Comparison

ThumbPoP vs Match in Hole

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

Head to head
About

ThumbPoP

Features
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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. โ–ถ 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? โ–ถ 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.

About

Match in Hole

Features
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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, itโ€™s 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 thatโ€™s 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?

Screenshots

ThumbPoP4 screens
Match in Hole4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
ThumbPoP versus Match in Hole: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThumbPoPMatch in Hole
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size161 MB380 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGnisoftFUSE TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ThumbPoP

One-time6
  • 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
10 purchases

Match in Hole

One-time10
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Stack Offer$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
Show 7 more
  • 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

Is ThumbPoP free?
ThumbPoP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Match in Hole free?
Match in Hole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ThumbPoP or Match in Hole have ads?
Both ThumbPoP and Match in Hole show ads.
Which is updated more often, ThumbPoP or Match in Hole?
ThumbPoP ships an update weekly, and Match in Hole every 6 weeks. Most recently, ThumbPoP was updated on October 30, 2026 and Match in Hole on November 8, 2026.

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