Comparison

Hole & Blend vs Cake Master

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

Head to head
About

Hole & Blend

Become a beachside bartender by using a magical hole to gather ingredients for customer drink orders. Avoid hazards, collect bonus items for gold, and blend drinks perfectly. Unlock upgrades and master challenges to become the ultimate beach bartender.

Highlights
  • Magical hole ingredient collection
  • Hole size growth mechanic
  • Hazard avoidance (ants, rotten apples)
  • Bonus item collection for gold
  • Drink blending and decoration
  • Unlockable upgrades
  • Level-based challenges
Features
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Welcome to Hole & Blend, the beachside drink-making adventure where you’re the most unique bartender on the sand! Use a magical hole in the table to gather ingredients for each customer’s drink order. As you start each level, you’ll find the tabletop covered with items – some are essential for the drink, while others are bonus ingredients that give extra gold. But be careful! Some things can mess up your flow! Gameplay Overview As a new order arrives, use the hole to collect the right ingredients. Each time you grab something, the hole grows a bit, with six levels of growth! This lets you pick up larger items like coconuts and watermelons . Avoid collecting ants or rotten apples , as they’ll cut precious seconds from the timer – and each level has a tight 3 to 5-minute limit! ⏳ How to Play Collect Ingredients: Start small! Grab tiny items first to grow the hole size. As it expands, collect bigger ingredients. Gather any bonus items you see for extra gold! But be cautious about grabbing too much, as every second counts. Watch for Hazards: Keep away from ants and rotten apples , which will take away valuable seconds from the timer! Avoiding them keeps you on track to complete the level. Earn Extra Gold: Every bonus item adds to your gold stash, letting you unlock upgrades. Use it to improve hole growth, add item-magnet abilities, and even get hints for the decor memory game at the end! Preparing the Drink Once you’ve collected all the right ingredients, it’s time to blend the drink! Pour everything into the blender, and hold down the button to mix it just right. Blending: Hold the blend button to create the perfect smoothie. Over-blend it, and it could get foamy! Choosing the Decoration: Before serving, pick the right garnish from three options: maybe a lime wedge, a pineapple slice, or an umbrella! If you remember the customer’s choice correctly, you’ll get bonus gold! Beach Bar Challenges As you level up, the game adds fresh challenges. Expect faster timers, trickier hazards, and a wider variety of ingredients. Mastering the timing and navigating obstacles are key to earning top rewards! Strategy Tips Want to become the ultimate beach bartender? Follow these tips: Start Small and Plan: Collect the small items first to grow the hole before aiming for the bigger items. Focus on Accuracy: Prioritize essential ingredients and only go for extras when it’s safe to do so. It’ll keep your timer in check and maximize your rewards! Blend with Care: Watch the blending gauge to avoid overdoing it. Smooth blends lead to satisfied customers! Remember the Decor: A quick glance at the garnish request can mean extra gold at the end of each level! Play Anytime, Anywhere Designed for quick and engaging gameplay, Hole & Blend is the perfect beachside escape for iPhone and iPad. Whether you have a few minutes or are settling in for multiple levels, enjoy the vibrant graphics, challenging obstacles, and rewards that make each level fun and addictive!

About

Cake Master

Help a cute critter bake delicious cakes by matching and collecting various ingredients like fruits and treats. Solve sweet puzzle levels with unique challenges and explore charming maps filled with surprises. Enjoy a relaxing and creative gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Match & collect tasty items
  • Create cakes
  • Collect different objects
  • Relaxing, fun time
  • Explore different maps
  • Sweet puzzle levels
Features
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A cute little critter got lost in the big city and ended up working at a cozy cake shop! To make the perfect cakes, you’ll need to collect delicious treats, fruits, and funny objects, bringing them all together in the sweetest way. From strawberries and donuts to city surprises, every puzzle level is a new, sweet challenge. Match & collect tasty items to create cakes. Collect different objects for a relaxing, fun time. Explore different maps with unexpected surprises. Enjoy a fun collect puzzle game that mixes creativity, strategy, and a sprinkle of sweetness.

Screenshots

Hole & Blend4 screens
Cake Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hole & Blend at 100% against Cake Master's 27%. Hole & Blend also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cake Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Hole & Blend asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hole & Blend versus Cake Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHole & BlendCake Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (501 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—501 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size637 MB452 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developerferran asesBlackgems Global

Customer experience

Hole & Blend

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cake Master

All ratings421 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.5%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative68.2%

Bugs and requests

Hole & Blend

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cake Master

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Progress reset
  • Glitches preventing level completion

Requested features

2 requests
  • Fix level 165 glitch
  • Improve race mode consistency

In-app purchases

None

Hole & Blend

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Cake Master

One-time10
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Natural Gift 1$1.99
  • Champion Pack$6.99
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  • Mini Bundle$7.49
  • Natural Gift 2$7.99
  • Remove Ads Only$8.99
  • Journey Pass$9.99
  • Remove Ads Premium Bundle$14.49
  • Small Bundle$14.99
  • Medium Bundle$18.49

Questions

Is Hole & Blend free?
Hole & Blend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cake Master free?
Cake Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hole & Blend or Cake Master have ads?
Both Hole & Blend and Cake Master show ads.

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