spot In The App Store" - Appadvice "I recommend this game to anyone with a few minutes to pass" - App-Score "It still amazes me that often the most basic concepts can be the most addictive" - iPhone Life "Once you do get past the initial learning curve and figure out the correct angle for the catapult — this game is a blast!" - Crazy Mike Apps Video Review by Insanely Great Mac - "Highly Recommended - A Must Buy!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI7tHSyiW0A - Featured in New & Noteworthy & What's Hot on the iTunes Appstore - Featured in Upcoming Games by Toucharcade & 148apps - Among Top 50 iPad Paid Games on USA Appstore - Featured by Appoday - Double Gold Hit Winner FEEDBACK Connect to us directly at info@spiel-s.com and share all your feedback and comments. We promise to get back to you personally and instantly! FOLLOW US! Twitter: @spiel / @propelman Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/spielstudios Official Promo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgHi2YawHlo (C) 2013 Spiel Inc. Website: http://www.spielstudios.com

About

Arcade Hole

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
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Everything is edible and nobody can stop you! If you are looking for fun io games then look no further, because Hoard Master is a game that will change your hole life! In this game, you are a black hole with no limits! Swallow different items from tiny to massive and push them out to turn them into money. Make money to use it to upgrade your hole, get bigger, and shred what you ate! Consume everything in the city because you can! Hoard Master is one of the most fun top free games for free and it features satisfying graphics with great idle mechanics for both kids and adults. Make sure to do the right upgrades to increase your size, moving speed, and eating capacity, and you’ll be good to go! Hoard Master is one of the most popular games and we hope you will enjoy playing it!

Screenshots

Propel Man4 screens
Arcade Hole4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Propel Man at 87% against Arcade Hole's 33%. Propel Man also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Arcade Hole's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 276) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Propel Man sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Arcade Hole sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arcade Hole holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcade Hole has 20K ratings behind it against 276, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Propel Man's written reviews are positive against 33% of Arcade Hole's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Propel Man ships an update monthly, Arcade Hole weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Propel Man versus Arcade Hole: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPropel ManArcade Hole
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (276 ratings)4.7 (20K ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews — better32.7% of reviews
Number of ratings27620K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB230 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSpiel StudiosRollic Games

Customer experience

Propel Man

All ratings272 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews267 reviews
Positive86.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative5.2%

Arcade Hole

All ratings20,007 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews214 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral21.0%
Negative46.3%

User reviews

Propel Man

From 276 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
  • 🕹️ Satisfying catapult mechanics
  • 💰 Decent progression with upgrades

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Slow coin generation can be tedious
  • 🔍 Lack of content variety over time
  • 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

Arcade Hole

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Propel Man

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Coin balances sometimes reset unexpectedly
  • Parachute deployment issues causing crashes
  • Settings not persisting after app restart

Requested features

4 requests
  • More power-ups and customization options
  • Ability to save progress and resume later
  • Multiplayer or competitive modes
  • Improved coin earning rates

Arcade Hole

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Propel Man

One-time5
  • 2000 Coins$1.99
  • 20000 Coins$2.99
  • 10000 Coins$4.99
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  • 60000 Coins$14.99
  • 180000 Coins$29.99
10 purchases

Arcade Hole

One-time10
  • Small Pack - Offer 1$0.99
  • Medium Pack - Offer 2$1.99
  • Small Pack - Offer 2$1.99
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  • No Ads$2.99
  • Medium Pack - Offer 2$2.99
  • Large Pack - Offer 1$3.99
  • Small Pack - Offer 3$3.99
  • Medium Pack - Offer 3$5.99
  • Large Pack - Offer 2$6.99
  • Large Pack - Offer 2$9.99

Questions

Is Propel Man free?
Propel Man is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arcade Hole free?
Arcade Hole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Propel Man or Arcade Hole?
Arcade Hole is rated higher. Propel Man averages 4.4 out of 5 from 276 ratings, while Arcade Hole averages 4.7 from 20K ratings.
Do Propel Man or Arcade Hole have ads?
Arcade Hole shows ads; Propel Man does not.
Which is updated more often, Propel Man or Arcade Hole?
Propel Man ships an update monthly, and Arcade Hole weekly. Most recently, Propel Man was updated on October 22, 2026 and Arcade Hole on October 25, 2026.

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