# GridZen 2 vs Hole Escape!

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hole Escape! at every 2 days against GridZen 2's every 3 weeks. Hole Escape! also leads on ratings volume (219 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). GridZen 2's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GridZen 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hole Escape! sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GridZen 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hole Escape! has 219 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

GridZen 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Hole Escape! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GridZen 2 | Hole Escape! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridzen-2/id6749806311/reviews)** | [4.6 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-escape/id6751539844/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **219** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Reitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803678977) | [Blackgems Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789503035) |

## What reviewers say

### GridZen 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridzen-2/id6749806311)

This is a sliding puzzle game where you rearrange numbered tiles to put them in order. It offers multiple difficulty levels, timed challenges, and tracks your high scores. Enjoy vibrant colors and smooth animations in this brain-training experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty levels (4x4, 5x5, 6x6), Timed challenges, Personal high score tracking, Dynamically generated colors, Dark mode support, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Hole Escape!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-escape/id6751539844)

Engage your mind with this colorful puzzle game where you match items by color and number to fill corresponding holes. Progress through hundreds of levels, overcome obstacles, and enjoy satisfying visual feedback with each successful move.

**Highlights:** Match items by color and number, Fill matching holes, Hundreds of colorful levels, Boosters and obstacles, Tricky logic puzzles, Unlock new challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Fail Offer | $5.49 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GridZen 2 free?

GridZen 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hole Escape! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GridZen 2 or Hole Escape!?

GridZen 2 is rated higher. GridZen 2 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hole Escape! averages 4.6 from 219 ratings.

### Do GridZen 2 or Hole Escape! have ads?

Both GridZen 2 and Hole Escape! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GridZen 2 or Hole Escape!?

GridZen 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hole Escape! every 2 days. Most recently, GridZen 2 was updated on October 10, 2026 and Hole Escape! on October 28, 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.*