Comparison

Into the Hole! vs Water Loop Out

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

Head to head
About

Into the Hole!

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
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Into the Hole is a satisfying one-tap physics puzzle where every move feels alive. Tap a color hole to send it gliding across the board — it rolls, bounces, and collects all blocks of the same color in its path. Watch as the board clears in mesmerizing chain reactions. Your goal: collect every block before all empty spaces in the middle fill up! == How to Play == • Tap any hole to release it. • The hole travels automatically, absorbing all blocks of the same color in its path. • Keep an eye on 5 extra empty spaces — that’s where your pending holes wait their turn. • Plan your taps wisely; each path changes the next move. • Clear all blocks before the middle fills up to win! == Key Features == • Smart one-tap gameplay: Easy to learn, deeply satisfying to master. • Physics-driven flow: Holes slide, roll, and bounce through paths, collecting color chains. • Strategic depth: Choose the right hole at the right time — misplace one and you’ll run out of space. • Tactile satisfaction: Smooth animations, subtle haptics, and crisp audio for every tap. • Quick & punchy levels: Ideal for short bursts or long puzzle sessions. • Offline play: No Wi-Fi needed — play anywhere, anytime. • Clean visuals: Minimal design that highlights motion, color, and flow. == Why You’ll Love It == Into the Hole combines the calm of color puzzles with the excitement of chain reactions. Each tap triggers smooth physics and satisfying clears that feel both strategic and relaxing. Whether you love bubble shooters, brick puzzles, or logic games, you’ll find that perfect “just one more try” rhythm here. == Perfect For == • Fans of color-matching and chain-reaction puzzles • Players who enjoy relaxing, one-hand gameplay • Anyone looking for a simple yet addictive offline puzzle Download Into the Hole and dive into a world where color, motion, and timing meet — one tap at a time!

About

Water Loop Out

This puzzle game offers a fresh take on water sorting with a unique loop conveyor system. Strategically move colored water through the loop to sort each tube by color, requiring planning and timing for a dynamic experience.

Highlights
  • Unique loop conveyor system
  • Dynamic and strategic gameplay
  • Logic puzzle challenges
  • Smooth animations and vibrant visuals
  • Increasing difficulty levels
Features
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Water Loop Puzzle is a fresh and innovative take on the classic water sort genre. Designed for relaxing yet challenging gameplay, it introduces a unique loop conveyor system that transforms simple sorting into a dynamic and strategic experience. In this loop puzzle, your goal is to sort all colored water so each tube contains only one color. Tap a tube to move the top layer onto the conveyor, then let the loop carry it across the board. Place it into a matching tube or an empty one to continue your progress. Unlike traditional water sort games, this loopy system requires you to think in cycles. Every move flows through the loop, so planning ahead and timing your actions are key. The concept of loopkey—understanding how the system flows—helps you solve levels more efficiently. As a blend of loop sort and water loop gameplay, the game adds depth to the familiar formula. Each level increases in difficulty with more tubes and color combinations, turning it into a true logic puzzle experience. With smooth animations, vibrant visuals, and satisfying flow, Water Loop Puzzle delivers a calming yet engaging journey. Master the loop, improve your strategy, and enjoy a smarter way to sort.

Screenshots

Into the Hole!4 screens
Water Loop Out4 screens

Verdict

The call

Into the Hole! and Water Loop Out both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Water Loop Out's written reviews are positive against 18% of Into the Hole!'s. Water Loop Out also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Into the Hole! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Water Loop Out sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Into the Hole! against 4.7 for Water Loop Out. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 869 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Into the Hole!'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Water Loop Out's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Into the Hole! ships an update every 2 weeks, Water Loop Out fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Into the Hole! versus Water Loop Out: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInto the Hole!Water Loop Out
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings)4.7 (869 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews70.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better869
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size270 MB267 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperVoodooIEC GAMES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Customer experience

Into the Hole!

All ratings1,319 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative72.7%

Water Loop Out

All ratings869 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Into the Hole!

One-time10
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Fail Offer$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Small Bundle$5.99
  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • Remove Ads Bundle$9.99
  • Medium Pack$12.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Large Bundle$26.99
  • Extra Large Pack$49.99
10 purchases

Water Loop Out

One-time10
  • Offer 2$1.99
  • Offer 5$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Offer 6$5.99
  • Offer 8$7.99
  • offer 10$9.99
  • Offer 14$12.99
  • Offer 18$24.99
  • Offer 22$54.99
  • Offer 28$99.99

Questions

Is Into the Hole! free?
Into the Hole! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Water Loop Out free?
Water Loop Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Into the Hole! or Water Loop Out?
Water Loop Out is rated higher. Into the Hole! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Water Loop Out averages 4.7 from 869 ratings.
Do Into the Hole! or Water Loop Out have ads?
Both Into the Hole! and Water Loop Out show ads.
Which is updated more often, Into the Hole! or Water Loop Out?
Into the Hole! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Water Loop Out fortnightly. Most recently, Into the Hole! was updated on November 5, 2026 and Water Loop Out on November 5, 2026.

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