Comparison

Circle Sort vs Into the Hole!

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

Head to head
About

Circle Sort

A physics-based puzzle game where players match ring colors to clear the board. Strategically drop circles to complete objectives, but avoid hitting the line to prevent a game over.

Highlights
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Color matching mechanics
  • Strategic circle placement
  • Level-based objectives
  • Risk/reward gameplay
Features
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Circle Sort is a fresh physics puzzle game where you have to match the colors to clear the rings. Drop the circles to the right spot, clear some space and complete the goals! Strategize your circle placements to win, but beware to not hit the line or it's game over!

About

Into the Hole!

A satisfying one-tap physics puzzle game where you strategically tap colored holes to collect blocks. Watch mesmerizing chain reactions clear the board as you aim to collect all blocks before the empty spaces fill up. Enjoy quick levels and tactile satisfaction with offline play.

Highlights
  • One-tap physics gameplay
  • Chain reaction clears
  • Strategic hole tapping
  • Tactile satisfaction with haptics and audio
  • Quick and punchy levels
  • Offline play
Features
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Into the Hole is a satisfying one-tap physics puzzle where every move feels alive. Tap a color hole to send it gliding across the board — it rolls, bounces, and collects all blocks of the same color in its path. Watch as the board clears in mesmerizing chain reactions. Your goal: collect every block before all empty spaces in the middle fill up! == How to Play == • Tap any hole to release it. • The hole travels automatically, absorbing all blocks of the same color in its path. • Keep an eye on 5 extra empty spaces — that’s where your pending holes wait their turn. • Plan your taps wisely; each path changes the next move. • Clear all blocks before the middle fills up to win! == Key Features == • Smart one-tap gameplay: Easy to learn, deeply satisfying to master. • Physics-driven flow: Holes slide, roll, and bounce through paths, collecting color chains. • Strategic depth: Choose the right hole at the right time — misplace one and you’ll run out of space. • Tactile satisfaction: Smooth animations, subtle haptics, and crisp audio for every tap. • Quick & punchy levels: Ideal for short bursts or long puzzle sessions. • Offline play: No Wi-Fi needed — play anywhere, anytime. • Clean visuals: Minimal design that highlights motion, color, and flow. == Why You’ll Love It == Into the Hole combines the calm of color puzzles with the excitement of chain reactions. Each tap triggers smooth physics and satisfying clears that feel both strategic and relaxing. Whether you love bubble shooters, brick puzzles, or logic games, you’ll find that perfect “just one more try” rhythm here. == Perfect For == • Fans of color-matching and chain-reaction puzzles • Players who enjoy relaxing, one-hand gameplay • Anyone looking for a simple yet addictive offline puzzle Download Into the Hole and dive into a world where color, motion, and timing meet — one tap at a time!

Screenshots

Circle Sort4 screens
Into the Hole!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Into the Hole! at 4.7 against Circle Sort's 4.0. Into the Hole! also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Circle Sort's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 18%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Circle Sort sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Into the Hole! sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Into the Hole! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Into the Hole! has 1.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Circle Sort's written reviews are positive against 18% of Into the Hole!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circle Sort ships an update monthly, Into the Hole! every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Circle Sort versus Into the Hole!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircle SortInto the Hole!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (10 ratings)4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings101.3K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size268 MB270 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGame5mobileVoodoo

Customer experience

Circle Sort

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Into the Hole!

All ratings1,319 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative72.7%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Circle Sort

One-time12
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Revive Offer$4.99
Show 9 more
  • 500 Coins$6.99
  • Remove Ads Bundle$9.99
  • 1000 Coins$14.99
  • 5000 Coins$24.99
  • Circle Plus$39.99
  • 10000 Coins$49.99
  • Circle Deluxe$79.99
  • Circle Master$99.99
  • 15000 Coins$99.99
15 purchases

Into the Hole!

One-time15
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Fail Offer$4.99
Show 12 more
  • Small Bundle$5.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • Remove Ads Bundle$9.99
  • Medium Pack$12.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Large Bundle$26.99
  • Coin Pack 4$29.99
  • Extra Large Pack$49.99
  • Coin Pack 5$54.99
  • XXL Pack$99.99
  • Coin Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Circle Sort free?
Circle Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Into the Hole! free?
Into the Hole! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Circle Sort or Into the Hole!?
Into the Hole! is rated higher. Circle Sort averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Into the Hole! averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Circle Sort or Into the Hole! have ads?
Both Circle Sort and Into the Hole! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Circle Sort or Into the Hole!?
Circle Sort ships an update monthly, and Into the Hole! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Circle Sort was updated on October 25, 2026 and Into the Hole! on October 25, 2026.

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