# Propel Man vs Arcade Hole

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Propel Man | Arcade Hole |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/propel-man/id498927138/reviews) | **[4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-hole/id1626791314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 276 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.9% of reviews** | 32.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Spiel Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/348585454) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Propel Man

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/propel-man/id498927138)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 180000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*