# Into the Hole! vs Marble Loop

The clearest difference is update cadence: Marble Loop at every 5 days against Into the Hole!'s every 2 weeks. Marble Loop also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Into the Hole! sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Marble Loop sells 24 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 — 4.7 for Into the Hole! against 4.6 for Marble Loop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Into the Hole!'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Marble Loop's.

Into the Hole! ships an update every 2 weeks, Marble Loop every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Into the Hole! | Marble Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-hole/id6754837047/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-loop-ball-sort/id6761819080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 270 MB | 362 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Pop Stone Game](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875207239) |

## What reviewers say

### Into the Hole!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-hole/id6754837047)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $26.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| XXL Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Marble Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-loop-ball-sort/id6761819080)

Engage in a relaxing yet challenging puzzle game where you guide marbles through sorting and matching. Strategically plan your moves to clear levels, test your color judgment, and enjoy a satisfying experience with hundreds of unique challenges.

**Highlights:** Tap controls for marble release, Strategic sorting and matching, Hundreds of unique levels, Diverse mechanics and power-ups, Stress-relieving gameplay, Unlock new content

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Treasure | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Treasure_1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Island Treasure_2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Island Treasure_3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Treasure_2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $8.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Goods Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Treasure_3 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Island Treasure_4 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Treasure_4 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Superior Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank5 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Into the Hole! free?

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

### Is Marble Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Into the Hole! or Marble Loop?

Into the Hole! is rated higher. Into the Hole! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Marble Loop averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Into the Hole! or Marble Loop have ads?

Both Into the Hole! and Marble Loop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Into the Hole! or Marble Loop?

Into the Hole! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Marble Loop every 5 days. Most recently, Into the Hole! was updated on October 18, 2026 and Marble Loop on October 19, 2026.

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