# Ball Loop vs Hole Cat

The clearest difference is ads: Hole Cat at none against Ball Loop's shown. Hole Cat also leads on review sentiment (13% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Ball Loop's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball Loop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hole Cat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Ball Loop against 4.6 for Hole Cat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 254 and 260 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Ball Loop's written reviews are positive against 13% of Hole Cat's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Loop | Hole Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-loop-puzzle-game/id6751624309/reviews) | **[4.6 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-cat/id6755466043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 254 | **260** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **12.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 356 MB | 357 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [ACTIONFIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516168822) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-loop-puzzle-game/id6751624309)

Engage your mind in a vibrant puzzle game where you sort colorful balls into their correct containers. Enjoy a relaxing, pressure-free experience with smooth gameplay and evolving challenges. Perfect for unwinding or testing your logic skills in a visually pleasing environment.

**Highlights:** Vibrant ball sorting, Clever, evolving puzzles, Crystal-clear visual design, Relaxing, no-timer gameplay, Smooth difficulty curve, Satisfying color-matching

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Out of Coin Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Retry Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Out of Coin Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pro Retry Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Out of Coin Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $26.99 | one-time |


### Hole Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-cat/id6755466043)

A delightful puzzle game where you guide colorful cats to matching holes by tapping to clear paths. It offers a relaxing yet challenging experience with evolving color-matching mechanics and strategic planning.

**Highlights:** Color-matching puzzle mechanics, Strategic path clearing, Cute cat visuals, Relaxing gameplay, Evolving difficulty, Time-pressure elements

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $1.49 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 02 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Ticket | $10.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball Loop free?

Ball Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hole Cat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ball Loop or Hole Cat?

Hole Cat is rated higher. Ball Loop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while Hole Cat averages 4.6 from 260 ratings.

### Do Ball Loop or Hole Cat have ads?

Ball Loop shows ads; Hole Cat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ball Loop or Hole Cat?

Ball Loop ships an update weekly, and Hole Cat weekly. Most recently, Ball Loop was updated on November 5, 2026 and Hole Cat on November 5, 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.*