Comparison

Rolling in Holes vs Cloisters

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

Head to head
About

Rolling in Holes

Engage in a unique puzzle game where you drag and roll colored ball blocks to match them with their corresponding holes. Strategically navigate obstacles and clear levels before time runs out. This game offers challenging logic puzzles with smooth mechanics and vibrant visuals.

Highlights
  • Drag and roll ball blocks
  • Match colored blocks to holes
  • Clear levels before time runs out
  • Unique drag-and-roll mechanics
  • Challenging logic and timing levels
  • Colorful visuals and animations
Features
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Drag and roll unique ball blocks across the board. Your mission is simple: Match each colored block with its matching hole. But watch out – other balls and holes can block your way. > Freely move and roll ball blocks across the board > Move each group into the correct colored hole to clear the level > Once a ball touches the hole, the whole block drops – but only if the path is clear! > Holes act as obstacles too – use the space wisely > Beat the clock – complete the level before time runs out Features: > Unique drag-and-roll mechanics that feel super smooth > Challenging levels that test logic and timing > Colorful visuals and satisfying animations > Perfect for puzzle lovers Enjoy Rolling in Holes!

About

Cloisters

Features
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Cloisters is a strategy game that offers a battle of wits between two players. Challenge your friends to see who comes out on top, either on the same device or online with your Game Center account. Robot players are also available to practice against.

Screenshots

Rolling in Holes4 screens
Cloisters1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cloisters at none against Rolling in Holes's 10. Cloisters also leads on ads (none vs shown). Rolling in Holes's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price and device support 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. Rolling in Holes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cloisters asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rolling in Holes ships an update every 10 days, Cloisters every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rolling in Holes versus Cloisters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRolling in HolesCloisters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size329 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHOMA GAMESBen Balcomb

Bugs and requests

Rolling in Holes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Lives and coins not always awarded correctly
  • Levels start repeating

Requested features

3 requests
  • Hint feature for tricky levels
  • Reduce pace of new challenges
  • Fix issues with vents

Cloisters

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Rolling in Holes

One-time10
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Treasure 1$2.99
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  • Treasure 2$4.99
  • Keep Rolling Offer$4.99
  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • Rolling Pass$9.99
  • Small Rolling Pack$9.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Medium Rolling Pack$19.99
None

Cloisters

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rolling in Holes free?
Rolling in Holes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloisters free?
Cloisters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rolling in Holes or Cloisters have ads?
Rolling in Holes shows ads; Cloisters does not.
Which is updated more often, Rolling in Holes or Cloisters?
Rolling in Holes ships an update every 10 days, and Cloisters every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rolling in Holes was updated on November 8, 2026 and Cloisters on October 30, 2026.

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