# Hole Monster vs Stacky IceCream Runner

The clearest difference is rating: Stacky IceCream Runner at 4.1 against Hole Monster's 3.2. Stacky IceCream Runner also leads on ratings volume (147 vs 21). Hole Monster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hole Monster sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Stacky IceCream Runner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stacky IceCream Runner holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stacky IceCream Runner has 147 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hole Monster ships an update weekly, Stacky IceCream Runner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hole Monster | Stacky IceCream Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-monster-eat-em-all/id6747732287/reviews) | **[4.1 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacky-icecream-runner/id6749229216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **147** |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 348 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [8 Sport](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760806037) | [Syed Arbaz Gillani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679912647) |

## What reviewers say

### Hole Monster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-monster-eat-em-all/id6747732287)

Control a growing black hole that consumes everything in its path, from small objects to entire buildings. Experience satisfying destruction with intuitive one-finger controls across diverse and visually engaging levels.

**Highlights:** Control a growing black hole, Swallow objects and buildings, Addictive one-finger gameplay, Smooth and easy controls, Diverse levels and worlds, Satisfying destruction physics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Pack Sale 99% | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack Chest 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pack Chest 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mega Piggy | $14.99 | one-time |


### Stacky IceCream Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacky-icecream-runner/id6749229216)

Race through obstacle courses, stacking colorful ice cream scoops to build the tallest cone. Dodge traps and deliver your creation to hungry customers in this fast-paced 3D adventure. Customize your cones and compete for high scores.

**Highlights:** Stack & Run Gameplay, Challenging Obstacles, Colorful 3D Graphics, Smooth Controls, Unlockable Skins & Flavors, Leaderboards & High Scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hole Monster free?

Hole Monster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stacky IceCream Runner free?

Stacky IceCream Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hole Monster or Stacky IceCream Runner?

Stacky IceCream Runner is rated higher. Hole Monster averages 3.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Stacky IceCream Runner averages 4.1 from 147 ratings.

### Do Hole Monster or Stacky IceCream Runner have ads?

Stacky IceCream Runner shows ads; Hole Monster does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hole Monster or Stacky IceCream Runner?

Hole Monster ships an update weekly, and Stacky IceCream Runner every 2 months. Most recently, Hole Monster was updated on October 30, 2026 and Stacky IceCream Runner on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*