ThumbPoP vs Match in Hole
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ThumbPoP
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Yo, you still a goldfish? I finally leveled up to a chimp! LOL. The ultimate brain-check is here. This game will mercilessly expose your real brain age. You might even be slower than your grandpa's dial-up modem. โถ Why your friends will get you so salty "Yo, is your brain even working?" A cutthroat animal kingdom is about to pop off in your group chat. Can you actually make it to the "Human" level? โถ This game slaps - 40 Seconds of Pure Chaos: A flood of math problems. String together combos to escape your goldfish fate! - Global Rank Smasher: Compete against players worldwide in a brutal ranking battle. It's time to prove your brainpower. - Level Up Every Day!: Practice, Challenge, Daily, and Mission modes. You were a turtle yesterday, but maybe you'll be a human today! (Probably not.) - OP Items: Use 'Wrong Answer Pass' and 'Rocket' to jump straight to the human level! - Your Personal Fail Compilation: Your epic fails get saved to a 'Brain Report.' "Wait, I was a chimp yesterday and now I'm a birdbrain?" Download now and find out your real brain age. It's chill. Everyone starts as a goldfish. For real.
Match in Hole
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Take control of a moving hole and collect everything you need to complete satisfying match puzzles! Every object you swallow is placed onto your bench, where matching three identical items clears them away and creates space for your next move. Choose carefully as you explore each level. Swallow the right objects, build smart combinations, and keep your bench under control. If every slot fills up before you complete your matches, itโs game over! With simple controls and increasingly challenging puzzles, every level tests your strategy, planning, and quick decision-making. Features - Control a movable hole and collect objects around each level. - Match 3 identical items to clear your bench. - Plan every move to avoid running out of space. - Hundreds of handcrafted puzzle levels. - Smooth controls and satisfying object collection. - Unlock new challenges as the puzzles become more complex. - Relaxing gameplay thatโs easy to learn but rewarding to master. How to Play - Move the hole around the level. - Swallow objects to place them on your bench. - Match three identical items to remove them. - Keep free space available by planning your matches. - Clear all required objects to complete the level. Every decision matters. Can you keep your bench organized and master every puzzle in Match in Hole?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ThumbPoP at weekly against Match in Hole's every 6 weeks. ThumbPoP also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ThumbPoP sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Match in Hole sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ThumbPoP ships an update weekly, Match in Hole every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ThumbPoP | Match in Hole |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly โ better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 380 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Gnisoft | FUSE TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI |
In-app purchases
ThumbPoP
- 90 Gold$0.49
- REMOVE ADS$1.99
- 650 Gold$2.99
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- 1,400 Gold$6.99
- 4,500 Gold$19.99
- 10,000 Gold$34.99
Match in Hole
- Special Offer$1.99
- Stack Offer$1.99
- Starter Bundle$2.99
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- Treasure Dinner Offer 1$3.99
- Remove Ads$6.99
- Rocket Deal$6.99
- Treasure Dinner Offer 2$6.99
- Treasure Dinner Offer 3$9.99
- Treasure Dinner Offer 4$19.99
- Treasure Dinner Offer 5$49.99
Questions
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